Achilles Boston Athletes Race TD Beach to Beacon 10K For First Time
Achilles Boston athletes took to the streets of Cape Elizabeth, ME on August 5 to compete in the TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race for the first time. Thanks to support from TD Bank, four chapter athletes and their guides participated. Read a race day recap.
Achilles Around the World Summer Update
Achilles members from all over the world have been beating the summer heat over the past few weeks by training hard and having fun with their teammates! From Zumba lessons to milestone races, Achilles athletes know how to make the most of the summer months. Read a quick recap of what some of our chapters have been up to.
Nearly 7,000 Racers Celebrate Disability Inclusion at Largest Achilles Hope & Possibility®
The 2023 Achilles Hope & Possibility® 4M presented by TD Bank held on June 25 in Central Park welcomed nearly 7,000 athletes with partner New York Road Runners (NYRR). The race is one of the largest of its kind in the country that shines a spotlight on disability inclusion welcoming athletes with and without disabilities to compete. Read a recap.
Achilles Hosts Panel on How to Be a Guide Runner with New York Road Runners and TD Bank
In celebration of the 2023 Achilles Hope & Possibility 4M presented by TD Bank, Achilles hosted a panel discussion with New York Road Runners on June 22 at the NYRR RUNCENTER in New York City on being a guide runner for athletes with disabilities. Read a recap and watch the full panel.
Achilles Expands Adaptive Cycling Program in Brooklyn and the Bronx Thanks to Support from Lyft’s Citi Bike®
Thanks to the increased support from Lyft’s Citi Bike® team, the Achilles NYC chapter can now provide even more access to adaptive cycling opportunities in Brooklyn and the Bronx. This May, Achilles began offering new handcycle and tandem bike workouts. Read more.
Achilles Relay Recap: Athletes and Veterans Pass Baton 500 Miles From Boston to Washington D.C. for Disability Inclusion
Achilles International athletes and military veterans with disabilities completed a 500-mile relay from Boston, MA to Washington, D.C. on May 15 to 23. Read a recap.
Achilles International Athletes and Veterans with Disabilities to Complete 500-Mile Relay from Boston, MA to Washington D.C. Starting May 15
Leading adaptive running nonprofit Achilles International is proud to host a 500-mile run, walk and wheeling journey from Boston, MA to Washington, D.C. for more than 100 members with and without disabilities.
Athletes with Disabilities Learn How to Run, Bike and Swim at Annual Triathlon Training Camp
Forty-five Achilles athletes and volunteers from New Jersey, Long Island, New York and Washington D.C. traveled to Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, NJ to participate in the annual TriAchilles Spring Training Camp. Read a recap of the weekend.
A Guide’s View
Emily Lachtara, volunteer guide of Achilles Boston, shares her personal experience of what it was like to guide Justin through the 2023 Boston Marathon.
Achilles Athletes Win Their Divisions at the 127th Boston Marathon
Over 40 Achilles members from across the globe competed in the 127th Boston Marathon on April 17, 2023. Read a race weekend recap.
Meet the Marathoner: Blind Achilles Runner to Complete All Six Abbott World Marathon Majors This April in London
Prior to joining Achilles back in 2014, New York native Anthony Butler had never participated in any major races or even considered himself an athlete. Today, he is on track to compete in all six of the Abbott World Marathon Majors by the end of April 2023. Read a short Q&A about Anthony’s journey.
Give the Gift of Running this Boston Marathon Weekend
Justin O' Connell, 32, of Achilles Boston, is gearing up to race in his hometown at the 2023 Boston Marathon. Make a tax deductible gift today and help athletes like Justin achieve new goals they might never have dreamed were possible.
What’s the Difference Between Racing Wheelchairs and Handcycles?
Both handcycles and racing wheelchairs are pieces of adaptive equipment for athletes with disabilities. Read some of the key differences between the two.
Achilles Kids Highlight Inclusion in T-Shirt Design Contest
Achilles Kids, ages 3 through 21, from Vancouver, WA to New York, NY, used their crayons and markers to showcase what they love about running, walking and wheeling with Achilles. View submissions from the Achilles Kids t-shirt design contest.
U.S. Veterans and Colombian First Responders with Disabilities Team Up for Media Maratón Del Mar Races
United States military veterans of the Achilles Freedom Team traveled to Cartagena, Colombia to compete in the Media Maratón Del Mar weekend races including a half marathon, a 5K, and a 10K with Achilles Colombia. Read a short race weekend recap.
Meet the Marathoner: MaryEllen Branna, Achilles New Jersey Guide Takes on Boston
MaryEllen Branna, a long-time volunteer guide of Achilles New Jersey, is giving back in another way this spring. She is taking on the 2023 Boston Marathon as a Team Achilles charity runner with a goal of raising $15,000.
Achilles Chapters Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Love Run Workouts
Seven Achilles chapters hosted Valentine’s Day themed Love Run workouts this February featuring treats, music and prizes.
Achilles NYC Director Is First Blind Athlete to Complete Ultraman Florida
Francesco Magisano, Director of Achilles NYC Metro Region, became the first blind athlete to complete the Florida Ultraman event which consists of a 10K swim, 263 mile bike ride, and a 52.4 mile run.
40 Years of Achilles Miles to Remember
This January, Achilles International celebrated 40 years of empowering athletes with disabilities to reframe what’s possible. Over the last four decades, our athletes, volunteer guides, Team Achilles charity runners and supporters have made their mark on our organization. Read some highlights submitted by community members.
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.