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Achilles CT Challenge

July 11, 2014

July 11, 2014

Achilles CT Shoreline West region respectfully and good-naturedly challenges Shoreline East and Fairfield County members (guides and athletes) to a participation-off!!

Let’s see which group has more participants in an upcoming race!!

Westport Roadrunners has a 4.1 mile race (run, walk, whatever!!)

When: Saturday 7/19, 8:00 (register that day)
Where: Compo Beach, Westport
How much: $8.00

**for more information feel free to visit www.westportroadrunners.org

RSVP to Jen: shorelinewest@achillesct.org, 203.428.1313

Achilles Hope & Possibility Run in New York City

July 9, 2014

July 9, 2014

Congrats to Nina, Tracy, Mike, Michelle (Smola) and Michelle’s husband Jason. They ran in the Achilles Hope & Possibility (5M) in NYC a few weekends ago!

It was Tracy’s first H&P race. Nice work Achilles!

‘Running in the Dark’ sponsored by Fleet Feet Sports!

July 8, 2014

July 8, 2014

“Find the drive to climb after your own goals and provide the same support for others; this cannot be done alone.”
-Josh Crary (“The Boston Blind Runner”)

‘Running in the Dark’

Come participate in Fleet Feet’s weekly Thursday group run…with a twist! After the group run, participants will hear from experienced guides and disabled and visually impaired athletes who are members of Achilles International’s CT Chapter. Learn what athletes need and how guides support them so they can safely participate in athletic events. Then, with a partner, run blindfolded to experience some of what an athlete with a visual impairment faces out on the course!

Thursday, July 31st at 6:30 p.m.
Conard High School Track
110 Beechwood Road
West Hartford, CT 06107

RSVP to info@achillesct.org
Prizes & Refreshments will be served

$10 DONATION DIRECTLY BENEFITS ACHILLES CT CHAPTER

New Race Added to Achilles Calendar: Rentschler Airfield 5K

July 8, 2014

July 8, 2014

Come join us at the Rentschler Airfield 5K, presented by Cabela’s. The race will start and end at Cabela’s, 475 East Hartford Boulevard North, East Hartford, CT on Thursday, July 24th.

After the race enjoy an elk burger by Cabela’s, Faddy’s Donuts and Ice Cream, and a beer from the Olde Burnside Brewing Company.

Check out this link for more info.

Interested in joining Achilles CT at the race? Email Erin at info@achillesct.org

Achilles CT Youngest Athlete!

July 5, 2014

July 5, 2014

Congrats to our youngest Achilles CT athlete Kari, who raced the Fairfield 5K with Scott, her physical therapist! Way to go Kari!!!

Finding Strong presented by Runners World and Saucony

July 3, 2014

July 3, 2014

If you are a member of the Achilles family or even the broader running community, take twenty minutes to watch this powerful film!

Finding Strong takes viewers on a global journey to spotlight how the simple act of running can create and empower communities. Spanning multiple continents, Finding Strong gracefully depicts the transformative power of running. The 22-minute documentary explores fascinating runners around the world, including elite National Guardsmen in Japan, a youth running community in Brazil, goat-herding girls in Djibouti and physically challenged athletes of Achilles International in New York City.

Thematically, Finding Strong reveals that running isn’t just about personal records, but rather a global community event that can inspire and transform lives.