Hurdles Plyometrics and hurdle drills at the AIS Canberra Running Coach, August 3, 2024August 27, 2024 Plyometrics and hurdle jumps are a frequent component of training sessions with FAST Running. The elasticity and spring an athlete develops from this training improves their sprinting performance, leading to better acceleration and faster times. All members of FAST Running participate in these drills and hurdles are provided that suits… Continue Reading
FAST Track Parliament House seen through the lens Canberra Running Coach, August 3, 2024August 27, 2024 Andrew Towndrow takes some cracking photos of the squad over the season and these shots from Parliament House in Canberra are no exception. The squad led by Siena, Grace, Rose, Mathias, Kos and Daniel, weren’t holding back in this session. With September and the ACT Schools Championships fast approaching, everyone… Continue Reading
FAST Track Set – Go – Lake Burley Griffin Canberra Sprint Coach, July 21, 2024August 27, 2024 Rain, hail or shine, the athletes of FAST Running are committed to their training. That includes Australian Record Holder Nate, two times Australian Nationals Medalist Daniel, Masters Athlete Matt, and rising stars Jaimi-Lee, Mathias and Isi. Regatta Point is a happy hunting ground for the Canberra based Sprint group as… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport End of the road for winter Canberra Running Coach, July 20, 2024August 27, 2024 Cold and dark evening sessions, frosty and rainy weekend mornings, yet as a team, FAST Running gets behind one another and finishes as we started, strong. It’s been a tough 3-week training block, however the squad has been attending in good numbers all throughout. With the end of July in… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Night Off from running Canberra Sprint Coach, July 16, 2024August 27, 2024 Members of FAST Running regularly get together for a night off from running to hit the gym, doing strength and mobility sessions at the FAST Recovery Centre. These sessions currently focus on core exercises, compound lifting, single legs, and upper-body strength. Eliza and Dom who only started with the group… Continue Reading
Community There’s more to core than meets the eye Canberra Running Coach, July 8, 2024August 27, 2024 A recent core session at the FAST Running Recovery Centre took a funny turn when the microphone kept picking up all the shenanigans going on behind the scenes. FAST Running enjoys a good laugh and the Gym bloopers on the FAST Running YouTube Channel provides plenty of entertainment. Speak with… Continue Reading
FAST Kids Take the hill Canberra Running Coach, July 2, 2024August 27, 2024 Weekend running training with FAST Running was held on Sunday at Parliament House in South Canberra. FAST trains regularly in the north and south of Canberra, utilising the best training locations to suit the needs of our members. Sunday’s session saw our 100-200m, 400m, and 800m athletes take the hill… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Let’s get started Canberra Sprint Coach, June 30, 2024August 27, 2024 The temperature felt like -7.3C in the morning so Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, brought out the running gear to keep the squad warm. The session at Stromlo Forest Park featured sled pushes, medicine ball throws, and sprinting with parachutes. This combination of exercises ensures a well-rounded development of the… Continue Reading
FAST & Active The importance of incorporating hill sprints Canberra Sprint Coach, June 22, 2024August 27, 2024 Usain Bolt believes that “hill training is very tough, but it builds muscles that you don’t get to work on when you’re running on flat ground. It makes you stronger and faster”. This quote underscores the importance of incorporating hill sprints into FAST Running’s training regime by Canberra Sprint Coach,… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Dedicated to the cause Canberra Sprint Coach, June 20, 2024August 27, 2024 Every offseason those who continue to train through the cold, wet and darkness come out the other side stronger, fitter, more determined and better for it. FAST Running members know that success in sprinting, like in life, is not about the finish line but about the dedication, discipline, and determination… Continue Reading