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Category: Events and Tips
Disability Specific Guiding Tips
General Tips for Guiding Before the run: Make sure to communicate with your athlete before the run begins. The two of you can discuss strategies for how to make the run go as smoothly as possible….
Read MoreTips for Guiding a Blind or Visually Impaired (VI) Athlete
If you’re running with a VI runner for the first time, you might feel a little nervous about the whole thing. That’s not unusual, and we want you to feel comfortable. You will be paired with a runner and their…
Read MoreTips For Runners
Pre-Run Tips Train for the specific event for which you’re running; in other words practice goal pace and in an environment that is similar to the race. For training, keep the total distance covered shorter than the goal race,…
Read MoreTips For Guiding Athletes
Achilles guides serve as the athlete’s eyes, ears, guide, motivator, and most importantly…trusted running partner! Guides help to welcome Achilles athletes to the wonderful world of running, by promoting friendship, encouraging the athlete, helping them build self-confidence with running activities,…
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