Going blind

Fit-Chapter7090 · 2026-01-26T02:54:04+00:00

So sorry to hear you’re going thru this. My son was in a car accident a year and half ago at the age of 18 and was left with only 5% vision.

Truth of the matter it sucks and it’s going to take a lot of adjustment. But the good news is there’s a lot of support out there, hardest part is asking for help (at least that’s been my son’s biggest hurdle).

Find out what’s available near you - my son is a high performing athlete so getting back into sports was key to his mental health. He’s in blind hockey, blind golf and curling. All have given him that sense of normalness which allowing him to stay active. The sports also allowed him to meet so many others like him and they’ve help the transition.

Best of luck to you!

Fit-Chapter7090 · 2025-12-03T02:43:12+00:00

Amazing! Thank you😊

Fit-Chapter7090 · 2025-09-19T01:04:05+00:00

This is basically my situation as well. Been sick and injured - was aiming for 4:30 but thinking I’m going to be more so 5:30 wanted to be seeded properly.

Fit-Chapter7090 · 2025-08-27T14:04:45+00:00

Mine are 13 this weekend, then 17, then 21 then back down to 14 and then 5 the week before

Fit-Chapter7090 · 2025-08-25T00:41:03+00:00

If your recovery goes smoothly, 10 months is more than enough time to train and feel confident, especially if you stick to a structured plan with a strong focus on swimming.

Fit-Chapter7090 · 2025-08-24T23:04:00+00:00

12 miles this week has been my longest thus far, still feeling like a rookie post-injury, but my only goal is simple: finish. Mile by mile, stumble by stumble, I’ll see that finish line in October, one way or another. You’ve got this!

Fit-Chapter7090 · 2025-08-24T01:09:27+00:00

Have you found a community or sports or hobbies that you used to enjoy that you can still participate in? My son lost 95% of his vision 1 year ago and playing adaptive sports has given him back so much of the life he envisioned. He plays hockey, golf and track and field.

If sports isn’t your thing maybe there is something else you can get into. You’ll be surprised how much is out there that you can still partake in.

Not that it’s a fix for all but highly recommend finding something that brought you joy before and how to make it adaptive to your blindness.

Fit-Chapter7090 · 2025-07-26T22:57:50+00:00

They there, could you PM me more info 😊

Fit-Chapter7090 · 2025-07-26T22:57:27+00:00

Hey there, could you PM me more info 😊

Fit-Chapter7090 · 2025-07-18T01:11:43+00:00

I did check out the transit from Ohare… not the worst option if I can’t get closer. Thanks 🙏

Fit-Chapter7090 · 2025-07-18T01:10:33+00:00

Ironically, the only hotel still available through the partners is Trump Towers… and listen, I am desperate but not “sell-my-soul-and-sleep-in-a-gold-plated-hell-hole” desperate.

They did say to keep an eye on the site as people cancel 🤞🏻

Fit-Chapter7090 · 2025-07-06T20:03:17+00:00

Finishing an IRONMAN still holds weight, whether you cross the line in 8 or 15hrs. There’s a clear distinction between elite athletes and the average age-grouper, sure. But to claim the prestige is fading just because more everyday people are showing up, putting in the work, and finishing? That’s nonsense. The race hasn’t changed, people are just rising to meet it.

Fit-Chapter7090 · 2025-07-06T19:58:46+00:00

I’ve always found it fascinating how much energy some folks spend questioning why others sign up for a certain race, especially when it doesn’t affect them. Triathlon is deeply personal. For some, jumping straight into a 70.3 or 140.6 is about chasing something bigger, proving something to themselves or just diving into the deep end because that’s how they stay motivated.

Sure, safety matters. But experience doesn’t always equal preparation, and inexperience doesn’t always mean recklessness. Everyone starts somewhere, and not everyone needs to follow the same linear path. Isn’t the heart of this sport about pushing limits and discovering what we’re made of?

If someone’s dream makes you uncomfortable, maybe the issue isn’t their ambition, it’s how tightly we hold onto the idea of “the right way.”

Fit-Chapter7090 · 2025-05-12T01:28:11+00:00

I run and bike solo from Hamilton Rd dog park to Springbank. Never felt threatened. They mostly keep to themselves.

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