ATHLETICS
Some members took place in the recent Wheelworx FASTLANE Half Marathon
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The DFB Athletics Club continues apace, despite some setbacks, and looks forward to next year, writes FF/P Padraig Thompson
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he last few months have been difficult for the Athletics Club but despite the restrictions we have been able to organise a few very worthwhile events that I am pleased to say were a great success. In May, we held our fundraising 5km run for little Sienna Clare, the daughter of FF/P Ciaran Clare of B Watch in No.9. Sienna needed to raise more than €120,000 to go for a life-altering surgery in St Louis in the US, with months of recovery ahead on her return to Ireland, and we were delighted to help out. Everybody who signed up could do the run in their own time over the course of the weekend of 15 – 16 May and
send their results in to us, and this virtual event ensured that everybody remained safe and followed health and safety guidelines. Together, the club raised more than €5,500 to contribute towards the fund, and with many other DFB personnel getting involved in fundraising challenges, the target is going to be met.
COACHING
Over the last few months, some of the DFB Athletics coaches have been completing their Level 1 Coaching Badges with the Athletics Association of Ireland, with the plan being that they will then proceed to Level 2 Coaching, with more
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