Running Frames – Ability Ireland https://abilityireland.com Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:02:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://abilityireland.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cropped-favicon-100x100.png Running Frames – Ability Ireland https://abilityireland.com 32 32 PETRA FRAME RUNNER https://abilityireland.com/product/petra-racerunner/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:12:57 +0000 https://abilityireland.com/product/petra-racerunner/ The PETRA Frame Runner rolls so freely that even children and adults who have been restricted to power wheelchairs have found now a way of propelling themselves by their own efforts. It is fun and stimulating regardless if you are a child, teenager, or senior. Whether you search for recreational leisure, physical challenge, or just equipment that gets you from point A to B, the PETRA does the trick!

The low center of gravity and frame design offers good stability and poise whilst running or walking. The saddle unit counter-acts lateral sway and can be used as a seat when resting.

Running with the PETRA Frame Runner is a fun and low-impact activity that can be enjoyed with family, friends, non- or disabled peers. It will open a whole new perspective on your abilities and opportunities well as a wide range of social interaction and learning experiences

Frame Running is an official international sport under world Ability Sports, under World Para Athletics and on the Paralympic over all discipline program. There are established a classification system to cater for as fair and challenging competition as possible. Officially there are two classes and divided into men an women. So far only the 100 m have been on the program at world cup evens, world and regional championships.

If you want to try the sport, You can look for a local Para Sports Athletics program or contact your national Para Athletics or Athletic committee.

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