Military Veterans and Athletes with Disabilities Shine at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
From January 9 to January 12, 22 military veterans of the Achilles Freedom Team, along with Achilles athletes and volunteer guides from across the country, gathered in Orlando, Florida, to participate in the Walt Disney World® Marathon weekend events - made possible by the generous support of The Cigna Group. Read a race weekend recap.
Coach’s Corner: Tips for Goal-Setting and Training During Winter for Athletes with Disabilities
Read about some top tips from coaches Francesco Magisano, and Joe LeMar on how to get the most out of your winter training.
Achilles Athletes With Disabilities Have Record Turnout at TCS New York City Marathon
Over 550 Achilles athletes, volunteer guides and charity entrants conquered the concrete jungle on November 3 as they raced the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon. Read a race weekend recap.
Achilles Athletes Set New Records at 2024 Chicago Marathon
Nearly 100 Achilles athletes, volunteer guides and charity runners set new records at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 13. Read a race weekend recap.
Achilles Around the World Summer Recap: Sharing Hope
Read highlights of how Achilles chapters around the world beat the heat and stayed active with their teammates.
Military Veteran “Thriving Toward 17” World Records in 24-Hour Treadmill Run with HOKA, NordicTrack and iFIT on October 15
Military veteran Adam Popp, 45, of Golden, CO, has always been mission driven. His next mission? A 24-hour treadmill run starting at 10:00 AM ET on October 15 aiming to break several world records for above knee amputees. He will complete the “Thriving Toward 17” run on an iFIT enabled NordicTrack treadmill at the HOKA flagship store in New York City.
Achilles Freedom Team to Compete in 2024 Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 20 Thanks to Support from GM Military Appreciation Program and Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers
October 14, 2024, Detroit, MI - Achilles International is pleased to announce that the Achilles Freedom Team will once again compete in the Detroit Free Press Marathon thanks to the continued generosity and support of the GM Military Appreciation Program and Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers (MDCD).
Achilles Germany Kicks Off Berlin Marathon with 470-Mile Relay “From Gate to Gate”
In celebration of the 50th BMW Berlin Marathon, Achilles Germany athletes with and without disabilities completed an over 470-mile relay that began in Munich on September 17 and finished at the Brandenburg Gate. They were joined by Achilles teammates from chapters around the world and Team Achilles charity runners for the marathon opening weekend celebration and 5K. Read a race weekend recap.
Meet the Marathoners: Friends Team Up for First Marathon to Raise Awareness of Rare Eye Disease
Vincent S. of Bend, OR and Sean C. of New York, NY have been friends their entire lives. They grew up together in Central Los Angeles. They may be far apart, but when Vincent was diagnosed with an inherited macular dystrophy that will cause him to eventually lose his vision, the two friends knew they wanted to team up and fight back. They will run the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon as Team Achilles charity runners.
Coach’s Corner: Gold Medalist Shares Advice for Transitioning to Adaptive Sports
Paralympic gold medalist, Dave MacCalman of Achilles New Zealand, is a champion athlete across several sports, from shot put and javelin throw to marathoning and basketball. Now he is a champion for others with disabilities as a coach helping them reach their full athletic potential. Read a Q&A with Dave.
Denver Athlete Aims to Be First Female Wheelchair Racer to Complete Great World Race
Julia Beckley, a Colorado native and longtime member of Achilles Denver, is aiming to complete her greatest challenge yet, the 2025 Great World Race next November. The Great World Race consists of completing seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. If successfully completed, Julia will become the first female wheelchair athlete to accomplish this major feat. Read a Q&A with Julia.
Over 5,000 Celebrate Disability Inclusion and Honor Achilles’ Late Founder at Hope & Possibility® 4M Presented by TD Bank
Athletes with and without disabilities found hope at the finish line on June 23 in Central Park. Over 5,000 racers completed the 22nd annual Achilles Hope & Possibility® 4M Presented by TD Bank with our partner New York Road Runners (NYRR). Read a recap.
Achilles Hosts Panel with TD Bank and NYRR on Resilience and Finding Hope
As a kickoff to our marquee annual Hope & Possibility® race, Achilles International hosted a conversation on its pioneering work in the disability community, the power of adaptive running and strategies for overcoming life’s obstacles with New York Road Runners and TD Bank on June 20. Read a recap.
A Beginner's Guide to Wheelchair Racing
Wheelchair racing is an exhilarating sport. It offers both physical and mental challenges making it an empowering and rewarding experience. Whether you're looking to compete or just stay active, this guide will help you get started.
London Marathon is a Series of PRs and Firsts for Achilles Athletes with Disabilities
More Achilles athletes with disabilities participated in the TCS London Marathon on April 21 than ever before with the race’s most inclusive field yet. The race was a series of firsts and PRs for the 60 Achilles athletes, guides and charity runners who participated. Read a race weekend recap.
Achilles Awards 72 Grants to Help Athletes with Disabilities Outside of the U.S. Reach the Start Line
Achilles is thrilled to celebrate the 72 recipients of the 2024 International Achilles Athlete Grants. The grants help Achilles athletes with disabilities outside of the U.S. compete in major races and can cover things such as adaptive equipment needs, travel and race entry fees.
Achilles Athletes Sweep Men’s Handcycle Division at Boston Marathon
Nearly 100 Achilles athletes gave it their all in the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024. Read a race weekend recap.
Meet the Marathoner: Blind Ultra Runner Takes on Back to Back Races in Boston
Kyle Robidoux started running in 2010 to get in shape but he continues running for the community. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye disease at age 11, and declared legally blind at age 19, Kyle is a regular at Achilles Boston Saturday workouts. He has helped train over 120 sighted volunteer guides. In addition to nonprofit and accessibility advocacy, he works as the Assistant Director of Housing Stability for the Mayor’s Office of the city of Boston. Read a Q&A with Kyle below about his journey and passion for pushing past boundaries.
Disability:IN Webinar on How Corporations Can Make an Impact with Adaptive Running Partnerships
Emily Glasser, President and CEO of Achilles International, led a panel discussion hosted by DisabilityIN. This panel explored the ways in which companies can get involved and how building a supportive partnership and promoting inclusion can further benefit their business.
Coach’s Corner: Half Marathon Training Tips from Achilles NYC
On February 8, Achilles NYC hosted the virtual Q&A for its inaugural Achilles Connect session for chapter members. Read some top tips for training for a half marathon.