Dr Julie McElroy took up frame running with Victoria Park Athletic Club two years ago and she believes the sport has completely changed her life for the better.
A frame runner from Glasgow is hoping her half marathon efforts in the Great Scottish Run will inspire others to take up the sport.
A frame runner is a three wheeled frame where the athlete is supported by a saddle and body plate. The athlete propels against the frame using their feet, and steers using the mobility within their hands and/or arms. "My physiotherapist, Nicola, was trying to find a new sport for me to do. I was always into my cycling but after an accident six years ago I couldn't do that anymore.
"For example I went up to Aviemore and I took my frame with me to run along the country paths. I find walking so difficult but when I was on my frame, it was supporting me long distance. "I'm able to soak up the atmosphere that not many people with disabilities can embrace. The world is now my oyster."
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