What and when to say?

Unknown areas exist not only for the blind but also for their guides.
Although the obstacles are not physical, the guides need just as much
attention as the ones they help. As the activity requires co-operation,
it is essential that the partners would understand each other for
contacting is not possible through looks or gestures. Same goals usually
produce the same will. If the two prepare for races, they have to be on
equal terms regarding pace, timing and energy.
While running, some people who have a little vision or have a good sense
of location might run in a team or with a single guide without clinging
to a tetter. In this case, it is the best if the runners agree on ways
of communication which do not take energy yet carry the right message.
Instructions should be short and precise, lacking politeness as the goal
is not social interaction but the avoidance of accidents. Using
comparisons may ease the running process if the technique of getting
over the obstacle is compared to the object itself. If one knows the
qualities of the block, it is possible that the person will be more
confident and will know what to do because the association will make it
clear. For example, if there is a branch across the path, it is enough
to mention the railroad track, as they share some qualities with the
branch. First, they are across the path, stepping over them requires
the leg being raised in a way that is different from that of the one
used when stepping up on the bus or the other side of the road. Second,
they have their own heights which is important to notice in order to
prevent the leg from being caught. The positioning of the object is the
best if it is calculated based on both the position of the runner as
well as the obstacle. The most well known form of doing this is to use
the clock as an example. The center of the circle is the runner, the
places of the numbers on the clock are assigned to the positions of the
objects. the clockwise instruction is short, and informative. Stroller
at 10."

Half Assisted

A visually impaired person with accompaniment can get the most out of
the running activity if both of them have their own pace and space.

A simple but creative invention seems to fulfill these requirements.
This is recommended not only for beginners whose brains have to learn to
sense the space and develop a good balancing, but to those who find it
difficult to run by the side of a partner as well. I fall into this last
category, I'm either too fast, or too slow, and if everything goes fine,
I'm worried that the guide, while taking care of me, forgets to do the
same on his or her behalf. To fix this problem, experts found the
solution which allows that the two could run free, only half assisted.
The two ends of a rope allows the two runners to be separated yet
the partner is able to lead. The flexible cord passes the slightest
movement in the right direction saving energy for the leader as it is
not necessary to give audible instructions. If the rope becomes tense,
it means that the runners are too far from each other; a loose rope by
contrast warns the individual that they are dangerously close and the
chances of an accident to occur are high.
Although important, the rope does not have to be a special one. The main
criteria it has to meet are flexibility, a comfortable handle, and
strength. As another advantage of the cell phone, the string that goes
with it is a perfect choice for the purpose. The only but not essential
change one has to make is to separate the two halves with a help of a
paper clip.

Running is the highest form of moving on our own power. If you think
about how much we had to improve from birth till we could raise to our
feet, I think it is logical if we prepare through a step by step process.
It is hard to believe that running does not only give a boost to our
brain functioning, blood circulation, and lung capacity, but it also
exercises almost all the muscles of the body including the large groups
on the two sides of the spine.
For a good start, here are some easy and effective leg strengthening
exercises that take us closer to our goal.
Calf workouts
Heel raising: Stand in a comfortable position on the ground. Raise
yourself on your tip toes and slowly let your heels back. After four
repetitions of ten sets, you will experience the result immediately.
Ankle and foot exercise
Sit down on the ground with your back leaned against the wall or the
side of your bed. Stretch your legs in front of you and move the feet
back and forth. The activity strengthens the ankles as well as the
muscles above. It is important as many people have accidents because of
the lack of training in these areas.
Thigh muscle building
Lie down on one of your sides and place your arm under your head to make
it comfortable. With your legs stretched, just lift the upper one as
high as you can. After a four sets of ten repetitions, change side and
do the same.
Stand up again shoulder width apart with the hands on the hips for
balancing and lower your body imitating the act of sitting down on a
chair. Bend your knees only so that they would not hurt.
To finish warming up, stay in your standing position and try to touch
the ground without bending the knees. It is painful in the beginning but
stretching prevents damage while running.
If you insert these exercises in your daily routine, it will be easy for
you to walk with me to see the best jogging places in the city of Budapest.

This blog is created to enhance the development of a better, more
positive attitude to sports with special regard to running and jogging.
Although there are thousands of websites dealing with this topic, not
many have the extra engredient of experiencing this activity from a
different perspective. People with physical handicap find it more
challenging to get engaged in any types of exercise; I hope that my
attempt to make a change will motivate not only the young and healthy
but the old and shy. Among the traditional sports, I will introduce all
my curious readers into the adventures of extreme sports including scate
boarding, and climbing.
Where is the extra engredient?

Since I am visually impaired, besides the techniques of getting the best
out of the body during sports, I also have the opportunity to share
those little creative findings that help me exercise them without the
co-operation of an assistance. This does not mean that I don't like
company but it is very important that people with disabilities would
find the way to cope in the world on their own and become individuals
whose contribution is just as necessary for others as theirs is for them.