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.
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.
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.
Achilles Athletes Shine on Podium at 2022 Boston Marathon
Forty-seven Achilles athletes from across the globe shined at the 126th Boston Marathon held on Monday, April 18, 2022. Several athletes came out on top and placed in their respective divisions.