RSVP Here
RSVP Here

Weekly assisted running workouts for adaptive athletes and guide training.

Bringing together athletes and trained volunteer guides to build endurance, technique, and connection through run training. Sessions also provide hands-on guide training to ensure safe, confident support for athletes of all abilities.

All levels welcome. No experience required.

Wednesdays at 7PM & Saturdays at 7AM

Memorial Park Tennis Center, 1500 E. Memorial Loop Dr.

Weather permitting. Memorial Park unless noted otherwise.

Upcoming

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Guiding 101

Guiding visually impaired runners fosters inclusion in sport and community.

Learn what Catapult looks for in volunteer guides. No weekly commitment required. All paces welcome, from walkers to sprinters.

    • Decisive and confident

    • Clear communication (verbal + nonverbal)

    • Planning ahead while aware of surroundings

    • Priority on athlete safety and goals

    • Indecisive

    • Unclear, distracted or late guidance

    • Failing to read and adapt to athlete and environment

    • Priority on personal goals over others

    • Scan far, near, and immediate

    • Anticipate and avoid obstacles early (terrain, turns, crowds, aid stations)

    • Aware ahead and of surroundings

      • Above, below, in front, behind

    • Keep tether balanced
      (not too tight/loose)

    • Nonverbal cues via tether/arm

    • Match or support athlete’s pace

    • Always safter to slow down

    • Learn athlete’s preferences

    • Alert others of your presence

    • Communicate clearly and concisely

    • Call out pace and terrain changes, obstacles, etc. as athlete prefers