[Sportsandrec] Hiking

[Lori M. Miller]

Ashley,

Just give it a shot. At one time I contacted the local cross country high 
school coach and chatted with him. He had his athletes take turns running 
with me. Since I wasn't up for the distances that they ran, I would often 
run with them when they were resting between their  sprints or whatever they 
were doing. So, in the beginning I would run one lap, take a break, run 
another lap, etc then I started running two laps before a break, etc. Just 
gradually increasing and concentrating on form and technique.

You might also see if your local YMCA has a running club or something. 
Programs are just getting warmed up for the summer.

You might also see if the local fitness clubs may have indoor triathlons 
that you could try out where you would do the running on  a treadmill, ride 
the spin or exercise bike, and lap swim in the pool. If you get involved 
then you might be able to recruit guides for when you want to run outside, 
etc.

Lori

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" 
<sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 7:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Hiking


Lucia,
Thanks.  Did you find out anything?  I didn't know Potomac Runners existed.
I'll have to see if I can get in touch with them.  Know anyone in the club?
I'm not much of a runner, but maybe these in shape runners would be willing
to help out.  I could do a power walk and run combo.  But straight running,
I'm not in shape for that.  Also I don't want to hurt my joints or anything
from the impact of running.
My cardio is mainly low impact like doing the eliptical.

Thanks.
Ashley

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lucia Alzaga" <lucialzag at yahoo.com>
To: <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 9:31 PM
Subject: [Sportsandrec] Hiking


Hi Ashley,
Northern Virginia... I lived in Alexandria for almost 5 years but I had to
leave to come here for school. I'll be briefly visiting in a couple of weeks
because one of my best friends is getting married.
I ran with a running club there, Potomac Runners. I have other running
friends. I am going to ask my friends if they know about some organization
or people who might be able to help you.
Good luck! And thanks for the best wishes. If you know someone over here,
just let them know I am here.
Lucía



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