[Sportsandrec] Question about triathlons

[Kelly Thornbury]

I have never tethered on the swim. In fact, I thought I had read in one rulebook that being tethered during the swim was not allowed. It allows for the possibility of "towing." Around the torso may interfere with the freestyle stroke if you swim side-by-side, plus it puts a barrier that other swimmers me catch. If you swim in line it's not such an issue. 

Hey Mr. Shaw, it's been too long. 
Kelly


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> On Jun 7, 2016, at 09:13, Joe Shaw via Sportsandrec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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'" <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
> 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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