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.
Achilles Mexico Athlete Travels to the U.S. To Compete In Her First Race In Houston, TX
Over 40 Achilles athletes, including military veterans of the Achilles Freedom Team, members of Achilles Mexico and local members of Achilles Houston, raced the 2024 Chevron Houston Marathon weekend events on January 12-14. Read a race weekend recap.
Why Achilles: A Place of Understanding
Tim Utzig lost his vision when he was 11-years-old after being diagnosed with Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. His passion for team sports like goalball laid the foundation for his love of running, which became a powerful means of destressing and connecting with his inner self. Find out why he runs with Achilles and how he has found a community of supportive and encouraging friends.
Meet the Marathoners: This Mother-Daughter Duo Is Taking on the Chicago Marathon to Support Other Athletes with Disabilities
Samantha Rodriguez and her mother Karina have been racing and training together for the past six years. This mother daughter duo is using their passion for the sport to help support other athletes with disabilities by racing the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon as Team Achilles charity runners. Read a Q&A.
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 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.