Guide Needed for Blind Runner

[freddybeachpete]

Greetings maniacs,

It's been a long time since I posted on the Forum but I am back in search of a guide. Through my friend Myra (about whom I have often posted!), I have been in contact with Tim McIsaac, a blind athlete who is part of the Won With One group (http://www.wonwithone.com) . Tim comes from a swimming background, just finished the Kelowna Apple Triathlon and now would like to work to improve on the running component of Tri racing. He is aiming to do a HalfM in Winnipeg in spring or summer of 2012 and so is in search of a guide for that event. No experience necessary. I feel very sure that there will be someone from RM who is interested to connect (pun intended) with him. I will check back on the Forum from time to time or else you can email him directly (tmcisaac@mymts.net) or me directly (pmcdouga@unb.ca) and I will ensure that you get hooked up (pun once again intended).

[HCcD]

'Tater is hosting a 2012 Winnipeg Hoopla for the race weekend, with millions and millions of Maniacs expected to attend, so I am sure you will find some interest from now until then ...

So, umm, out of curiousity, what time goal is he looking at ???

[freddybeachpete]

So, umm, out of curiousity, what time goal is he looking at ???

I asked him and he's not sure but thinks probably in the 2 1/2 hour range

[Jo-Jo]

I'm sure you'll find a guide!
One of my good friends was a guide with a blind triathlete recently (one of the wonwithone athletes ) and enjoyed the experience so much he's going to be a guide for another blind triathlete in a couple weeks.

Nice you popped in and know we're a great resource!

[phorunner]

...He is aiming to do a HalfM in Winnipeg in spring or summer of 2012 and so is in search of a guide for that event. No experience necessary...

Not to be a smartass, but I think one would require some measure of experience to run a half marathon.

That being said, I'd love to do it, but I'm not in the area, and it sounds like he'll be able to do a Half in less than that if he's already doing Tri's - which is just out of my pace range.

Best of luck though!

[freddybeachpete]

Not to be a smartass, but I think one would require some measure of experience to run a half marathon.

Point well taken - no experience as a guide necessary. Experience as a runner strongly encouraged!

[KBO]

Greetings maniacs,

It's been a long time since I posted on the Forum but I am back in search of a guide. Through my friend Myra (about whom I have often posted!), I have been in contact with Tim McIsaac, a blind athlete who is part of the Won With One group (http://www.wonwithone.com) . Tim comes from a swimming background, just finished the Kelowna Apple Triathlon and now would like to work to improve on the running component of Tri racing. He is aiming to do a HalfM in Winnipeg in spring or summer of 2012 and so is in search of a guide for that event. No experience necessary. I feel very sure that there will be someone from RM who is interested to connect (pun intended) with him. I will check back on the Forum from time to time or else you can email him directly (tmcisaac@mymts.net) or me directly (pmcdouga@unb.ca) and I will ensure that you get hooked up (pun once again intended).

I used to work with Tim! Does he need someone to train with him as well throughout the process?