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
FAST Track Joshua and Daniel to compete in 2023 Australian All Schools Canberra Running Coach, October 13, 2023October 15, 2024 Two of FAST’s squad have been selected for the ACT to compete in December’s Australian All School Championships in Perth, Western Australia. Joshua Smith and Daniel Nwaobi (U15M) have been selected in the blue ribbon 100m and 200m individual events following their outstanding podium finish at the recent ACT Schools… Continue Reading
FAST Track Vish gets his wish Canberra Running Coach, October 12, 2023February 7, 2024 Over the offseason, Vish contemplated a move from the 800m to the shorter 200/400m double. With circumstances coming together at the right time, Vish has committed to sprinting for the season ahead. Vish has always demonstrated a willingness to work hard and learn. He gets his wish in the 400m,… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Sam eyeing return from injury Canberra Running Coach, October 11, 2023February 8, 2024 FAST Flyer, Sam Weatherspoon, is a committed footballer who knows the highs and lows of the “beautiful game”. Sam’s 2023 season has been hampered by an ankle injury that has him dreaming of his return to running training, the sooner the better. Sam had a stellar first season with FAST… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Jordan Green Canberra Running Coach, July 20, 2022February 8, 2024 Jordan Green joined FAST initially as part of his University of Canberra Ginninderra Athletics Club internship. Through the internship, Jordan was looking to gain real-world Sports Performance as well as Strength and Conditioning/Sports Medicine experience. Jordan had a keen interest in learning the various techniques used in the developing of… Continue Reading
Finalist Relay medal for FAST duo Canberra Running Coach, March 26, 2022February 7, 2024 At the recent 2022 Australian Under Age Track & Field Championships, the ACT Under 14 Mens 4x100m relay placed third in the final to claim the bronze medal, just behind Victoria and NSW respectively. The team included FAST’s very own Joshua Smith and Daniel Nwaobi as well as young guns… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Canberra’s newest athletics track Canberra Running Coach, October 27, 2019December 18, 2023 The red lanes of Woden Park are easily seen from Yamba Drive as you pass by The Canberra Hospital. FAST Running is one of only a few private Sprint and Hurdles squads to book sessions on South Canberra’s best athletics facility. Opened in February 2015, the $7 million dollar facility… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Nick Donaldson Canberra Running Coach, May 24, 2019October 30, 2023 Nick Donaldson trained with FAST until the end of the 2018-19 season. Nick represented the ACT at 4 National Championships making two finals and winning a bronze medal in the 4x100m Relay. Nick from an early age showed a natural talent for the 400m. He also experimented in other events… Continue Reading