FAST Track Unprecedented win sets Athletics history in the ACT Canberra Sprint Coach, March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 Twelve year old Nick Porter has made history becoming the first of his age to claim both the ACT Under 13 and Under 14 100m sprint titles in the same season. Nick who races for Ginninderra Athletics Club, in the unified Capital Athletics Championships, has shown he’s unafraid to be… Continue Reading
FAST Track Nick continues his hot streak Canberra Sprint Coach, March 10, 2024March 14, 2024 FAST Running sensation Nick Porter from Ginninderra Athletics Club has continued his red hot form since the ACT Junior Championships by again winning the 100m at the most recent Capital Athletics Summer Series at the AIS. The youngest competitor in his race, the 12-year old beat much more experienced and… Continue Reading
Community Getting ready for School Athletics Canberra Sprint Coach, March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 March is here and schools are already organising their Athletics Carnival. The FAST Kids program is designed to help primary school aged children prepare for their upcoming tracks and field carnival at school. Sessions feature small group numbers to ensure everyone is getting the attention that they deserve. All sessions… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Behind the scenes: Core workout Canberra Sprint Coach, March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 FAST Running strength and conditioning sessions are held three days a week from our HQ in Belconnen. The Core Workout is a team favourite and this week we captured some of the shenanigans that goes on behind the scenes, which make our training so much fun! For more information on… Continue Reading
News End of summer pool party Canberra Sprint Coach, February 20, 2024February 25, 2024 FAST Running hosted its annual summer pool party for members this weekend. The event was open to all members and their partners. Getting together as a group is a crucial element of building the support around everyone in FAST Running. There’s always plenty of food on offer and a great… Continue Reading
FAST Track Core sessions building explosive speed Canberra Sprint Coach, February 4, 2024February 7, 2024 The Athletes of FAST Running do a squad core workout together twice a week at FAST Running HQ. The focus for the group is on developing explosive power and speed in the lower body while also engaging the core and upper body. These group strength training sessions for sprinting involve… Continue Reading
FAST Track Young gun sets sights on ALAC final Canberra Sprint Coach, 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… Continue Reading
Community Accelerate: FAST Running for under 12s Canberra Sprint Coach, January 7, 2024 The weekend’s Accelerate session for kids under 12 years was a lot of fun. Under the guidance of Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, and Australian Medalist Daniel Nwaobi, the children were well looked after. Organised in small group sizes to encourage participation, kids are dynamically trained in warming up, technique… Continue Reading
Community FAST turns 30 Canberra Sprint Coach, December 23, 2023January 9, 2024 In 2024, FAST Running celebrates its 30th birthday. From humble beginnings in the heat of the Northern Territory. FAST has continued its innovative and highly successful training program for athletes of all ages and levels in the Capital Territory for the past three decades. This season’s cohort in FAST Running,… Continue Reading
Community Accelerate: Canberra Sprint & Agility Clinics Canberra Sprint Coach, December 20, 2023December 20, 2023 Join Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, at Accelerate, the Canberra Sprint and Agility Clinic. Accelerate is ideal for any child from 6 to 18 years looking to improve their running action and speed. Clinics will provide the essential training in warming up, acceleration, agility, reaction time, and top speed development…. Continue Reading