Fingal Athletics League Final

Ten boys and girls from our class took part in the Finals of the League in Morton Stadium, Santry yesterday. The final combined the Swords and Blanchardstown Athletics Leagues in a one day event. Having run in ice, wind, rain, snow and sleet at the cross-country events throughout the year, it was a pleasure to run on the track in sunshine.

I have huge respect for the improvements made by all 45 children from St Catherine's from 3rd to 6th class. I have watched the good runners get better and better and the boys and girls who struggled around a 400m course in October, comfortably finish a 1,000m race in March. It was truly humbling at times to see the sheer effort and desire to do their best that was evident. They inspired me to try a little harder on my Sunday morning run around Ard Gillan.

Sport does not build character. It reveals it. 

Haywook Hale Broun

 Gavin and Michael hold strong in the front pack on the home straight of the 800m course.

 Gavin gives an amazing sprint at the end to win 2nd place.

 Amy in full stride.

 Kaitlin holding her position on the second lap.

 Did Adrian catch him? Of course he did! 

 Cian giving his usual 110% never quitting until the finish line!

 Well, some of us are just here for a chat....

Ah, now they're awake!

Aleksandra's new spikes work their magic!