[Sportsandrec] Question about triathlons

[Erin K Work]

Rachel Weeks in Florida does triathlons and at least one Ironman - she's visually impaired and hearing impaired and likes to share her story and help others. She's at the Florida Division of Blind Services and on FB. You'll find stories on her if you google her too. Sorry I don't have contact info, but I've heard her speak and I'm sure she could answer all of your questions - even ones you haven't yet thought of :)
Erin

> On Jun 6, 2016, at 5:35 PM, 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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