The Achilles Rundown: Summer 2021 Newsletter

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Military Veterans and Athletes with Disabilities Shine at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
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
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
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
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
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 “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.

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