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.