Designed and manufactured by Connie Hansen in Denmark the Petra can be produced in a range of sizes and with a variety of adaptations to accommodate individual needs and running styles. It offers those with differing disabilities increased mobility and provides a means of exercise and enjoyment when used for leisure, physiotherapy, or competition.

My preferred set-up on the Petra is to have the chest support positioned (as pictured) such that it gives me a fairly upright running position with increased stride length.

With the involvement of Quest88 and the promotion of the Petra an increase in the number of UK users is the aim. Likewise by developing the sport it hoped to see more Race Runners lining up on the start line for track events. There are also moves to get Race Running recognized as a Paralympic event.

After experimentation and by setting up the Petra to suit the individual the benefits are soon identifiable.