[Sportsandrec] Question about triathlons

[Jon-Marc Eyer]

Are you using a tether on the bike?youdont need to
On Jun 7, 2016 11:49 AM, "Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Sportsandrec" <
sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> We are using tandem bikes. Does tethering at wrist impede arm movement at
> all?
>
> Our "device" guy has designed these tethers that are essentially a hoola
> hoop cut in half. One side will attach to each swimmers back. So we will
> have a half loop sticking out of the water and attached to each  of us in a
> fashion. I have not seen this device yet as we have not tried attaching yet
> during swim practice. I have no clue how it will work. We are working with
> a
> tri team, and us blind members have said we will be a part of deciding what
> works when it comes to the visual impairment aspect, but our coach and this
> guy just keep coming up with devices they think will work. I've repeatedly
> said we need to try things out with us first, and what works for one of us
> might not for another, and also to contact blind people who have done this
> before, but clearly I'm not getting through. I really want to see this
> through and compete, but I don't like basically being told how I should
> compete as a blind person.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sportsandrec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Joe
> Shaw via Sportsandrec
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 10:13 AM
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> Cc: Joe Shaw <jrs3147 at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Question about triathlons
>
> 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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