[Sportsandrec] running tethered

[Joe Shaw]

Hey Ricky,
I loved it. The people and the running were great. I am definitely going to 
make it part of my routine.
Feel free to email off-list. jrs3147 at comcast.net
Be well,
js
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "TNABA" <tnaba at bellsouth.net>
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Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 5:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] running tethered


> Joe
>
> I am so glad you had a great time. I had ment to get intouch with you to 
> check how it was. So great to see you there. We would love to have you 
> come out to goalball and join the group.
>
> RIcky
>
> Tennessee Association of Blind Athletes
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Joe Shaw" <jrs3147 at comcast.net>
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> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 9:44 PM
> Subject: [Sportsandrec] running tethered
>
>
>> Hey guys,
>> I hadn't run with a guide tethered before last night. We went almost 
>> three miles around a greenway course here in Nashville. It went really 
>> well, and I went in a little unsure. We only slipped the rope over our 
>> fingers, which was not what I had feared and pictured. We are doing the 
>> Achilles program. I urge anyone to find one of their (our) programs in 
>> your city. It is a national deal where they provide guides to people with 
>> disabilities. We had a totally blind lady complete her first half 
>> marathon a couple weeks ago. I don't enjoy running, but running outside 
>> allows for a better experience that also makes us more in tune and able 
>> to function as do sighted athletes. It opens another avenue. My only 
>> complaint is my thighs are killing me today, but I think that was always 
>> going to be problematic smile. They won't eventually.
>> Be well,
>> Joe Shaw, Nashville TN
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