January 1, 2014 THE JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP… 2013 was a tremendous year of growth and success for the CT Chapter of Achilles International. In February, Erin Spaulding took over the reins from Tony Allegretti and became the Chapter President. Achilles International Founder Dick Traum signed the Charter and we became an official […]
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November 7, 2013 | by Susan Tuz From the New Milford Spectrum Tony’s a dedicated marathoner, via the handcycle Wednesday, November 6, 2013 When Tony Allegretti raced Sunday, Nov. 3, in the New York City Marathon, he was drinking Gu to keep up his stamina. Why? Well, the thick gel-filled packets are easier to handle than eating protein bars […]
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September 11, 2013 | Posted by John Fitts (Editor) From The Patch Blog Simsbury Resident Participates in Triathlon Brett Sloan of West Simsbury is one of several Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Sports Association athletes who participated in the 28th Annual Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon on Saturday Sept. 7. The Gaylord Specialty Healthcare athletes with disabilities, ranging from spinal cord to the visually impaired, competed with […]
Read More Bret Sloan…. In the News!May 1, 2013 Want to know what guiding is like? See a video by Erin Hulliberger who guided Achilles-Colorado athlete Denise Smith in the recent NYC Marathon.
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