FIRST OF ITS KIND RUN FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED RUNNERS AND GUIDES
A tribute to COVID-19 Warriors, health workers and Emergency rescue teams
First edition on Sep 12th, 2020 Second editio -November 1st, 2020
Join virtually via zoom link for flagoff and warmup! Participate alongside Erich Manser (VI)- World Record Holder for Iron Man, Niket Dalal (VI) Indian Record Holder for Ironman and Amarjeet Singh (VI): Ultra Marathoner, Neha Pawaskar (VI) holds several records in sports and many inspirational runners
A Time Based run: 30mins/60mins
Virtual Run for Community 1st edition(Sep 12th 2020)-Media Coverage & Participation:
These sessions will help you learn how to assist someone who is blind or visually impaired with guide running and also as phone buddy online.
To learn about upcoming sessions, write to info@guiderunnersindia.in
OVERVIEW:
Guide/Buddy provide confidential, reliable support that helps individuals who are blind or visually impaired lead the complete, rich, joyful lives they want to live. Guide/Buddy are matched as sighted guides for running, fitness or community activities, thereby opening new doors and opportunities.
Each guide is interviewed to check their running history, interests etc , and mentored by experienced Guide Runners
Examples of activities include:
Supporting the elderly VisuallyImpaired,Well Being Check, Serving as sighted guides for running, walking, and home workouts
More details will be provided by email on enrollment!
Learning Session with Chaz Davis, VisuallyImpaired American record holder in FULL Marathon with PB of 2hr 15 mins for full marathon, Massachussets Association for the Blind, USA