I noticed recently that visually impaired runner Ross Gallagher completed his 150th 5k parkrun!
This is not only an achievement for Ross but also for the small army of guide runners who made this possible. It shows what's possible and it might encourage more people with a visual impairment to take part in the sport.
127 of the 150 parkruns were in Tralee where Ross has a personal best time of 23:59. Here's the full list...
Inch Beach parkrun - 8
Killarney House parkrun - 6
Listowel parkrun - 4
Carlow Town parkrun - 2
Endcliffe parkrun - 1
Newcastle West parkrun - 1
Donaupark parkrun - 1
If anyone with a visual impairment would like to get involved in parkrun, they can find some information here... https://www.fightingblindness.ie/how-we-can-help/advocacy/information-and-resource-hub/sport-and-leisure/
It's worth noting that walkers are also welcome at all 5k parkruns so people can start by walking and building their confidence.
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