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.
Nearly 500 Achilles Community Members Celebrate the Journey to the Start Line at the NYC Marathon
Nearly 500 Achilles athletes, charity runners and volunteer guides from across the globe raced the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon on November 5. Read a recap of weekend events and race day highlights.
Meet the Marathoner: Achilles Melbourne Athlete Teams Up with iFIT Trainer
Claudia Stevenson of Achilles Melbourne will be taking on the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon for the first time this Sunday alongside her favorite fitness influencer Knox Robinson, who is serving as one of her guides. Read a short Q&A to learn more about Claudia’s journey to the start line.
NYC Marathon Course Tips for Athletes with Disabilities
More than 400 Achilles members participate in the TCS New York City Marathon each year. Read some top race day course tips from leaders at Achilles International for athletes with disabilities.
Meet the Marathoner: Achilles NJ Athlete to Race with HOKA Run Streaker Hellah Sidibe
Rolando Lee of Achilles New Jersey is taking on his second TCS New York City Marathon alongside Hellah Sidibe, HOKA run streaker, elite runner, former soccer player and Achilles volunteer guide. Read a Q&A with Rolando to learn more about his journey to the start line.
Meet the Marathoner: Mom Runs For Daughter Ruby to Benefit Team Achilles
New York native Kelsey Byrne is taking on her first ever marathon this fall as a Team Achilles charity entrant in the TCS New York City Marathon, not for the shiny medal she’ll receive on the other side of the finish line, but in honor of her daughter, Ruby. Read a Q&A with Kelsey about her journey to the NYC Marathon.
Meet the Marathoners Living with Dwarfism Who Are Bonding Over Endurance Sports From Houston to Boston
Living over 1,000 miles away from each other, Diana Codispoti of Achilles Houston and John Young of Achilles Boston do not let that distance stop them from encouraging, and cheering each other on at each and every race!
Over 400 Achilles Athletes Beat the Heat of the 2022 TCS NYC Marathon
Achilles athletes, charity runners, and volunteer guides from all over the globe visited the greatest city in the world to race in the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon on November 6, and to celebrate each of their accomplishments with other members and supporters of the Achilles community all weekend long.
Achilles Hosts Athletes and Community Members at Hard Rock Cafe in NYC for Pre-Marathon Celebration
This year’s New York City Marathon racers were invited to attend the Achilles Pre-Marathon Celebration on Friday night at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, where community members celebrated their journeys to the NYC Marathon start line.
Meet the 70-Year-Old Norway Runner Who is Blind and Deaf Racing His 98th Marathon in NYC
Arne Olav Løvik of Achilles Norway won’t stop until he has conquered 100 marathons! At 70-years-old, Arne has run 97 marathons, and will be one step closer to reaching his goal after competing in the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon.
“Lucky Zoro’s” Quest to Complete the Abbott World Marathon Majors Continues in NYC
He may call himself “lucky,” but belief is what drives Batzorig “Zoro” Baasai’s success. The Achilles Mongolia athlete is on a mission to complete all six of the Abbott World Marathon Majors within a calendar year.