Help!!! I am guiding a visually impaired swimmer in a triathlon on Sunday 6/26. I know, I know. Please wait until after Sunday to chastise me. :-)
Anyway, I know I can swim on the side or behind my partner--not in front.
Does anyone have any experience guiding visually impaired swimmers in open water? I need basic guidelines (i.e. how to tether without constantly getting tangled), and/or a quick lesson on how to provide directions. My partner is completely blind so I cannot rely on visually cues (bright colors, etc.).
Thanks.
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Hi Sydned,
Thanks so much for your kinds words. The post you left last week was very helpful because it helped me with my confidence.
Yes, my partner and I rode a tandem together. My thought was to keep the seat a little lower because I wasn't as comfortable pilotting as I'd like to be. About 1/4 mile in my knees let me know I had the wrong idea. :-)
The run went well because my partner has run several marathons in the past so he was able to keep a steady pace.
And BTW, not to preach, but be in awe of my partner, absolutely, but please not of me. You'd be surprised how much help organizations like dare2tri, U.S. Blind Tandem Cycling Connection, and other great organizations could use. Whatever your speciality or interests and whatever the group--they'd definitely appreciate your help. I help with kids swim classes and can assure you I am a just okay swimmer.
Thanks again for your interest and kind words.
Hi Sydned,
Thanks so much for your kinds words. The post you left last week was very helpful because it helped me with my confidence.
Yes, my partner and I rode a tandem together. My thought was to keep the seat a little lower because I wasn't as comfortable pilotting as I'd like to be. About 1/4 mile in my knees let me know I had the wrong idea. :-)
The run went well because my partner has run several marathons in the past so he was able to keep a steady pace.
And BTW, not to preach, but be in awe of my partner, absolutely, but please not of me. You'd be surprised how much help organizations like dare2tri, U.S. Blind Tandem Cycling Connection, and other great organizations could use. Whatever your speciality or interests and whatever the group--they'd definitely appreciate your help. I help with kids swim classes and can assure you I am a just okay swimmer.
Thanks again for your interest and kind words.
