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.
2023 Houston Marathon Recap: 76-Year-Old Athlete Pushes Herself to New Heights
Fourteen Achilles athletes, including from Charlotte, New York, and Washington D.C., competed in the 2023 Chevron Houston Marathon, the Aramco Houston Half Marathon and the We Are Houston 5K in Texas with Achilles Houston from January 14 to January 15.
2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Race Weekend Recap: Achilles’ Athletes Win Their Divisions
Achilles Freedom Team veterans and chapter members competed in the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend events in Orlando, Florida on January 4 through 8. Several Achilles athletes placed in the top of their divisions.
A Letter From The CEO: Why We Celebrate the Athlete Within
Read a year-end letter from Emily Glasser, president and CEO of Achilles International.
On a Roll With Annahita of Achilles Boston and Her Journey with PHARC
Read commentary from Annahita Forghan of Achilles Boston about her life as an athlete living with a disability, and the impact that Achilles International has had on it.