News Developing special speed endurance Canberra Running Coach, June 15, 2024August 29, 2024 Developing special speed endurance involves combining elements of speed and endurance training to enhance an athlete’s ability to sustain high-intensity efforts over an extended period. This type of training is crucial for athletes in sports that require repeated bursts of speed or prolonged high-intensity activity. In track athletes, special speed… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Whatever it takes Canberra Sprint Coach, June 12, 2024August 29, 2024 Finding motivation to do the impossible isn’t just in the realms of the movies. The members of FAST Running are conditioned to manage extremes. In pursuit of running excellence, an athlete needs to be both physically and mentally prepared for whatever challenges come their way on race day. Canberra Sprint… Continue Reading
Community Get out for a run – Global Running Day! Canberra Sprint Coach, June 4, 2024August 29, 2024 Wednesday the 5th of June is Global Running Day, a worldwide celebration of running that encourages people of all ages and abilities to get moving. FAST Running is excited to share our love of running and taking strides towards healthier and more active lives. No matter where you live, if you… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Sprinting is taking off Canberra Sprint Coach, June 2, 2024August 29, 2024 On the rolling hills of Stromlo Forest Park, the squad of FAST Running have discovered this weekend that sprinting is really taking off. Aided by a monstrous cross wind, Sunday’s session with the parachutes had the athletes fighting the breeze as they took off down the straight. The wind also… Continue Reading
FAST & Active Fierce, fun and FAST Canberra Sprint Coach, June 2, 2024August 29, 2024 Training as a member of FAST Females is all about being fierce, fun and FAST. The holistic program provides individualisation through tailored programs for all ages and backgrounds, providing balance and support to members, teaching techniques to run better and avoid injuries, demonstrating the benefits of active recovery and rest,… Continue Reading
News Sprinting in the Capital Canberra Running Coach, May 30, 2024August 29, 2024 Over the last week, FAST Running has hit Australia’s fastest track for training, done a soft sand session, worked hard in the gym, and capped the weekend off with some hill sprints. Training is varied over winter which makes for more enjoyable sessions and the chance to work on other… Continue Reading
News The Parliament of Power Canberra Sprint Coach, May 29, 2024August 29, 2024 For over two decades, Federation Mall at Parliament House in Canberra has been a training location of choice for the members of FAST Running. The steady incline of the hill, provides the perfect venue for building power and strength for sprinting. Sessions at Parliament House whilst not Canberra’s hardest hill… Continue Reading
Community Athletes can party Canberra Sprint Coach, May 29, 2024August 29, 2024 When FAST Running celebrates, it’s a real party. Last Friday, the squad and our FAST Friends got together for a big celebration. The theme was “athletes can party” with everyone encouraged to unwind, relax, and mingle. The menu was self catered, with a healthy assortment of foods including cucumber canapés… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Hibernation is for bears, not sprinters Canberra Running Coach, May 20, 2024August 29, 2024 Right across Canberra this winter, FAST Running will be out in the wild, training to get stronger, better, and faster. With a variety of training sessions, sprinting has never been so much fun. Over the wintery weekend, the athletes endured sub-10 degrees weather as they passed bikes on Canberra’s hardest… Continue Reading
Community Stretching for sprinters Canberra Sprint Coach, May 9, 2024August 29, 2024 Stretching is a regular part of FAST Running’s training regimen to optimize performance and minimize the risk of injury. Under the guidance of Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, stretching is conducted as a group activity in-person after training and at the FAST Recovery Centre, as stretching helps to reduce muscle… Continue Reading