United In Stride

06/04/2025

United in Stride is making strides in Seattle! Our ambassador Kath Geramita recently joined forces with other community leaders in Seattle to put on some incredible events that United in Stride got to be a part of!

Read our blog post about it here: https://bit.ly/3ZOZXMb

[Image description: A group of people, some wearing jackets and others in running attire, walk and run along a paved park trail surrounded by trees.]

03/26/2025

Huge thank you to everyone who came out to the various events that United in Stride was at last week! Our members and ambassadors were present at multiple events across the country, and we had an awesome time getting out there, making connections with the community, and being active! This picture is from one of the events in California, where we had 14 blind and low vision athletes, 14 guides, and some additional blind/low vision athletes who we met at the event!

[Image description: Group of runners wearing medals smiling after completing a race, gathered together for a photo on a sunny day.]

03/21/2025

Shoutout to our amazing Los Angeles ambassador, Sonya Chapnick, who just completed her first-ever marathon at the Los Angeles Marathon!

With the support of incredible guides Aimee Specter (start to halfway) and Rachel Weinberger (halfway to finish), Sonya’s journey was full of heart, strength, and teamwork.

Check out this awesome video compilation by Rachel capturing the spirit of the day!

In Sonya's words: "We were truly United in Stride!"

02/21/2025

Did you know that United in Stride offers new activities beyond running and walking? Thanks to our brand-new expansion, our website now offers opportunities to connect for hiking, tandem cycling, and triathlon!

Log in now to update your profile with these new activity preferences and make some new connections! www.unitedinstride.com

[Image description: Promotional image for United in Stride featuring three sections: top shows two people hiking in the mountains, middle displays two people tandem cycling on a scenic road, and bottom captures a group participating in a triathlon event.]

02/19/2025

We are incredibly grateful to our sponsoring partner, Choosing To See, for funding our latest expansion! Thanks to their generous support, United in Stride now seamlessly connects blind and low-vision hikers, tandem cyclists, and triathletes with sighted guides—just as we do for runners and walkers. Their commitment empowers our community, expanding access to more activities than ever before. Thank you, Choosing To See, for making this possible!

Learn more about Choosing to See here: www.choosingtosee.org

[Image description: Thank you poster featuring an image of two individuals biking, with logos and a website link for Choosing to See.]

02/17/2025

We’re thrilled to share a long-awaited update to our website—one that many of you have requested!

While running and walking have always been at the heart of United in Stride, we know that many of you are eager to connect for more activities. That’s why we’ve expanded our search feature to include three new activities:
✅ Hiking
✅ Tandem Cycling
✅ Triathlon

Now, you can easily find and connect with community members who share your passion for these activities!

🔎 How to Update Your Profile & Get Started:

1️⃣ Log in to your United in Stride account.
2️⃣ Click "My Account" (top right corner).
3️⃣ Select "My Profile" from the drop-down menu.
4️⃣ Under "Athlete Info," check which fields need updating.
5️⃣ Click "Edit" under the "Profile" tab.
6️⃣ Complete or update your profile—including:
Your location (if you've moved)
Your experience running with or as a guide
Your availability for Hiking, Tandem Cycling, or Triathlon
Tandem Cyclists: Indicate if you have access to a tandem bike
7️⃣ Scroll down and click "Save Changes" before exiting—changes won’t save automatically!
8️⃣ Run a search to find others in your area who are ready to connect for a hike, ride, or training session!
📩 Questions? Email us at info@unitedinstride.com, and we’ll be happy to help!

We’re excited to see this new update bring even more connections and opportunities to our amazing community. Happy training!

Click here to log into your profile now: www.unitedinstride.com

01/10/2025

Featured Member Friday! Meet Scott Hudson, pictured here with two of his guides, including United in Stride Ambassador Cheyenne Meyer. Scott has used United in Stride to continue living a healthy life at his own speed.

Read more on our blog: https://bit.ly/3DId4Xw

[Image description: Three people smiling outdoors, the person in the center wears a headband and a shirt labeled "BLIND," while the person on the right wears a shirt labeled "GUIDE." They are surrounded by trees under a clear sky.]

12/27/2024

In case you missed it! Check out our final newsletter of 2024! Happy Holidays to everyone and Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays! As we wrap up 2024, we’re sharing some milestones, celebrating our members, and looking forward to the year ahead!

11/13/2024

Please join us in congratulating blind runner Sonya Chapnick and her guide Aimee Spector who completed the Santa Barbara Half Marathon together just over a week ago. Sonya and Aimee connected on United in Stride, and because of their work together, Sonya completed her first half marathon! We hope that you have more awesome runs ahead together!

[Image descriptions: 1) Two people smiling under the 'Santa Barbara Half & 5K Start' banner at a race event, one holding a white cane and wearing a "blind" vest. 2) Two women smiling in athletic attire, one wearing a "guide" vest and one wearing a "blind" vest. 3) Two athletes at a sporting event, one wearing a "GUIDE" bib and the other a "BLIND" bib, posing near a tent.]