Lions Park used for new running events

An organisation formed to provide running and walking events for people with disabilities has held several sessions in Lions Park, Woy Woy, since its launch two months ago.

The Hunter Central Coast chapter of Achilles Australia was formed in September.

Ms Kathy Fela is vision impaired and has been a regular jogger at Woy Woy since the chapter launched.

She loved it so much she's since joined the chapter committee.

"Achilles has been a great way for me to get out and do regular exercise.

"There's always a volunteer available who guides me and describes the route to me, so I feel safe.

"I also enjoy the social side of Achilles, with regular catch ups and coffee after training," she said.

Chapter co-chair Ms Claire Northrop she hoped by getting the word out about the chapter that more people living with disability living on the Peninsula who were looking to be more active and social would consider giving their regular park runs a go.

She said the chapter was gearing up for its first major event, the Central Coast Half Marathon with several members and their guides planning on taking part.

She said: "I'm excited that we have several walkers and runners registered for the 10km event and for the generosity of the event organisers to accommodate our volunteer guiding teams.

"This is to be the first of many community events that we hope to participate in so that our members can reach their goals."

The Central Coast Half Marathon will be held at The Entrance on November 24.

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Media release, 12 Nov 2019

Alex Lee, Achilles Hunter Central Coast