Weekly assisted running workouts for adaptive athletes and guide training.
All levels welcome. No experience required.
Wednesdays at 7PM & Saturdays at 7AM
Upcoming
Guiding 101
Visual Aspects
Scan far, near, and immediately close
Anticipate and avoid obstacles early (terrain, turns, crowds, stations)
Alternate focus ahead, at feet, sides, and behind
Be aware of overhead hazards
Physical Aspects
Keep tether balanced
(not too tight/loose)Use nonverbal cues via tether/arm
Use touch for turns or major changes
Match or support athlete’s pace
Safer to slow down than risk falling
Verbal Aspects
Alert others of your presence
Learn athlete’s vision and cue preferences
Communicate clearly—don’t over/under talk
Call out starts/stops, pace changes, terrain, obstacles, inclines, lighting
Good Guide Qualities
Decisive and confident
Clear communication (verbal + nonverbal)
Planning ahead while aware of surroundings
Poor Guide Qualities
Indecisive
Unclear, over-talking, distracted or late guidance
Fail to read and adapt to the athlete cues