Achilles Rundown: Winter Newsletter

Celebrate 20 Years of Hope & Possibility®

Celebrate disability inclusion at the 20th annual Achilles Hope & Possibility® 4M presented by TD Bank on Sunday, June 26. By racing, you help support our mission to break down barriers to the start line for athletes with disabilities and empower athletes to cross the finish line. The race leads into July's Disability Pride Month and the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Register Here

Two female Achilles runners clapping as they approach finish line of H+P

Freedom Team Disney Magic

Achilles veterans and athletes from around the world came together for a magical 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon weekend that included a half and full marathon this January. Several even placed in their divisions!


“It’s always fun to get out and test yourself with a little 13.1 mile run. There’s no better place to do that than through the happiest place on Earth, but the part that was most special to me was and always has been connecting with the Achilles Freedom Team, the volunteers, sponsors, and fellow racers. The feeling of camaraderie is electric and contagious!” says Aaron Hale. Read More

Freedom Team with their medals at Disney
2020 TAK children's drawing of kids of different abilities on a race track

Achilles Kids T-Shirt Contest Underway


In addition to Team Achilles Kids NYC resuming in-person workouts, Achilles Kids from around the country have submitted their artwork for our annual T-Shirt Design Contest. Stay tuned later this spring to find out the winner online and on social media!

Two female Achilles runners smiling in Las Vegas ultra race

Achilles Around the World


Canada welcomed a new leadership team, while Las Vegas conquered an ultramarathon!

Find out about the special children's book celebration in Mongolia, Ecuador's racing, Dynamic Duos and couples across the U.S. and more in our latest chapter news update! Read More

Coach's Corner: Top Handcycling Tips

Dom, Achilles Handcycle Coach, and text Top Five Tips for Handcycling this Winter. Click image to read all the tips.

Domenic Romano, Equipment Manager and Handcycle Coach at Achilles, has been an avid handcyclist for almost 20 years and leads the Achilles NYC handcycle workouts. He has helped countless athletes with disabilities, from beginners to avid marathoners, train on a handcycle. Find out his top five handcycling tips and ways to stay in shape for spring races.



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Impact Survey


We want to hear from YOU! Fill out the below survey to help us better serve the disability community and meet our community's needs. Those who provide their contact information and complete before April 1, will be entered to win prizes.


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Good Luck TriAchilles!


On Sunday, March 13, our triathletes will race the 2022 Americas Triathlon Para Championships Sarasota-Bradenton:


  • Adriel Fernandez, Achilles Freedom Team
  • Francesco Magisano, TriAchilles Director
  • Adam Popp, Achilles Freedom Team
  • Irwin Ramirez, Washington D.C. Chapter
  • Zach Stinson, Achilles Freedom Team

Last Chance: Run the NYC Half Marathon

Limited entries remain to run in the 2022 United NYC Half Marathon, TD Five Boro Bike Tour, BMW Berlin Marathon and more to benefit Achilles! Add meaning to your miles. Learn More

Team Achilles runners and text overlay, Race for Team Achilles. Applications into major endurance races now open at www.achillesinternational.org

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