[Sportsandrec] Not Just Board Games
Gaston Bedard
gasbedard at videotron.ca
Fri Nov 18 02:07:48 UTC 2016
That's great, Joe.
I'm thinking of running it again in 2017.
In NYC, were you part of the Achilles wave that started at 9:55 am?
We started just behind wave one.
Keep me posted on your running and training.
My email: gasbedard at videotron.ca.
I'm from Aylmer Qc, Canada.
My 3 guides loved the experience.
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Hey Gaston,
I too just completed the New York City Marathon with the Achilles chapter here in Nashville. We shaved fourty minutes off our time from last year. I love it.
I also am active in my local Crossfit gym. I love it also.
Be well.
Joe Shaw, Nashville TN
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> Here's the thing. Blind or sighted, it's up to an individual whether
> they want to exercise or not. Many people are over weight, not just
> blind people. We can't force people to get up and move; they have to
> decide to make it a priority. I think the people on this list
> demonstrate that blind people are out there living the lives they
> want, showing the world that we do things just like everyone else.
>
> The triathlon my husband and I participate in this summer was
> sponsored by a local doctor who wants to encourage sports for blind
> people. Initially, about 15 people expressed interest, pretty much all
> of them wanting to lose weight and get into better shape. As time went
> on, everyone but 3 of us dropped out. Everything was provided for us
> at no cost to us. Guides, uniforms, running shoes, gym memberships,
> triathlon registration- anything we required for training and the
> event was taken care of. Yet 12 people dropped out for various
> reasons. Most said it was because they were not capable of it, others
> said they did not want to make certain changes to lifestyle and diet.
> An opportunity was presented and they did not take advantage of it. This says a lot.
>
> But I know several sighted people like this too. They just don't make
> it a priority, don't care about it. So it's not just a blind thing.
>
> Bridgit
>
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> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Peter Donahue via SportsandRec
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 4:41 PM
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> Cc: Peter Donahue <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
> Subject: [Sportsandrec] Not Just Board Games
>
> Hello Robert and everyone,
>
> Board games have their place. The point is that they should not be
> the only recreational activities the blind do in their spare time let
> alone trying to get in shape and stay in shape. We need to put as much
> enthusiasm into playing at Pebble Beach as much as we visit the local
> bingo parlar.
>
> When I attended summer camp we enjoyed playing checkers as well as
> sailing, horse back riding, canoeing, hiking, archery, and all the rest.
> There needs to be a balance or aerobic (Swimming for example) and
> anaerobic sports in one's life such as playing Chess. Board games have
> their place but they grow old after a while when they're shoved down
> one's throat. Then family and friends wonder why some of us are over weight.
>
> Peter Donahue who is ready to Canoe the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
> Wilderness. Minnesotans on this list take note.
> Robert Moore via SportsandRec wrote:
>> Peter, I dis agree about burning the board games. My reason is,
>> that they are a great way to relax and unwind after a day of rock
>> climbing or after finishing a marathon.
>> Actually it would be an interesting excesize to attempt to compile
>> an exhaustive list of sports that the blind have participated in.
>> We have even participated in motor sports as drivers
>> Someone please correct me if I am wrong but it seams to me that a
>> world record blind person land speed record has been set on a motor
>> cycle. The fastest a blind person went on driving a motor cycle is
>> probably faster than I am interested in going on a motor cycle if I
>> had perfect eye site.
>> I do not know any more than that or I would give details.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Peter Donahue via SportsandRec
>> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 1:37 PM
>> To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'
>> Cc: Peter Donahue
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Sports Done by the Blind but not
>> Discussed
>>
>> Good afternoon everyone,
>>
>> I neglected to mention rock climbing, white water rafting and
>> kayaking and skydiving. Blind individuals and students attending the
>> NFB training centers have done all of the above-mentioned sports.
>>
>> Peter Donahue who says "Burn the board games and let's get moving!"
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via SportsandRec
>> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 10:45 AM
>> To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Sports Done by the Blind but not
>> Discussed
>>
>> Great ideas. Definitely should be explored.
>>
>> Since I've joined this list, I've heard several people speak about
>> their sports and rec experiences- definitely not board games, smile.
>>
>> I did a triathlon this past summer and plan to do it next year. I
>> swim weekly and do yoga. Many people on this list have shared similar
>> experiences. My husband, who is also blind, did the triathlon too,
>> and we received media coverage in all our local media outlets.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Peter Donahue via SportsandRec
>> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 10:19 AM
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>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Peter Donahue <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
>> Subject: [Sportsandrec] Sports Done by the Blind but not Discussed
>>
>> Good morning everyone,
>>
>> Speaking of starting conversations blind people have participated in
>> many sports and recreational activities over the years but some of
>> these pursuits are hardly ever discussed here. Golf is one such
>> example. The United States Blind Golf Association has been around for
>> years but we never hear of successful blind golfers. The sport seems
>> laid back at first but it's a test of concentration, strategy,
>> endurance, and patience! It would be nice to hear from blind golfers.
>>
>> And speaking of golf the PGA and the LPGA raise funds for many
>> organizations. Many of the golf tournaments aired on stations like
>> "The Golf Channel" are held to benefit this or that charity. In
>> addition individual golfers raise funds for various charities in the
>> form of contributions from their earnings. One would think that by
>> now someone in the NFB and in particular this division would have
>> explored the idea of a golf tournament being established to raise
>> funds for the NFB and to promote the sport among the blind by
>> including blind golfers in the tournament. This is something this
>> division should explore. Such a project should be a team effort and
>> should not be handed to one person to bring it about. There are
>> probably other types of sporting activities and tournaments that
>> could be organized to benefit the NFB and in particular this division.
>>
>> Blind people have hunted, fished, skied,participated in rodeos and
>> other animal-related sports and recreational activities, canoed,
>> sailed, participate in rowing and other boating contests, the list goes on.
>> Here's hoping this note will spawn discussions of these activities
>> and how these opportunities can be expanded to encourage the blind to
>> participate, and reep the benefit of increased physical activities. I
>> have yet to learn how just playing board games helps one keep in shape.
>> This seems to be the only recreational activity we hear about being
>> done by the blind in San Antonio and throughout the country. Let the
>> discussion begin.
>>
>> Peter Donahue
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Ron Burzese via SportsandRec
>> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 9:03 AM
>> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>> Cc: Ron Burzese
>> Subject: [Sportsandrec] Fwd: Riding by faith, not by sight.
>>
>> As I forward this, said burrito is crisping in the skillet.
>>
>> Since this list is quiet, I thought I’d throw this out there. If any
>> of the bike speak is unclear, let me know. If any of you ride, I’d
>> love your submissions for the blind, cycling list.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Ron Burzese, NOMC
>> 37 degrees in Sacramento
>>
>>
>>> Begin forwarded message:
>>>
>>> From: Ron Burzese <rrburzese at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Riding by faith, not by sight.
>>> Date: November 16, 2016 at 10:16:30 PM PST
>>> To: blind_cycling at yahoogroups.com
>>>
>>> Taylor, one of the guys from a weekly men’s Bible study, offered to
>>> ride with me this week. I had forgotten that I even mentioned it to
>>> him. We met this morning, at 7:30. The temp was around 46f. Since he
>>> was a casual rider at best, I dressed accordingly, with jeans,
>>> t-shirt, walking shoes, and a windbreaker that I’ve had since I was
>>> 13, in Clearwater, 1981. It bears the name of my departed father’s
>>> pizza place, which has been in our family, since 1969. I chose it
>>> because it was the right weight for the conditions. Though I might
>>> not always mention it here, I always wear a helmet.
>>>
>>> I brought out the urban-assault tandem, which is currently set up
>>> for my lovely girlfriend, who is 5’4”. Now Taylor, is at least 5’8,
>>> if not 5’10, or taller. I mentioned that we’d need to raise his
>>> saddle, as I held him up, from the back seat. He asked me to lower
>>> it, though my neighbor, Billy and I tried to briefly explain the
>>> mechanics of a proper pedal-stroke. He wanted no part of it, so I
>>> let him set the lower height.
>>>
>>> In the second block, he moved over to the bike lane, for the
>>> west-bound traffic. We, were traveling east-bound, if you know what I’m sayin’.
>>> Hearing the parked cars, close to my left ear, then oncoming
>>> traffic, on my right, was very disconcerting to me. I even heard
>>> other cyclists passing us, on our right. Seasoned cyclist that I am,
>>> I was like, so embarrassed, and fearing for my life, as I asked
>>> Taylor to cross-over to the right side of the road. He tried to
>>> defend his logic, but I would not budge on this point. He looked
>>> back and merged right, across at least two lanes. As he began to
>>> initiate the merge, he clipped my freshly rubberized handle bar-end,
>>> on a trash canister, since it was garbage truck day. He thought the
>>> front tire was squishy, but I explained that it was simply the
>>> suspension fork, compressing beneath his weight.
>>>
>>> After going east on T Street, we headed north, on 20th Street. A
>>> classy female cyclist, complimented us on the tandem, so I gave her
>>> a squeak with my kitty-cat horn, before reaching C Street, where we
>>> caught the access trail, over the river, to the American River Bike
>>> Trail, headed for William Pond Park. We settled into a nice cadence
>>> and I was happy that I picked the correct layers for the ride. There
>>> were lots of dried leaves, crunching under our wheels. Taylor is a
>>> seminary student, so was discussing theology with me. I have studied
>>> for many years, so was an appropriate sounding board for what he was
>>> wrestling with, in his spiritual journey. We were cordial the entire
>>> time, though we were discussing some of the most controversial systematic theology.
>>>
>>> As we motored along, I could not help but get ahold of the
>>> beautiful, Fall day that embraced all of us, on the trail. We both
>>> agreed that every man is without excuse, as the Creation bore
>>> witness of the Creator. I also noticed that Taylor, 28, was looking
>>> back at me, as he was talking. Not quite, but he was looking off to
>>> his side, to better project his voice. Though thoughtful, I had my
>>> moments of wanting to remind him to pay more attention to his
>>> driving. However, he did a good job to do just that, every time I
>>> was about to say something. Maybe something in my facial expression
>>> tipped him off? We only went off the trail, a few times, but quickly
>>> got back on to the pavement, over the ridge. Yes, that would be the
>>> dangerous ridge that I did not yet have time to explain to this
>>> novice pilot. Thankfully, my tires were meaty enough to offer some margin for error.
>>>
>>> We made it to the park and I was really missing my girlfriend, as we
>>> found a picnic table, off from the trail. We sat for an hour,
>>> discussing more of his theological issues. I did not mind, though it
>>> challenged me to recall what I have studied, both in the past and
>>> more recently, on my own personal journey with the living God. I
>>> kept up with most of the depth that he was digging, but since I had
>>> a minimal breakfast, consisting of a few handfuls of corn flakes,
>>> and another appointment for lunch, I motioned that we began our return trip.
>>>
>>> Wouldn’t you know it, that crazy dude went back to his habit of
>>> riding on the wrong side of the road? He got back in line, after I
>>> reminded him. At the park, I clarified my reasoning for this, but
>>> did not mention my years of experience on the bike. I could tell
>>> that he was appreciating the opportunity to spend some quality time
>>> with another brotha, especially one who could spar with him on such a level of topic.
>>>
>>> In the closing mile, he noted that it made him feel more comfortable
>>> that I was blind. He said that it helped him open up, confess and be
>>> vulnerable. From the back seat, I smiled, being thankful for being
>>> able to counsel the man in his struggle. I felt as if I was where I
>>> needed to be, at the right time. We stopped at his truck, as I
>>> collected my residential parking permit, then shared our stats from
>>> the ride of 26.5 miles. He drove off and there I was, realizing that
>>> I was around the corner from my place, without my cane, and walking an 8-foot long bike.
>>> From our three-hours of theology, I knew I was in good company and
>>> resumed enjoying the glorious weather, then in the lower mid 60s.
>>> Though I did not have much time, I was able to efficiently move out
>>> the electric tandem, bring in the urban tandem, re-park the 80-pound
>>> electric bike, and keep track of all the accessories that accompany
>>> a bike ride. After a quick shower, I walked 20 blocks to my on time,
>>> lunch appointment, with Pastor Lamar, who already ate. Happy to have
>>> the time with him, I forgot about my hunger, for the next 90
>>> minutes. Another 20 block walk home, still not eating since 7:15, I
>>> stopped for a 2:30, California Chicken Burrito, but only ate half.
>>> Instead of eating the other half for dinner, I just had another few handfuls of corn flakes.
>>> As I write this, I must confess that I am looking forward to
>>> breakfast, already. It will be a cool morning, in the low 40s, but a
>>> hot, cast iron skillet, will make that burrito taste even better
>>> than fresh from its maker. I’ll be back on the hamster wheel, but
>>> you know, life, is all good, with me.
>>>
>>> Racramento Ron
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