VIBES IN THE MARATHON

The NFC fitness challenge ended in November, but that didn't end the commitment to fitness for the team members who are participating in the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon on March 25, planning to do the half marathon. VIBES is also represented in the children's marathon in which participants walk or run one mile a day for a total of 26 miles. The half marathon participants that have committed so far include Ryne Goodrich, Jacoby Yarbro, Marian Wildgruber, and Sue Buckley  (a member of the Covenant Health team).  Paige is a participant in the children's marathon which will be held on March 24th. Several other are considering joining one of the VIBES running or walking teams. The public is welcome to come to Neyland Stadium to cheer for the athletes as they cross the finish line. What an exciting ending it will be when they finish their race in Neyland Stadium!

HOW TO BE A RUNNING GUIDE

Running and walking are excellent ways for blind or low vision people to enjoy the outdoors and keep in shape but these activities are a  bit different for a visually impaired or blind athlete in that they need a sighted guide that they can depend on to help them safely navigate the course.  After some training and practice runs, the two will move in sync with each other in full confidence. Over a period of time, guides may change and the need to train a new one arises. A good resource for visually impaired runners and walkers is United in Stride, an organization promoting running and walking for those who are blind or low vision. Their website is devoted to helping runners and walkers find volunteer guides in their area. Also at this website is a tutorial explaining how to train a guide. Those interested in volunteering as a guide as well as those looking for a guide can sign up at this site. For the training tutorial  click here.  For information on finding or becoming a guide,  click here

CONGRATULATIONS DANI

Photo; Dani Clark

The University of Tennessee campus newspaper, the UT Daily Beacon, featured Dani Clark, former Delta Gamma president. Under Dani's leaderhip, Dani and Delta Gamma won several awards, including Chapter of the Year, New Program of the Year, and Rising Leader of the Year. Delta Gamma is a huge supporter of Club VIBES, raising money and providing volunteers for many of our programs including guides for walking in West Town Mall. We are proud of Dani and all of her accomplishments and look forward to following her future successes.  To read the complete article, click here .

ADAPTED SPORTS FEST

Photo: Flyer for Adapted Sports Fest

UT Vols Leaders are hosting an afternoon of adapted sports activities and invite all Club VIBES members and anyone else with a disability to participate and experience sports that are included in the Para Olympics and Olympics.  It also gives the Vol Leaders who are UT student Scholarship athletes, experience in adapting sports for those with a range of disabilities.  Sports to be included are volleyball, soccer, goalball, zumba, cycling and more. 

 DATE: April 28, 2:00 pm-5:00 pm     

 LOCATION: Brenda Lawson Indoor Football Complex on the UT campus

                     1551 Lake Loudon Blvd

The event is free but you must register . To register, send an email to 

[email protected]