On your mark, get set, go!....Race Running (add'l blog #10!)

Another video or two for you to watch to preface this blog....warning you may or may not get goosebumps when you watch it, I know I did! Race Running. and What is Race Running?

So as you can see, race running is a sport that allows people with Cerebral Palsy a chance to get up and run! It uses a frame that resembles a bicycle with 3 wheels that lacks pedals. The sport, which can be both competitive or a source or exercise, was started in 1991 and has been expanding ever since. I think that is a a phenomenal idea that is extremely innovative. The idea behind the sport is simple enough, but what it enables individuals to do is incredible. For some of these individuals who rely on wheelchairs to get around, this sport gives them the freedom to get out of their chairs and exercise (no pun intended) a little independence. Even those who don't use wheelchairs but may lack some of the coordination that is necessary to run, race running allows them to take off at a pace that would be unimaginable otherwise. Losing balance or tripping  is not an issue when using the race running bike which provides the runners with a solid foundation to keep them stable. Although race running has not yet reached the United States, (to my knowledge), some of the countries who participate in the sport include Brazil, Canada, Denmark, England, Wales, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain and Sweden. Hopefully we will soon see this sport gain popularity in the U.S! I think it has the potential to change the lives of many and I would love to get involved in something like this! To visit the official race running website, click here.
 Until next time, Katie