Achilles in the News
2023
December 29, North Jersey.com, ‘True Inspiration:’ Achilles International Chapter Empowers Athletes in New Jersey
December 28, Runner’s World, 8 Running Challenges You Should Set in 2024
December 18, Outside, The ‘Taco Bell 50K’ Requires Strong Legs—and a Stronger Stomach
December 10, KHON 2, Almost 30,000 Hit the Streets for Honolulu Marathon
December 6, The Fitzness Show, 2X Boston, NYC, & World Marathon Champion Handcyclist Wendy Larsen
December 4, KCRA 3, The Effort Helping Visually Impaired Athletes Run the California International Marathon
December 3, Knowledia, Volunteers start Cambridge running group with guides for visually impaired people
November 26, Patch, Blind Runner Finishes Her First Half Marathon
November 23, Star News, Blind Canterbury Runner Completes NYC Marathon
November 16, Good Morning America, Woman with Low Vision Completes New York City Marathon with Help from Running Guides
November 15, Forbes, NYC Marathon Top FInishers Are First to Qualify for Team USA at 2023 Paralympics
November 7, Deadline Detroit, Bernstein Runs His 26th Marathon
November 6, WKNY, BG 26.2 and Half Marathon Gather to Support those with MS
November 6, Access Hollywood, Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Run 2023 NYC Marathon Together
November 5, ABC 7 New York, 2023 New York City Marathon: Everything to know about this year's big race
November 5, The New York Times, Highlights from the 2023 New York City Marathon
November 5, The Times of India, New York city marathon: What is it and who is participating this year?
November 5, Vulture, Which Celebrities are the Fastest Marathon Runners
November 5, The New York Post, 2023 NYC Marathon: How celebrities including Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes fared
November 4, The Washington Post, What to Know About the 2023 New York City Marathon
November 3, The Messenger, ‘Catfish’ Star Nev Schulman Warns About AI Dangers in Dating and Beyond (Exclusive)
November 3, Audacy, More than 500 runners with disabilities will take part in Sunday’s marathon
November 3, The New York Post, All the celebrities running the 2023 NYC Marathon: Amy Robach, TJ Holmes and more
November 3, NBC 5, Keeseville's Devann Murphy ready for NYC Marathon with crutches
November 2, The Messenger, Nev Schulman Previews His ‘Meaningful’ New York City Marathon Race Alongside Blind Runner (Exclusive)
November 1, PIX 11, Blind Runner Giving Insight Into NYC Marathon Training
November 1, The New York Times, How a Blind Runner Trains for the New York City Marathon
November 1, Bicycling.com, This Blind Cyclist Found His Passion for Triathlons and Aims to Compete at the Paralympics
October 24, Your Tango, Running as A Marathon Guide for People with Disabilities Made Me a Better Human
October 24, Another Mother Runner, Many Happy Miles: Guiding Visually Impaired Athletes
October 22, WGNTV, Race in Chicago’s Medical District Benefits Chicago Lighthouse
October 17, ABC 7 NY, Celebrities Who’ll Run the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon
October 17, FOX 32 Chicago, Runners Prepare for 2nd Annual Rise to Shine Race Focused on Accessibility
October 15, Detroit Free Press, Boston Winner Zach Stinson Takes Free Press Marathon Handcycle Division
October 15, ABC 7 WXYZ Detroit, Detroit Free Press Marathon Participation Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels
October 14, The Hartford Courant, Pictures: Eversource Hartford Marathon
October 6, The Colorado Sun, A gentle push gets adaptive athletes into Fort Collins running club and races
September 28, New York Road Runners, Unleashing the Spirit of Resilience: Rome's Inspiring Journey from Tragedy to Triumph
September 25, FOX 32, Runners eagerly finish Life Time Chicago Half Marathon in Jackson Park
September 22, Next Avenue, Empowering Every Race
September 21, Patch, Despite Health Issues, Kim Stanley Now Feels Free
September 13, ESPN Pressroom, ESPN presenta RUNAHOLICS 2023 #21KESPN
September 13, Bronx Times, Achilles International Adaptive Cycling Workout
September 10, WGN9, Run for the Parks! Run, Walk, or Roll 5K and pancake after party
September 8, Able News, Achilles Runs Annual Hope & Possibility Race
September 8, White Canes Connect, Running with Purpose: How Philly Achilles Empowers All
September 7, Otago Daily Times, Running without any limitations
September 7, Stuff, 'It gives me purpose': Achilles Manawatū athletes reaching their personal best together
September 5, Boston Athletic Association, B.A.A. Gives Back Grants Open for Applications
September 5, Endurance.biz, Latest application round opens for B.A.A. Gives Back Grants
August 25, Better Bike Share, Lyft’s Take On Adaptive Bike Share, Part 1: New York, NY
August 21, El Heraldo de Mexico, Palmira Martínez and Lucía Porfirio, the athletes who run against discrimination
August 4, SHAPE, How Achilles International Is Making Running More Accessible—And How You Can Get Involved
July 28, Mainebiz, TD Beach to Beacon Will Feature 10 Wheelchair Athletes
July 25, Boston Athletic Association, Giving Back to Boston: Spring 2023 Grant Recipients Announced
July 24, QNS, Achilles International’s adaptive cycling program allows Queens residents with disabilities to exercise and socialize
July 19, Otago Daily Times, Blind Runner to Compete in New York Marathon
July 18, Secret San Francisco, A Complete Guide to the San Francisco Marathon
July 10, TD Stories, The 2023 Achilles Hope & Possibility Road Race was a Day to Remember for Thousands of Athletes
July 1, Global Village Space, Achilles Runners Face Challenges as a Team
July 1, The New York Times, These Runners Confront Challenges Together
June 30, The Hollywood Reporter, Events of the Week: ‘The Afterparty,’ ‘Joy Ride’ and More
June 30, Gwinnett Daily Post, Gwinnett's Ken Higgins on verge of Peachtree Road Race history as oldest wheelchair athlete
June 27, Ok! Magazine, HOT PICS! 'Selling Sunset's' Chrishell & Emma celebrate at Casamigo's Party in LA, Victoria Brito Attends 'The Daily's' Pride event at Hard Rock NYC
June 26, Extra, June 2023 Fresh Pix
June 26, WNBC, NYRR: 6,860 Finish Achilles Hope & Possibility Run
June 26, FOX 5, Achilles Hope & Possibility 4M
June 25, PIX 11, Jon Stewart, Tiki Barber Join 4M to Support Athletes with Disabilities
June 25, WABC, Achilles Hope & Possibility Four Mile Run in Central Park
June 23, News 12 Bronx, First-time racer says blindness, rain won't keep her from running Achilles Hope & Possibility 4M this weekend
June 21, Spectrum NY1 News, Achilles Hope & Possibility Four Mile Race This Sunday
June 21, Harlem World, Achilles Hope And Possibility 4M Race, As Local Harlem Resident Puspa Prepares!
June 19, 06880, Operation Fish Market: Eric Lederer’s 7,000-Mile Bike Ride Across America
June 16, News 12 Brooklyn, Bronx Senior Strives Forward Despite Partial Loss of Her Leg
June 15, Yahoo! Finance, HOKA UNVEILS FIRST GLOBAL CAMPAIGN AS A BILLION DOLLAR BRAND
June 15, Women’s Wear Daily, Hoka Unveils Murmuration, the Latest Iteration of Its Fly Human Fly Campaign
June 15, Marketing Dive, Hoka’s new high-flying ads look to build on $1B sales momentum
June 11, The Ridgefield Press, Ridgefield man with 'learning disability' who volunteers in disaster zones wants to inspire others
June 8, The Cigna Group, The power of community: Harnessing the human spirit with Achilles International
June 7, Outside, It’s Global Running Day. Time to Lace Up Those Shoes
June 7, KHOU 11, 'Completely grateful' | Houston woman helps guide blind triathletes to burn down barriers
May 22, Guru Focus, The Cigna Group and Connecticut Governor Lamont Celebrate Freedom Team Athletes During 2023 Achilles International Relay
May 22, WFMZ-TV, The Cigna Group and Connecticut Governor Lamont Celebrate Freedom Team Athletes During 2023 Achilles International Relay
May 22, Yahoo Finance, The Cigna Group and Connecticut Governor Lamont Celebrate Freedom Team Athletes During 2023 Achilles International Relay
May 22, Cision PR Newswire, The Cigna Group and Connecticut Governor Lamont Celebrate Freedom Team Athletes During 2023 Achilles International Relay
May 18, FOX 61, From Boston to DC, “Freedom Team” on a roll to support wounded veterans
May 18, Hartford Courant, PHOTOS: Achilles International’s Freedom Team stops at the CT State Capitol
May 15, The Ability Toolbox, Achilles International Celebrates 40 Years with a Special Relay
April 27, Poughkeepsie Journal, Leaping Into Advancement
April 25, Runner’s World, American Runner Thought to Be First Visually-Impaired Athlete to Complete 6 World Marathon Majors
April 24, Bergen Record, Amputees test out new running blades at Upper Saddle River event, seeking active lifestyles
April 18, Metro West Daily News, PHOTOS: Crowds come out to watch 127th Boston Marathon runners pass through Framingham
April 17, Yahoo, ‘Anyone can do it’: Woman who is legally blind completes Boston Marathon
April 17, Boston.com, Zachary Stinson and Alicia Dana take Boston Marathon handcycle titles
April 14, Mass.gov, Ayer District Probation Officer Stacy Deveau Assists Disabled Athletes Participating in the Boston Marathon
April 14, ESPN, How a blind Mexican runner's belief in destiny cleared his hurdles on the way to Boston Marathon
April 11, Boston.com, The Are the Best Groups for Boston-Are Runners, According to Readers
April 5, Rolf PRIMA, Francesco Magisano’s First Ever Blind Ultraman Completion
March 28, Marymount Manhattan, MMC Alum Uses Comeback from Life-Altering Accident to Inspire Others
March 13, Age is No Barrier, Ironman Michael Doyle Has a Challenge for You
March 7, Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Prospect Park Drive to be Improved for Cyclists and Pedestrians
March 7, The City Life Org, Prospect Park Alliance, NYC Dot + NYC Parks Release Park Drive Safety Study Dot Announces Plans to Repave and Pilot Lane Reconfiguration on East Drive
February 21, Nmas, Chronicles and Stories: Runners with Visual Impairments
February 15, AmeriDisability, Blind Athlete Sets Ultraman Record Completing Double Ironman Race
January 27, 515: The Ultra Podcast, S4E1 -- Ultraman Florida Athlete in Profile : Francesco Magisano
January 23, EIN News, Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces 2023 National Ambassador Leah Zelaya from New York
January 23, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces 2023 National Ambassador Leah Zelaya from New York
January 18, Google Cloud, Project Guideline: Tasuki connecting with Google's AI. Ekiden for Visually Impaired Runners
January 16, The Skimm, The Daily Skimm: MLK Day
January 15, WKRN, Over $100K Raised by Giving Machines Nashville During Holiday Season
January 10, VeryWellFit, According to This Marathoner, Running is for Everyone
January 6, Nasdaq, Achilles International Rings the Opening Bell
January 1, Arkansas Democrat Gazette, People to Watch in 2023 Include Advocate, Author, Designer
2022
December 29, Williamson Source, Don’t Miss the Last Few Days of the Giving Machine at CoolSprings Galleria
December 20, Trending Work, Hall of Fame: Charitable Classic Kicks Off Wheelchair Basketball
December 19, MassLive, Wheelchair Basketball Charity Classic Kicks Off at Hall of Fame
December 6, Runner’s World, The Complete Guide to New York City Running Clubs
December 3, Inspire More, Every Racer is Celebrated Like a Champ in NYC Marathon Thanks to Project Finish
November 29, Footwear News, Charity Works: Hoka Donates $30,000 to Achilles International, Delivering Good Receives $100,000 Grant from Aerie Real Foundation + More News
November 29, Special Olympics New Jersey, Faces of SONJ: A Marathon of a Journey
November 24, Las Vegas Review Journal, Runners, walkers take part in Wobble Before You Gobble — PHOTOS
November 24, River Journal, NYMC Department of Physical Therapy Welcomes New Faculty
November 21, 12 News, Blind athlete and the 'Voice of Ironman' made 2022 Arizona competition a special event
November 18, Oklahoma’s News 4, Woman with cane finishes marathon last – for second time
November 17, Runner’s World, New Heights: From Subway Tragedy to Marathon Triumph
November 16, Yahoo News, Runners Cheer as Final Person Completes NYC Marathon
November 15, NBC 10 Philadelphia, Woman With Visual and Hearing Impairment Prepares for Philly Half Marathon
November 14, Go Erie, It didn’t take long for the Christmas decorations to appear
November 13, The Spinoff, Essay on Sunday: One hour, seventeen minutes and fifty-eight seconds
November 6, The New York Times, How to Run the New York City Marathon
November 4, Well and Good, The 19 Best Handcycle Races, Marathons, and Half-Marathons in the USA in 2023
November 4, CBS, He Lost His Legs After Falling Onto Subway Tracks. Now He’s Preparing for the New York City Marathon: “Bring it on”
November 4, ESPN, NYC Marathon: Paralyzed marathoner Pierry Duvan Ramirez keeps eye on his finish line while helping others cross theirs
November 4, ABC 7, Hand cyclist seeks to inspire in TCS New York City Marathon after subway accident
November 4, Sports Illustrated, The Unthinkable Kept Her From Racing the NYC Marathon in 1993. Now She’s Back
November 4, Fleet Feet, After Post-Olympic Depression, Alexi Pappas Finds New Purpose in Guiding Visually Impaired Marathoner
November 3, Insider, A man who lost both legs after getting run over by the subway is competing in the New York City marathon
November 3, Pix 11, Man Who Lost His Legs in a Subway Accident to Race the NYC Marathon
November 1, Runner’s World, This Athlete Lost Both Legs in a Subway Accident, But Is Determined to Handcycle the NYC Marathon
October 31, Forbes, As They Prep for the NYC Marathon, Female Runners Share What Inspires Them
October 29, Spectrum News 1 New York, A Marathon Journey Full of Hurdles
October 28, Strava, Ready for the next challenge, the New York marathon, by Ary Dias
October 25, Nogales International, ‘You’ve Got to Fight:’ RRHS Grad Takes on NYC Marathon
October 25, Fox 32 Chicago, First annual race held in Chicago for the visually impaired
October 25, New York Road Runners, Team Inspire to Capture Spirit of the TCS New York City Marathon with Compelling Runner Stories on Sunday, November 6
October 21, Bicycling, This Handcyclist Became the First Female Wheelchair Athlete to Complete the Ironman World Championship
October 21, AZ Central, His eyesight faded. But this marathoner's road ahead is clearer than ever
October 16, Yahoo, Free Press Marathon: Last year's Disabilities Division winners roll to repeat wins
October 6, Time Out, Meet Four Incredible Runners You’ll See on the NYC Marathon Course This Year
October 6, Williamson Source, Giving Machines at CoolSprings Galleria Will Offer Shoppers on Opportunity to Give Back This Holiday Season
October 5, QNS,Elmhurst resident preparing to run in 24th consecutive NYC Marathon
October 5, MM+M Online, Degree Helps Marathon Runners with Physical Conditions to Cross the Finish Line
September 27, Record Online, Two crutches, 13.1 miles, one inspirational Dutchess County Classic finish
September 20, iMore, Apple TV Plus showcases women from Achilles International in Gutsy bonus
September 19, Apple TV+, Gutsy — Extra Gutsy Women from Achilles International | Apple TV+
September 18, Rotorua Daily Post, Rotorua marathon: Partially blind woman runs 21kms with help from Achilles 'family'
September 7, Little Black Book, How Degree’s Marathon Team Proved They’re ‘Not Done Yet’
September 4, Star News, A Marathon Effort For Running Pair
September 3, Fox News, Blind Michigan Judge Drives Race Car - and Inspires Others to Follow Their Dreams, Too
September 3, Yahoo! News, Blind Michigan Judge Drives Race Car - and Inspires Others to Follow Their Dreams, Too
August 29, Best Buddies, Meet a Citizens Match
August 26, Beach Metro Community News, Achilles International Canada hosts Redefining Disability event on Aug. 27 at Woodbine Beach Park
August 26, Texas A&M Today, Going the Distance
July 25, Philadelphia Patch, Philadelphia Man Finishes Marathon After Knee Injury, Vision Loss
July 20, Bustle, How Running Helped Tyler Cameron Escape The Bachelorette Scrutiny
July 19, Yahoo Finance, Degree® Deodorant Introduces their "Not Done Yet" Marathon Team to Give Second Chances to Runners Who Previously Didn't Finish Marathons
July 19, Business Insider, Degree® Deodorant Introduces their "Not Done Yet" Marathon Team to Give Second Chances to Runners Who Previously Didn't Finish Marathons
July 8, 303 Magazine, Achilles Denver Creates Community for Runners with Disabilities
June 27, WCBS Newsradio 880, 20th Achilles Hope & Possibility Race
June 26, NY1, Annual Achilles Hope & Possibility Race
June 26, WNBC, Race To Support Athletes With Disabilities
June 26, WCBS, Achilles Hope and Possibility 4-Mile Run Held in Central Park
June 26, WCBS, Thousands of athletes of all abilities join Achilles Hope and Possibility event in Central Park
June 26, CBS New York, Thousands of athletes of all abilities join Achilles Hope and Possibility event in Central Park
June 25, Stamford Advocate, Stamford man had both legs amputated after a subway accident. Obstacle-filled 5K race? 'Bring it on
June 25, Campaign US, Don’t run, fly, Hoka says in first global ad campaign
June 24, Achilles Connecticut, 20 years of hope, possibility, and Trisha Meili
June 22, Gotta Run with Will, Francesco Magisano from Achilles International is the guest.
June 21, Running USA, BibRave Partners with Achilles International to Promote Inclusion for All Athletes
June 20, Sourcing Journal, Hoka Launches ‘Most Extensive’ Global Marketing Campaign Yet
June 16, Retail Dive, DTC footwear brand Hoka debuts first global campaign
June 16, Shots, HOKA invites humans across the globe to lace up and fly
June 16, Media Post, HOKA Builds On Hot-Shoe Status With First Global Campaign
June 15, Endurance.biz, HOKA stepping out with FLY HUMAN FLY campaign
June 15, New York Road Runners, 20 Years of the Achilles Hope & Possibility 4M
June 15, Cision PR Newswire, HOKA Invites Humans Across the Globe to Lace Up and Fly with Their First Global Campaign. Fly Human Fly™
June 15, Yahoo Sports, HOKA to Launch First Global Advertising Campaign
June 1, Bronx Times, Weekly program brings free adaptive cycling to Bronxites with disabilities at Williamsbridge Oval
May 16, ABC 7, Double amputee Denver Colfax Marathon runner breaks barriers
May 15, Fox 31, Double amputee runs with purpose in Colfax Marathon relay
May 14, Denver Post, Every Colfax Marathon bib’s got a story to tell. This Army veteran and double amputee has one of the best.
May 13, National Federation of the Blind Braille Monitor, Achilles Utah: True Vision
May 13, Forbes, Lyft, Achilles International Announce Expansion Of Joint Adaptive Cycling Program
May 2, 1010 WINS, For this 5 Boro Bike Tour rider, the fun wasn't in seeing the city's sights
May 1, KSL.com, Google tests technology to help Utah athletes with blindness exercise unassisted
May 1, CBS Philly, Many Participants Ran At 42nd Broad Street Run In Philadelphia With Purpose: ‘It Just Means So Much To Raise Money
April 15, ESPN, Nearly blind Brazilian runner Ary Dias' quest for normalcy leads him to Boston Marathon
April 15, Brazilian Times, Geison Rodrigues: Maratonista Brasileiro Representa O Brasil Na Maratona De Boston 2022
April 12, Las Vegas Sun, Blind mother, daughter team up for Las Vegas challenge
April 5, SELF, 11 Running Groups to Help You Find Your Community on the Roads
March 21, LAist, Morning Brief: LA Marathon, Coastal Erosion, And Dodgers Bobbleheads
February 21, Endurance Sportswire, Running USA Welcomes Race Directors, Vendors to 2022 Industry Conference
February 19, FOX 5 KVVU-TV, Blind athlete, 400 runners take on Jackpot-Ultra Running Festival in Henderson
January 31, Seven Sharp, Meet the young athlete who’s earnt the nickname rocket man
January 9, Oprah Daily, Oprah Explains Why Being Your Truest Self Is the Biggest Impact You Can Make
January 6, Good Gym, Kings for a day! 5 runners ran to help their local community in Islington.
January 4, Oprah Daily, 10 Ways to Spark Change in Your Community
2021
December 17, 2021 Al Roker and wife receive wonderful news about son Nick - see the heartwarming video
December 8, 2021 New technology tested at Quinnipiac helps blind athletes run independently
December 6, 2021 How People With Disabilities Walk, Run Or Train For Marathons (7:08)
November 28, 2021 9 Wellness Nonprofits You May Want to Consider for Giving Tuesday
November 22, 2021 Al Roker and Deborah Roberts Are Beyond Proud of Their Son's Latest Achievement
November 15, 2021 TD Bank’s deep roots support a thriving presence in NYC
November 14, 2021 Lipsey runs NYC Marathon as a guide for Achilles International
November 12, 2021 Penn Manor grad accompanies another runner - who is blind - during NYC marathon
November 9, 2021 Several stars from Bachelor Nation attend the New York Marathon — Here are their run times
November 9, 2021 “A Joy Bomb”: Wilton’s Alex Grano And His Two Hometown Running Partners Complete NYC Marathon
November 8, 2021 The Complete List Of Every Bachelor Nation Star’s 2021 NYC Marathon Time
November 8, 2021 Tayshia Adams, Matt James, And More Bachelor Nation Faves Just Ran The 2021 NYC Marathon—Here's How They Did
November 6, 2021 Al and his family are all smiles as they run 5K: 'Having a good time'
November 5, 2021 How to Start Training for a Marathon, According to Peloton's Mariana Fernández and Becs Gentry
November 5, 2021 Woman beats extraordinary odds, runs 20th marathon
November 1, 2021 D.P.T. Students Raise Nearly $4,000 During 23rd Annual Race for Rehab
October 4, 2021 Achilles International duos make grueling, inspiring tandem bike ride from Salt Lake to St. George
October 1, 2021 From youngest to elite: St. George Marathon runners look ahead to race day, share inspirational stories (subsection ‘Running Blind’)
September 10, 2021 Get Inspired and Run with Achilles Long Island Breaking Barriers One Practice at a Time
September 9, 2021 15yo runs through Eastern Iowa to help those with disabilities, wounded veterans
July 25, 2021 CEO Emily Glasser on City Watch on ADA Anniversary
July 21, 2021 Veterans With Disabilities Celebrate Resiliency, Conquer 650-Mile Relay
July 11, 2021 4,000 Athletes Participate in Achilles Hope Run Honoring Athletes with Disabilities
July 10, 2021 Final Stretch of Race Supporting Athletes With Disabilities Wraps up in Central Park
July 7, 2021 Para-Opportunities (pages 16-22)
July 2, 2021 George W. Bush Pays Tribute to Wounded Veterans: “Resilience and Determination”
June 28, 2021 12 Ways to Celebrate American Independence This Week: Achilles Resilience Relay Race
June 25, 2021 Meet the Local Runner who is Blind and Representing Philly in a New Long-Distance Relay
June 16, 2021 Blind Runner and Running Guide Train for Chicago Marathon
March 10, 2021 Cigna and Achilles International Partner to Share Stories of Resilience
March 24, 2021 Mauricio Blandino - Ageless New Yorker
March 21, 2021 Tethered Together for a Virtual Half Marathon. How this Special N.J. Running Club Became a Family
2020
December 22, 2020 Dr. Joe Park from “The Bachelorette” Volunteers as a Running Guide with Achilles International
December 18, 2020 Group Gives Training Opportunities To Athletes Of All Abilities
December 15, 2020 With One Foot In Front Of The Other, “Warrior Princess” With Multiple Sclerosis Trains For The NYC Marathon
November 1, 2020 The New York City Marathon Was Canceled. Runners Ran The Course Anyway nytimes.com
October 30, 2020 Thousands Sign Up To Participate In New York City Marathon’s Virtual Race radio.com
October 27, 2020 They Call Him ‘Fast Daniel’ bvmsports.com
October 23, 2020 Achilles Mongolia Is Going All Out For Their Virtual New York City Marathon runnersworld.com
October 22, 2020 Toughened By Adversity, Blind Achilles Runners Fear No Athletic Challenge buckscountycouriertimes.com
October 17, 2020 The Wildest, Most Inspiring Runners In The NYC Marathon nypost.com
October 9, 2020 Man Helps People With Disabilities Run Marathons gazettextra.com
September 28, 2020 Wheelchair Athlete Looks To Put Imprint On Virtual Eversource Hartford Marathon This Year wfsb.com
September 20, 2020 A Virtual Boston Marathon, A Flat Tire, And An Act of Kindness courant.com
September 10, 2020 Achilles Nashville 7th Hope & Possibility Race Goes Virtual murfreesboropost.com
July 21, 2020 Achilles International Brings Much Needed Virtual Programs To Athletes Around The Globe Fleetfeet.com
July 21, 2020 Running Is For Everyone: Achilles International Athletes On Why Inclusion Matters Fleetfeet.com
July 20, 2020 Watch This Visually Impaired Runner Crush her First Trail Ultramarathon Shape.com
July 9, 2020: Blink Fitness Teams Up With Achilles International To Help Athletes Prepare For Inaugural Virtual Hope & Possibility 5K/10-Miler. PRnewswire.com
June 24, 2020: Achilles International Connects Volunteers to Athletes with Disabilities. Cheddar.com
May 26, 2020: Athletes with Disabilities Face Unique Challenges During Covid-19 Restrictions. Women’s Running
Apr. 15, 2020: Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Has Words of Hope. Boston 25 News.
Apr. 08, 2020: Social Distance, Blindness and Coronavirus: How People with Disabilities Like Me are Adjusting. New York Daily News.
Feb. 19, 2020: He Lost Leg in Afghanistan and Attempted Suicide Twice, then Became Miami Marathon Champ. Miami Herald.
Feb. 09, 2020: Colombian Parathlete and Peruvian Rookie Write a Beautiful Story at the Miami Marathon. El Neuvo Herald.
Feb 08, 2020: For the fourth Consecutive Year, Colombia is the Country with the Most Foreigners in the Miami Marathon. Noticias Caracol.
Jan. 22, 2020: From Blind Hockey to Goalball: Playing Sports with Vision Loss. Kojo Nnamdi Show.
Jan. 19, 2020: Ft. Bend Amputee Hopes to Lead Handcyclists at Chevron Houston Marathon. ABC13.
Jan. 17, 2020: Woman Becomes Champion for Athletes with Disabilities. ABC13.
Jan. 11, 2020: ’Walking Quadriplegic’ Army Vet Takes on 5K, 10K, Half and Full Marathon in the Same Week. American Military News.
Jan. 09, 2020: Cigna Sponsors Another Amazing Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. MickeyBlog.
Jan. 09, 2020: Cigna Helps People Achieve Aspirational Health Goals at the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. AP News.
2020: After Being Partially Paralyzed, Hannah Gavios Is Completing Marathons. Great Big Story.
2019
Dec. 08, 2019: Unique Runners Compete in Fit Team Palm Beaches Marathon. Fox29.
Dec. 02, 2019: Palm Beach “Bowtie Guy” Used Military Training to Overcome Adversity. Palm Beach Post.
Nov. 27, 2019: Achilles International Names Emily Glasser President and CEO. Yahoo Finance.
Nov. 24, 2019: Andy Adler Goes One On One with Magic Johnson. Pix11.
Nov. 21, 2019: The Courage to Go Forward Gala Honoring Achilles Athletes, Families and Volunteers Sets Fundraising Record. Yahoo Finance.
Nov. 21, 2019: The Courage To Go Forward Gala Honoring Achilles Athletes, Families and Volunteers Sets Fundraising Record. Multivu.
Nov. 17, 2019: Los Limites Para Ellos No Existen. El Norte.
Nov. 12, 2019: 26(.2). Medium.
Nov. 11, 2019: The View: Shout Out to Achilles Freedom Team from Meghan McCain (1:10). ABC News.
Nov. 04, 2019: Wounded Veteran Learns to Walk, then Run, with Help from Fellow Vets. Today.
Nov. 08, 2019: NYC Marathon: Going the Distance with Diabetes. Diabetes Voice.
Nov. 05, 2019: For Achilles Athletes and Their Guides, Running Marathons is a Team Sport. Queens Eagle.
Nov. 04, 2019: The Most Inspiring Moments of the NYC Marathon. Runner’s World.
Nov. 01, 2019: Adam Phillips Interview with Achilles International. VOA News.
Nov. 01, 2019: Runners Gear Up for 49th NYC Marathon Sunday. WNYC.
Nov. 01, 2019: Opening Ceremony for TCS NYC Marathon. Pix11.
Nov. 01, 2019: After Life-Changing Paralysis, This Woman is Racing in the NYC Marathon with her Best Friend. GMA.
Oct. 31, 2019: Blind Marathon Runner Defies the Odds. Pix11.
Oct. 31, 2019: Achilles International Denver with Dan Zolnikov and Jason Romero. Met Media.
Oct. 31, 2019: NYC Marathon Brings the Best in Runners, Spectators. Connecting Vets.
Oct. 29, 2019: Long Island Blind Veteran Gets Ready for First New York City Marathon with Help of Guide. ABC7.
Oct. 28, 2019: War Wounds Didn’t Deter These Marine Corps Marathon Runners. Connecting Vets.
Oct. 26, 2019: Disabled Colombian Veterans Prep for 44th Annual Marine Corps Marathon. Washington Post.
Oct. 25, 2019: Marine Amputee Turned Marathon Runner Tackling Marine Corps Race than More Marathons. American Military News.
Oct. 25, 2019: Love on the Run: Irish Radio Interview with Anthony Butler & Jessie Rix. RTE Radio.
Oct. 20, 2019: Tom Davis Wins Detroit Marathon’s Handcycle Race in Record Fashion. Detroit Free Press.
Oct. 17, 2019: Blind Michigan Supreme Court Judge to Run Detroit Marathon in Constant Pain. Detroit Free Press.
Oct. 16, 2019: “The Courage to Go Forward” Lands on Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Seller Lists. PR News Wire.
Oct. 09, 2019: Paralyzed by Polio, This Triathlete Still Crosses the Finish Line. PBS.
Oct. 09, 2019: Irish Runners Take on TCS New York City Marathon and All for Charity. Irish Central.
Sep. 18, 2019: Disabled Athletes to Participate In First ‘Hope & Possibility®’ Race in Englewood. North Jersey.
Aug. 31, 2019: Faxon Law New Haven Road Race Will Feature Record Contingent of Disabled Runners. New Haven Register.
Aug. 20, 2019: Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and NYC Department of Parks and Recreation Hold Monday Mile Kickoff and Health Fair. News Wise.
Aug. 2019: Achilles New Jersey Hope & Possibility® 4-Mile Run Coming to Englewood. Patch.
Jul. 31, 2019: Hitting the Streets in the Heat. NBC Connecticut.
Jul. 19, 2019: Trisha Meili Tells How Running Helped Her Heal. Shape.
Jul. 18, 2019: Air Force Veteran Turns Tragedy into Inspiring Triumph. ABC News Los Angeles.
Jul. 16, 2019: Stafford Police Join Running Guides for Athlete with Autism. The Sand Paper.
Jul. 16, 2019: ‘We’re Not Going to Drop You’: NYC Cycling Groups for Everyone. Gothamist.
Jul. 11, 2019: Cigna Returns as Presenting Sponsor of the Marine Corps Marathon. Yahoo Finance.
Jul. 11, 2019: Legally Blind Naugatuck Runner Takes on Gaylord Gauntlet. My Citizens News.
Jul. 08, 2019: Interview with Dick Traum. Spear Center.
Jul. 05, 2019: It’s Time to Face up to Running’s Inconvenient Truth. Stuff.
Jun. 25, 2019: Individuals with Disabilities Increased Participation in Sports, New TD Survey Finds. Yahoo Finance.
Jun. 24, 2019: Al Roker Cheers on his Wife Deborah Roberts and Son Nick for a Good Cause. Essence.
Jun. 24, 2019: Al Roker Surprises Wife and Son with Medals at the Achilles Hope & Possibility® 4M Race. The Today Show.
Jun. 23, 2019: Al Roker Cheers on Son Nick and Wife Deborah Crossing the Achilles Hope & Possibility® 4M Finish Line in Adorable Video. The Today Show.
Jun. 23, 2019: Norm Lewis Sings the National Anthem at the 17th Annual Hope & Possibility® 4M by TD Bank. Broadway World.
Jun. 21, 2019: Meghan McCain Highlights The 17th Annual Achilles Hope & Possibility® 4-Mile Race on the View. The View.
Jun. 09, 2019: The 17th Annual Achilles Hope & Possibility® 4-mile Road Race Comes to Central Park. Metro.
Jun. 09, 2019: Community Invited to Walk Awhile in Other’s Shoes for Achilles Rotorua. New Zealand Herald.
May 28, 2019: TD Bank to Sponsor the 2019 Achilles Hope & Possibility® 4-mile Road Race in Central Park, NYC. Yahoo Finance.
May 09, 2019: North Middle Students Wins the Achilles Kids National T-Shirt Design Contest. The Island Now.
May 09, 2019: Brandon and the Rubin Run. Jewish Standard.
May 08, 2019: Marathon Marvel: Professor Hank Art Guides Runners. Williams Record.
Apr. 27, 2019: Paracycling Turns Wounded Veteran Dustin Baker’s Life Around. Blue Ridge Now.
Apr. 23, 2019: How One Man Wheeled Through the Boston Marathon Backward. Runner’s World.
Apr. 16, 2019: This Army Veteran Has Run the Boston Marathon via Prosthetics, Wheelchair and Now a Handcycle. Boston.
Apr. 14, 2019: Boston Part of Journey. Journal Gazette.
Apr. 14, 2019: Veteran Double Amputee and his Guide to Take on 3rd Boston Marathon as Pair. MassLive.
Apr. 13, 2019: A Steel Beam Left This West Hartford Man in a Wheelchair. It Won’t Stop Him from Competing in the Boston Marathon - Backwards. Courant.
Apr. 13, 2019: After Being Blinded in a Shooting, This Man Found Love on the Run. WTKR.
Apr. 12, 2019: Paralympian Strives to Boost Quality of Life for People with Disabilities. FHN.
Apr. 12, 2019: After Being Blinded in a Shooting, This Man Found Love on the Run. Action News Now.
Apr. 12, 2019: Sled Preds Teammates Share Bond of Service, Hockey. USA Hockey.
Apr. 12, 2019: After Being Blinded in a Shooting, This Man Found Love on a Run. CNN.
Apr. 2019: Nothing Stops These Athletes. Our Town NY.
Apr. 08, 2019: Local Wheelchair Athlete Prepares for Boston Marathon. WSFB.
Apr. 04, 2019: The Good Stuff: We Were Running Partners and Now We Are Life Partners. CNN/Facebook.
Mar. 04, 2019: After Losing His Legs in Afghanistan, He Crushed a 5k, 10k, Half-Marathon and Marathon in One Weekend. Runner’s World.
Feb. 23, 2019: Marathoner John Young Inspires Others to Step to the Starting Line. Cape Cod Times.
Feb. 14, 2019: A Guide to Love on the Run. Runner’s World.
Feb. 07, 2019: Virginia Beach Special Needs Students Are Hitting Their Stride. Wavy.
Feb. 04, 2019: Riverside’s Historic Park Brings Old Friends, Acquaintances Together. Resident News.
Feb. 02, 2019: Achilles NYC Chapter Member Mauricio Blandino Interview on “Gotta Run with Will”. YouTube.
Jan. 31, 2019: Coral Springs Woman Finishes Third in Fitbit Miami Marathon’s Wheelchair Division. Sun Sentinel.
Jan. 21, 2019: Cold Weather Does Not Deter Marathoners. Chron.
Jan. 20, 2019. As Marathon Participant, Amputee Inspires Others. Houston Chronicle.
Jan. 18, 2019: Blind St. Louisan Leans on Community of Fellow Athletes to ‘Run Free’. St. Louis Public Radio.
2018
Dec. 14, 2018: ’The View’ Co-Hosts Favorite Gifts Under $50 (and shout out to Freedom Team). ABC News.
Nov. 29, 2018: Fit for You: The Power of Micro-Communities. WUWM 89.7.
Nov. 19, 2018: A Little Help, A Connection Rekindled, and a Forward Trajectory. New York Times.
Nov. 16, 2018: Volunteer Falls in Love After Volunteering to Train Blind Athlete for Marathon. CBS News/YouTube.
Nov. 15, 2018: Runner Volunteered to Train Blind Athlete for NYC Marathon, Then They Fell in Love. CBS News.
Nov. 13, 2018: Brain Surgery Couldn’t Stop Me. The Well.
Nov. 05, 2018: Congrats to NYC Marathon and Achilles Freedom Team | The View. ABC Go.
Nov. 05, 2018: Wounded Veteran Earl Granville Carried an American Flag and Senator John McCain’s Memory During NYC Marathon. News Week.
Nov. 04, 2018: New York City Marathon: The Story of the Blind Runner and Sighted Trainer who Fell in Love. CBS Sports.
Nov. 04, 2018: Alan Kaufman, 13 Time Achilles Guide Running his first Marathon as an Achilles Athlete after beating cancer. Bloomberg.
Nov. 04, 2018: Runners with Special Challenges. ABC 7 NY.
Nov. 01, 2018: Blind Marathon Runner and his Trainer Fall in Love, Prepare for the NYC Marathon. Good Morning America.
Oct. 28, 2018: Handcyclist First to Cross Marine Corps Marathon Finish Line. NBC Washington.
Oct. 29, 2018: Blind Runner and Sighted Trainer Find Love at the NYC Marathon. New York Post.
Oct. 26, 2018: Army Ranger Who Lost Both Legs in Afghanistan Inspires Runners at Marine Corps Marathon. WJLA.
Oct. 26, 2018: Five Retired Military Personnel with Disabilities Will Compete in the Marine Corps Marathon. Noticias Caracol.
Oct. 26, 2018: This Visually Impaired NYC Marathoner Wants To Go Bigger With Each Race. Runner’s World.
Oct. 21, 2018: Handcyclist Wins 2018 Detroit Marathon After Flat Tire Ends Race in 2017. Detroit Free Press.
Oct. 21, 2018: Nearly 30,000 Runners Take Part in the 41st Annual Free Press Marathon. Fox News 2.
Oct. 17, 2018: The Group That Changed This Runner’s Life—And Thousands of Others. Runner’s World.
Oct. 2018: Achilles International One of 3 Organizations Making Nashville More Inclusive. Style Blueprint.
Oct. 07, 2018: Dodging the Raindrops at the Chicago Marathon. CBS Chicago.
Oct. 05, 2018: Valley Stream Student Wins Achilles Kids Annual T-Shirt Contest. News Day.
Oct. 04, 2018: 20th Annual Race for Rehab on Sunday, October 7th. Patch.
Sep. 29, 2018: Chris Pratt Surprises Runners With Team Bibs for NYC Marathon. Runner’s World.
Sep. 21, 2018: Chris Pratt Interview (full interview): Achilles International and Team Ultra. Daily Mail.
Sep. 19, 2018: Chris Pratt Interview: Achilles International and Team Ultra. ABC 6.
Aug. 10, 2018: Colorado Springs Man Taking "6 Million Steps of Gratitude". Fox News 21.
Aug. 01, 2018:U.S. Para-Cycling Military Veterans Back on Base as Team USA Stays at Air Force Base in Italy During Worlds. Team USA.
Jul. 18, 2018: New Book Spotlights Athletes Who Defy the Odds: Interview with Dick Traum and David Cordani. MSNBC.
Jul. 17, 2018: New Book from Cigna CEO and Achilles Founder Sheds Light on the Unique Role of Micro Communities. PR News Wire.
Jul. 03, 2018: Woman Born Without Arm Competes in NYC Triathlon: "I Got This". Inside Edition/YouTube.
Jun. 22, 2018: Meghan McCain On Achilles International Hope & Possibility Race. The View/YouTube.
Jun. 05, 2018: Man Running Across America Makes Local Stops. Richland Source.
May 28, 2018: Visually Impaired Las Vegas-Area Woman Finds "Zen" Running. Review Journal.
May 2018: Impressive Nashville High Schoolers Making an Impact on Music City & Beyond. Style Blueprint.
Apr. 29, 2018: Sports Organisation Helps People with Disabilities Hit the Pavement with Able-Bodied Athletes. Auckland News 1.
Apr. 21, 2018: Legally Blind Naugatuck Man Endures Elements To Finish Boston Marathon. My Citizen News.
Apr. 18, 2018: Legally Blind Man Completes Boston Marathon. WBTV.
Apr. 16, 2018: Family Cheers Marine Crossing Finish Line on Handcycle. Boston Globe.
Apr. 16, 2018: Fremont's Tom Davis Wins 4th Boston Marathon Handcycling Title. News Sentinel.
Apr. 16, 2018: Legally Blind Naugatuck Man to Run Boston Marathon. My Citizen News.
Apr. 16, 2018: Army Vet Who Lost Both His Legs Set to Run the Boston Marathon: 'I Am Undefeated'. People.
Apr. 15, 2018: Williamstown's Art Runs Boston to Benefit Disabled Runners Group. iBerkshires.
Apr. 14, 2018: For Boston Qualifier with Autism, Running Opened up a New World. Runner’s World.
Apr. 12, 2018: Always Boston Strong, Red Sox Lead 5 Year Boston Marathon Bombing Remembrance. CLNS Media Network.
Apr. 05, 2018: Doctors said 'Don't Run': 10 Marathons Later, Toronto Born Runner John Young an Inspiration to People with Dwarfism. The Star.
Apr. 2018: Team Achilles: "If it Ain't Raining, We Ain't Training". CBS Local.
Apr. 2018: Adam Keys, Patrick Downes on Competing in 2018 Boston Marathon. CBS Local.
Apr. 2018: Ottawa Race Weekend Open to Everyone. Ottawa CTV News.
Mar. 11, 2018: Runversation: Surmounting All Odds. Deccan Chronicle.
March 03, 2018: Chattanooga Runner Wins Top National Award. Times Free Press.
Feb. 21, 2018: Ghetto Film Schools Gives Young Filmmakers Chance at Stardom. PIX11.
Feb. 18, 2018: Round the Bays Gathers Massive Support in Wellington. Indian Newslink.
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Feb. 10, 2018: Impairment No Achilles Heel
Feb. 02, 2018: Tauranga Woman With Autism Competes in Cigna Round the Bays. New Zealand Herald.
Jan. 27, 2018: Miami Marathon: Boynton Beach Woman - Veteran of 14 Surgeries and 18 Marathons - Ready for another 13.1 Miles Sunday. Sun Sentinel.
Jan. 26, 2018: On Another Level: Adam Popp, An Above-Knee Amputee with a Heart of Purple. Ultra Running Magazine.
Jan. 22, 2018: Disabled Athlete Brings Inspirational Story to Fitbit Miami Marathon and Half Marathon. Miami’s Community Newspapers.
Jan. 22, 2018: The Tools You Need to Become a Guide. Wall Street Journal.
Jan. 21, 2018: After Surviving a Broken Neck, Peter Loft is Ready for Round the Bays. Stuff.
Jan. 17, 2018: Just Keep Running: Groups Help Disabled Stay on Course. Boulder City Review.
Jan. 2018: Achilles Switzerland January 2018. Swiss Paraplegics Association
2017
Dec. 04, 2017: Our Favorite Running-Related Charities Need Your Help Now. Runner’s World.
Nov. 23, 2017: Englewood Firefighter's Worst Marathon Ever Was Also His Best. North Jersey.
Nov. 12, 2017: ETSU Staff Member Runs as Aid for Visually Impaired Athlete in NYC Marathon. East Tennessean.
Nov. 10, 2017: Wounded Veterans Inspire as They Take Part in New York City Marathon. Inside Edition.
Nov. 07, 2017: Marathon Tales. Scarsdale 10583.
Nov. 07, 2017: Southland Man Jack Lovett-Hurst Finishes New York Marathon. Stuff.
Nov. 06, 2017: Elmwood Park Woman with 'Heart of a Lion' Runs Her Last NYC Marathon. North Jersey.
Nov. 05. 2017: This Nonprofit Helps Athletes With Disabilities Prepare. Behind The Scenes of the 2017 NYC Marathon.
Nov. 03, 2017: One Step at a Time: Runners with Disabilities to Take Part in NYC Marathon. PIX11.
Nov. 2017: Why I Am Running the New York City Marathon as a Guide for a Disabled Runner. Fox News.
Oct. 17, 2017: Cigna Foundation and Ghetto Film School Announce Winners of Filmmaking Competition. Business Wire.
Oct. 15, 2017: Veterans, Others Battle Wind, Potholes and Disability to Reach Marathon Finish. Detroit Free Press.
Oct. 13, 2017: How Achilles Kids Can Inspire Special Education PE Classes. S&S Blog.
Oct. 11, 2017: LP Achilles Triathlete John Young Takes on the Ironman Maryland 2017. Bethemmerjy Blogspot.
Oct. 05, 2017: Swims Scratched in Triathlon Fest. East Hampton Star.
Oct. 04, 2017: How Achilles International Empowers People with Disabilities. Ruh Global Impact.
Oct. 2017: Partially Paralyzed Woman Treated at Gaylord Hospital in Wallingford to Take on Hartford Half Marathon. My Record Journal.
Sep. 26, 2017: How This Polio Survivor Became an Ironman World Champion. New York Post.
Sep. 19, 2017: Arch Global Advisors Go the Distance to Build Community - Achilles International and Manhattanville College Athletics. Westchester Talk Radio Podcast.
Sep. 18, 2017: The Never Give Up Philosophy of Stefan Leroy. ESPN.
