Training bar

Abstract

A training bar to be worn simultaneously by a sighted and a non-sighted runner. The bar comprises a central rod approximately four and one half feet in length having a shock absorber disposed at either end. A belt or harness to be worn around the waist of the runners is attached to each shock absorber with the sighted runner wearing the belt with one end of the bar attached at the rear. The non-sighted runner wears the other belt with the remaining end of the bar attached at the front, so that when the pair are running in tandem they are separated by the length of the training bar. The separation permits both runners to run freely without interfering with one another. A change in the lead runner's speed or direction will be transmitted through the bar to the rear runner. Any shock created by a sudden stop or change in direction will be absorbed by the two shock absorbers.

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