Achilles Around the World Fall and Winter Update

Achilles athletes hit the ground running, walking, and rolling into 2023. From workout attendance highs to race PRs, and snow to sun, read a short recap of chapter highlights below. 

U.S. Chapters

Nashville

Members of Achilles Nashville celebrated at Cool Springs Galleria, where the Giving Machine was located, during the holiday season. The Giving Machine allowed customers to buy a tether, running shoes or practice shirts for individuals and families that the chapter supports. Purchases made at the special vending machines support nonprofits, and raised over $100K. Their first practice of 2023 also welcomed new members.

Three athletes smiling together

Four athletes posing together

Athletes dressed in winter hats, jackets, and winter gloves.

Los Angeles

Achilles Los Angeles started up their workouts again in early October. From having members participate in the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon, to reaching record high attendance, the chapter is excited to take on the new year together.

Achilles athlete and his guide holding up their bibs in front of a sign that reads "TCS New York City Marathon Finish"

Members of Achilles Los Angeles stretching together at a work out

Achilles New Jersey

Achilles New Jersey celebrated the five year anniversary of their very first chapter workout on January 7. The chapter members celebrated this milestone by joining members of Achilles Queens, Achilles Brooklyn, and Achilles Long Island at their Day of Inclusion and Kindness. 

Group photo of all the community members at the Day of Inclusion and Kindness

Photo of four athletes running in their neon green Achilles shirt, the one in the middle, Brandon, is smiling with two thumbs up

Photo of two Achilles athletes sharing a hug

International Chapters

Australia

Melbourne

Members of Achilles Melbourne started the new year off competing in the 2023 Tim Gates Fun Run on January 8 in Fairhaven in the 5K and 10K distances.

Two athletes wearing hats and sunglasses smiling together on the beach

Group of Achilles athletes running together on the beach

Achilles athlete hanging on to his guide’s arm as they run together on the beach

Sydney

Members of Achilles Sydney had record breaking attendance at their training sessions in the fall. They teamed up with members from Achilles Brisbane to get in the ultimate workout. 

Four Achilles Guides smiling together

Two athletes posing together in a half hug

Three female athletes turning around, posing for the photo

Mexico 

Achilles Mexico members closed out 2022 by completing the San Silvestre race in Guaymas, Sonora with a strong presence.

Achilles Mexico athlete posing in front of a sunset while pointing at her bib number

Group photo of Achilles Mexico members at the race

Achilles athlete running the race alongside his guide

Group photo of Achilles Mexico members at the race

Want to get involved as an athlete living with a disability or a volunteer guide? Find an Achilles chapter near you here.