[Sportsandrec] Question about triathlons

[Joe Shaw]

Good morning.
Body tether for the swim, it goes around the torso and wrist tethers for the 
run with a tandom bike.
I'm considering dipping in a toe myself.
Joe Shaw
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gaston Bedard via Sportsandrec" <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
To: "'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'" 
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Cc: "Gaston Bedard" <gasbedard at videotron.ca>
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 10:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Question about triathlons


>
> Bridgit
>
> I'm in a rush at the moment.
> I'm a runner and swimmer, totally blind.
> I do know that the International Paralympic Committee, has rules and
> regulations pertaining to blind triathletes.
> I believe the blind runner is tethered to the guide in the run portion.
>
> I can look it up later on, if you like.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sportsandrec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Sportsandrec
> Sent: June-06-16 8:35 PM
> To: sportsandrec at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: [Sportsandrec] Question about triathlons
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> Any advice and suggestions? How have others done open swims with a 
> partner?
>
>
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
> Bridgit
>
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