Parkrun is a weekly 5K event known for having an inclusive, community-oriented focus
A Belfast family is setting out on the challenge of taking part in each junior parkrun across Northern Ireland in order to highlight the event's inclusivity.
When Dawson took an interest in trying out junior parkrun, Derek got in touch with the event organisers to see if Katie-Louise would be able to join in too, and was told the events were all fully inclusive. He said: "When Katie-Louise's baby brother, Dawson, turned four at the beginning of August, I thought we'd see if he liked a bit of junior parkrun, and he loved it. He asked if Katie-Louise could come with us one day, but I thought the wheelchair wasn't the easiest to push or the most comfortable for her, but we went.
Derek said they wanted to show how inclusive parkrun can be for everyone, as he thought many families may look at the event and be put off. "What I love about it is I wasn't sure if Katie Louise could do junior parkrun so wanted to check, parkrun HQ replied saying they're fully accessible and encourage everyone to get involved, it's open to everyone. That's what I love about it."
"We're now having a bit of a carrot on a stick moment, where we'll ask Dawson who's going to win this week and before he can say anything, Katie-Louise has her hand up excited, and pointing at herself. It's a wee bit of sibling rivalry."
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