Scots woman with cerebral palsy aims to make history at London Marathon
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Dr Julie McElroy, from Glasgow, is aiming to make history at the marathon by becoming the first female frame runner.
[Dr Julie McElroy in her race runner with her coach on a blue athletic race track]
[Dr Julie McElroy in her race runner with her coach on a blue athletic race track]
A Scots woman with cerebral palsy is aiming to make history at the London Marathon by becoming the first female frame runner.
Dr Julie McElroy, from Glasgow, was introduced to frame running around three years ago after suffering a traumatic injury. Since then, the inspiring 38-year-old has taken on numerous challenges, including the Paisley 10K and the 22.6-mile Glasgow Kiltwalk.
Full story in The Daily Record by Aisling Grace and Ruth Suter
If you want to learn more about participating in athletics and Race Runners, you can contact our friends at CP Sport.
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