FAST Track New year, new beginnings Canberra Sprint Coach, January 19, 2024February 7, 2024 The end of 2023 was not overly kind on FAST Sprinter Joshua Smith. A persistent bone bruise right on the patella resulted in knee swelling and hip pain. The injury created havoc on his 2023 All Schools campaign . The U15 Sprinter from Woden Athletics is keen to put that… Continue Reading
FAST Track Vish celebrates the New Year with a personal best Canberra Running Coach, January 7, 2024February 7, 2024 Beginning the new year and the start of competition phase with a PB is worth a celebration. Vish who only recently returned to sprinting has been training (taking) the track apart under the watchful eye of Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt. Vish who in December, had just lowered his best… Continue Reading
News Sprints and Hurdles Training in South Canberra Canberra Running Coach, January 6, 2024April 24, 2024 Are you looking for someone that runs Sprints and Hurdles Training in Woden, Tuggeranong, Molonglo and Weston Creek? Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, has been coaching in South Canberra since 1995 with his group FAST Running. There is training suited for all ages and ability, from Little Athletes, people just looking to get faster… Continue Reading
FAST Track Sizzling start to the last meet of the year Canberra Sprint Coach, December 16, 2023February 7, 2024 The ACT Combined Event Championships offered FAST Running with a chance for some of its up and coming stars to begin their competition season. The pre-Christmas meet at Woden Park gave Siena, Grace, Vishaal, Mathias, Nate and Daniel a chance to shake off early season form before the ACT Championships… Continue Reading
Community Mika obtains Level 2 Development Coach accreditation Canberra Running Coach, November 17, 2023February 7, 2024 Mika has just completed the Level 2 Development Coach accreditation with Athletics Australia. He’s been very busy since the ACT All Schools Championships where he’s finished his Year-12 studies and now obtained further coaching qualifications. Through the Level 2 course, Mika now can coach in the fundamental skills and drills,… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Make no mistake Canberra Running Coach, November 2, 2023February 8, 2024 Anyone watching the West Canberra Wanderers FC in the NPLW will notice one thing, Siena Towndrow’s speed when she has the ball at her feet. Siena is very fast for a footballer. In December 2022, Siena was the 8th fastest in her age in the Country for the 100m and… Continue Reading
FAST Track Winner winner chicken dinner Canberra Running Coach, October 28, 2023February 7, 2024 The competition season is now well underway and the next generation of FAST athletes have not disappointed. Mathias Lill showed he’s no slouch with two new personal bests in the 60m (7.66s) and the 100m (12.02s). Mathias battled hard in his heat of the 100m finishing first and improving his… Continue Reading
Community Mika steps up to help Woden Little Athletes Canberra Running Coach, October 26, 2023February 7, 2024 Mika Peljo has been enjoying athletics since he first joined as an U10 Athlete for Weston Creek in 2016. Now some seven years later, Mika has started coaching Little Athletes on a Wednesday night at Woden Thunder Athletics Club. Mika is currently doing his Level 1 Community Athletics Coach course… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Running is a team sport Canberra Running Coach, October 22, 2023February 7, 2024 Members of FAST are warming up together as part of a team. For Daisy Nwaobi, playing on a basketball court, she’s familiar with team sports. The warm up drills for sprinting are a little unfamiliar to Daisy. But three sessions down, Daisy is picking up the basics FAST. Daisy’s new… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Heartbreak leads to inspirational return Canberra Running Coach, October 22, 2023February 8, 2024 For many people, breaking a bone and three ligaments in your right leg, would be heart breaking. For FAST’s Grace York its where her comeback story begins. The unfortunate incident of a football tackle going bad, Grace was left unable to walk or run. Her football and athletic seasons over… Continue Reading