Achilles Freedom Team to Compete in 2024 Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 20 Thanks to Support from GM Military Appreciation Program and Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers
October 14, 2024, Detroit, MI - Achilles International is pleased to announce that the Achilles Freedom Team will once again compete in the Detroit Free Press Marathon thanks to the continued generosity and support of the GM Military Appreciation Program and Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers (MDCD).
Achilles Germany Kicks Off Berlin Marathon with 470-Mile Relay “From Gate to Gate”
In celebration of the 50th BMW Berlin Marathon, Achilles Germany athletes with and without disabilities completed an over 470-mile relay that began in Munich on September 17 and finished at the Brandenburg Gate. They were joined by Achilles teammates from chapters around the world and Team Achilles charity runners for the marathon opening weekend celebration and 5K. Read a race weekend recap.
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.
Denver Athlete Aims to Be First Female Wheelchair Racer to Complete Great World Race
Julia Beckley, a Colorado native and longtime member of Achilles Denver, is aiming to complete her greatest challenge yet, the 2025 Great World Race next November. The Great World Race consists of completing seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. If successfully completed, Julia will become the first female wheelchair athlete to accomplish this major feat. Read a Q&A with Julia.
Over 5,000 Celebrate Disability Inclusion and Honor Achilles’ Late Founder at Hope & Possibility® 4M Presented by TD Bank
Athletes with and without disabilities found hope at the finish line on June 23 in Central Park. Over 5,000 racers completed the 22nd annual Achilles Hope & Possibility® 4M Presented by TD Bank with our partner New York Road Runners (NYRR). Read a recap.
Achilles Hosts Panel with TD Bank and NYRR on Resilience and Finding Hope
As a kickoff to our marquee annual Hope & Possibility® race, Achilles International hosted a conversation on its pioneering work in the disability community, the power of adaptive running and strategies for overcoming life’s obstacles with New York Road Runners and TD Bank on June 20. Read a recap.
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.
London Marathon is a Series of PRs and Firsts for Achilles Athletes with Disabilities
More Achilles athletes with disabilities participated in the TCS London Marathon on April 21 than ever before with the race’s most inclusive field yet. The race was a series of firsts and PRs for the 60 Achilles athletes, guides and charity runners who participated. Read a race weekend recap.
Achilles Awards 72 Grants to Help Athletes with Disabilities Outside of the U.S. Reach the Start Line
Achilles is thrilled to celebrate the 72 recipients of the 2024 International Achilles Athlete Grants. The grants help Achilles athletes with disabilities outside of the U.S. compete in major races and can cover things such as adaptive equipment needs, travel and race entry fees.
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.
Disability:IN Webinar on How Corporations Can Make an Impact with Adaptive Running Partnerships
Emily Glasser, President and CEO of Achilles International, led a panel discussion hosted by DisabilityIN. This panel explored the ways in which companies can get involved and how building a supportive partnership and promoting inclusion can further benefit their business.
Coach’s Corner: Half Marathon Training Tips from Achilles NYC
On February 8, Achilles NYC hosted the virtual Q&A for its inaugural Achilles Connect session for chapter members. Read some top tips for training for a half marathon.
Achilles Flagship Feature: 2023 Highlights
Achilles chapters in major cities across the United States grew tremendously in 2023. Read a recap of some of the year’s highlights
IRONMAN World Champion Who Got Her Start at Achilles Publishes Children’s Book to Inspire Youth to Reimagine What’s Possible
When Minda Dentler first joined Achilles in Central Park, she was not expecting her experiences to lead her to becoming the first female wheelchair athlete to conquer the IRONMAN World Championship. Read a Q&A with Minda and learn more about how she went from training in the park to the podium.
Honoring Dick Traum, A Driving Force for Disability Inclusion
Achilles International mourns the loss of our founder and former President and CEO Richard (“Dick”) Traum, 83, New York, NY. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Traum family and our entire athlete community.
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.
Race Recap: The Cigna Group Sponsors 27 Achilles Athletes and Military Veterans in Walt Disney World® Marathon Race Weekend
Thanks to the support of The Cigna Group, 27 Achilles athletes, led by military veterans of the Achilles Freedom Team, competed in the 2024 Walt Disney World® Marathon weekend in Orlando, FL on January 5 through 7. Read a race weekend recap.
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.