North Devon Frame Running Club
The Frame Running Club runs every Thursday, 5pm to 6.30pm throughout the year. This is held at the North Devon Athletics Club, Wrafton Road, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 2BT. The fee is £6 per child/family per session. We also have adult frames and there is no upper age limit.
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What is Frame Running?
The activity of Frame Running, formerly known as RaceRunning, is unique in what it can enable some disabled people to achieve and that is to RUN! In many cases, this means people who cannot walk independently or even at all, moving at speed with their own feet and of their own volition! Sound incredible? And it is – it’s really something to witness! You cannot imagine what this sport means to those who participate.
The Running Frame, simply described, is a three wheeled frame with a saddle, body support and most notably, no pedals. The rider finds a running/propulsion style suitable for them and the result is a sensation of speed, exhilaration and freedom!
The Frame Running Club works in Partnership with North Devon Athletics Club to provide weekly Frame Running. All Equipment is provided.
The Frame Running Club use Momentum Mobility as their supplier and currently have 10 Petra Race running frames funded in sizes 1-5. The club also have 2 racing wheelchairs.
The Frame Running Club work with CP Sport and CPISRA to help promote their services and the development of Frame Running.
Frame running will also make its debut in the Paralympics in Los Angeles 2028.
What are the benefits?
Key Benefits
- Contributes to normal bone development through partial weight bearing;
- For many, this is the only ‘cardio’ exercise possible;
- Psychosocial benefits, peer interaction, independent movement and a fun form of physiotherapy;
- Ability to experience the sensation of running, leading to endorphin release;
- Increased spatial awareness and coordination;
- Several studies have shown a significant improvement to bone density in children with Cerebral Palsy after only a short period of using a Frame Runner.
