[Sportsandrec] Question about triathlons

[Kelly Thornbury]

First, it's best not to be tethered while in the swim. I found the best approach is to have your guide swim in front of you, and you can use your hands to tap her ankles to guide yourself. Another approach would be to have your guide swim behind you, and tap your ankles for the direction she wants you to go. Hey third approach is to have your guide swim next to you and give you directions on the turns and such. 

Depending on the course, you're running technique sounds to be quite constrictive. I have found the best approach for me it's something simple like a bandanna or a rope between me and my guy.I have found this best for both traditional and Xterra events. Regardless of your technique, remember that according to international triathlon and paralympic rules you must cross the finish line of the run before your guide. 

Good luck and enjoy. 


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> On Jun 6, 2016, at 18:35, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Sportsandrec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hello,
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> I'm new to the list. I'm training for a triathlon, and I've never done it as
> a blind person. My partner and I have a device that's two poles with handles
> at the end. She's in front, and I'm in the back. It seems to work well.
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> However, for the swim, I'm not sure what's the best way to be tethered. I
> actually an concerned that once we tether, my swim skills will lessen. Swim
> is my strength, but we have yet to try it connected. It will also be an open
> swim the day of the race, so for me, being connected somehow may be best
> since I could lose my orientation.
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> Any advice and suggestions? How have others done open swims with a partner?
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> Thanks.
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> Bridgit
> 
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