I want to take this opportunity to introduce you to Aaron Scheidies. A recent graduate of the University of Washington and a physical therapist at RehabCare's Anderson House facility in Shoreline, WA. Aaron is a world class triathlete. He's competed as an Ironman. He has raced more than 70 times. Sound impressive? Here's the kicker...Aaron is legally blind.
As a triathlete he competes with a tethered guide and on a tandem bike. He uses the sound of other swimmers to make sure that he stays on course. The video below was shot by a Seattle news station in 2007. In 2005, Aaron teamed up with four other blind individuals and their athlete guides through the C-Different Foundation and traveled to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. There, they conquered the world's most grueling triathlon event: the Ironman, which consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and a 26.2 mile run. Aaron, along with the rest of the C-Different athletes, became the first blind athletes to complete the Ironman.
Take some time to check out Aaron's website. You can find it here. We've also linked to Aaron's blog in the "Websites We Like" section to the left. We hope to continue to follow Aaron as he races. Check back from time to time for updates.
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