Thomas and Lewin set for National Stage Canberra Sprint Coach, March 31, 2024March 31, 2024 FAST Running is proud to announce that both Lewin Ainsworth (Gungahlin Little Athletics) and Thomas Madigan (Woden Athletics) have both been selected for the upcoming Australian Little Athletics and the Athletics Australia National Championships respectively. Lewin has been selected in the 400m, 800m, Discus and Long Jump events for ALAC. This follows his outstanding ACT Championships where he won a bronze medal in the U13B Long Jump final, and many personal bests including a 1:03.64 in the 400m final. Lewin is the reigning ACT U14 Discus Champion where he threw 23.57m in the final and won a silver in the 400m (1:06.34). Thomas has been selected in the 400m (58.39s) and the 200m Hurdles (32.54s). Thomas had a successful ACT Championships where he won gold and silver in both events respectively. Thomas has previously represented the ACT at the Australian All Schools Championships last December, where he ran the 400m (1:05) and was a member of the ACT 4x200m mixed relay team. Lewin and Thomas will join Nate and Nick as they also vie for National Glory in Adelaide this April. Lewin Thomas FAST for Sport FAST Track News GungahlinLittle Athletics CoachingSprinting
FAST Kids Accelerating body mechanics in younger sprinters February 14, 2024 The weekend’s focus for FAST Kids was improving their body mechanics when sprinting. Using drills and exercises, Canberra Sprint Coach. Steve Dodt, took the under 12s through their paces at Stromlo Forest Park. For newcomers Ivika and Nelum, the Group exercises were a real hit. Relay races and small sided… Read More
Community UC Athletics Academy October 24, 2018February 8, 2024 FAST’s Coaches were among the first in the ACT to get behind the inaugural year of the UC Athletics Academy. Providing mentorship, program support and technical design to program and delivery. The UC Athletics Academy operates to assist athletes to further their skills, improve techniques, motivations and knowledge in the… Read More
FAST Track Young gun sets sights on ALAC final January 17, 2024February 7, 2024 Ginninderra Athletics Athlete. Nic Porter, has been doing Little Athletics since he was five years old. From his first season. Nic showed tremendous promise. Almost breaking the long standing club record for 70m. This year, the now Under 13 Athlete, hopes to make the final at the Australian Little Athletics… Read More