Coaching stays descriptive, not dramatic
Facilitators outline foot placement, gaze direction, and recovery paths. Language avoids hype; instead, it highlights how terrain surfaces influence cadence.
Footing literacy
Participants learn to read moisture cues, shadow edges, and shared sight lines. Breaks are planned near benches or wide shoulders whenever routes include mixed surfaces.
Consent-forward gathering rules
Attendance lists note mobility considerations participants choose to share. Coaches repeat that opting out of any segment is always acceptable, and alternate pathways are marked on maps.
Signals and spacing
Hand signals supplement voice when wind rises. Group spacing respects public right-of-way, especially near cyclists or dog-walking corridors.
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