Learn to Guide Run Workshop with Achilles International
A unique opportunity to learn the ropes for guide running with the team from Achilles International!
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Learn to Guide Run Workshop with Achilles International
A unique opportunity to learn the ropes for guide running with the team from Achilles International!
Getting there
For this session we're going to meet at the task, so you'll need to make your own way there. We encourage you to walk, run, or cycle to do so!
About this session
Would you like to try guide running for visually impaired athletes?
Or would like to refresh your skills for safe guiding practices?
Would you like to learn more about where guide running can take you, and about the VI running community?
Achilles International UK chapter leader Chris Blackabee and a team of experienced guide runners would love to invite you to a special introduction session.
Perfect for first timers and experienced guides looking for extra development opportunities!
Hosted at the iconic London Aquatics Centre in Stratford, London.
Saturday 2nd August
11am - 1pm
An optional £10 donation is requested, but is not a requirement for participation
Next Steps!
Email the Achilles International UK chapter at:
achillesuk@achillesinternational.org
To confirm your attendance!
More about Achilles International UK
Achilles International UK also host weekly group runs at various London locations every Thursday evening at 6pm, and participate in organised runs across the city on a regular basis
Here is an article by Tom Horn of NWLondoner.co.uk about one of our weekly running sessions at the Arsenal Emirates Stadium:
https://www.nwlondoner.co.uk/sport/10072025-achilles-uk-londons-accessible-running-club
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What to look out for
Make sure you've read our general guidelines for safety for taking part in a GoodGym session.
This is a GoodGym community mission. When we're doing a community mission we make our own way to the task, so you can choose to walk, run, or cycle. Thinking of cycling - check out our FAQs
Led by Simon Fitzmaurice
- Goodgym Islington AA - Likes long slow runs - Coach in Running Fitness
Who's going?
Location
There's space to change and leave bags and toilets. We're not planning to do anything purposefully dangerous, but GoodGym takes no responsibility for your safety during group runs, you participate at your own risk. Participants accept full responsibility for items stored at London Aquatics Centre , and London Aquatics Centre & GoodGym will not be held liable for any losses / damages.
Comments and questions
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If you have a question you would like to ask privately, you can email the GoodGym Islington area activator, Simon Fitzmaurice, .