Olivers Pond and Blind Guys Tri  

First of all, for anyone interested, the picture here is Ann Marie, and two of her swim buddies, trying out the water this weekend. Like I said, 14 degrees, but the weather looks good for the week, so it’ll most likely warm up a few more degrees before Sunday. If you want to see what a triathlon looks like at someone’s house, with a driveway for a transition area, have a look.

Next up, PLEASE read this. Triathlon is tough, but it’s even tougher if you can’t see where you are going. But that’s exactly what Terry Gardner is doing.

Terry is 51, and about 4 years ago, glaucoma took away 95 percent of the vision in one of his eyes. Always a sports fan, Terry had spent time watching the Corner Brook Triathlon. Now he was compelled to to give the sport a try. Terry is now preparing to participate in the Blind Guys Tri, a venture run in conjunction with the annual Joe’s Team Triathlon in Muskoka, Ont.

Give this a read if you need inspiration, feel sorry for yourself, or just need a feel good dose. And best of luck to Terry.