October 30, 2014 Ready or not… here we come! Achilles CT athletes and guides are heading to the New York City Marathon! Best of luck to Krys Zybowksi, Joe Dowling, Tom Stearley, Michelle Currier, David Alejandro, Tom Branchaud, Tony Allegretti, Rob Deluca, Dave Hayes, and Jon Romeo. Several of the Achilles CT athletes are making […]
Read More We Love NY!October 23, 2014 New race added to the Achilles CT calendar! Email Erin Spaulding if you are interested in joining the fun! Vicki Soto 5K Saturday November 1, 2014 The second annual Vicki Soto 5K will be fun for the entire family. This family friendly walk/run will take place through the picturesque Lordship section of Stratford, […]
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October 18, 2014 | Erin Spaulding The phrase “it takes a village” certainly applies to Team Achilles CT at the 2014 NU Hartford Marathon, Half & 5K. 21 disabled athletes and 13 able-bodied guides were registered (compared to 9 athletes and 6 guides in 2013) and did not let the steady downpour in Bushnell Park rain […]
Read More Profiles in Courage: Achilles CT at the 2014 NU Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
October 14, 2014 The NU Hartford Marathon brought large crowds to the capital city, even though most of Saturday morning saw rain. About 15,000 runners took part in the marathon, half, and 5 K. FOX CT’s Mike Magnoli spoke to other racers and filed this report.
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October 13, 2014 Do you LOVE our neon Achilles CT shirts? If so, thank our sponsor HJ Hoffman for making us shine! H J Hoffman provides apparel and accessory printing and support services for corporations, non-profits and events. What services? Whatever helps you get your project completed successfully. Design. Artwork cleanup. Fabric, brand, style and printing […]
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October 12, 2014 Congratulations to Achilles CT for an award winning day at the Hartford Marathon! 5 Kilometer Run – Visually Impaired Tracey Andrews – 2nd Place (Guided by Nina Purslow) Gary Allen – 3rd Place (Guided by Kathy Esposito) 5 Kilometer Run – Physically Challenged: Adam Fleisher – 2nd Place (Guided by Chris Love) Half […]
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October 9, 2014 For every hour of running that takes place during the upcoming Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K Run, there are countless volunteer hours put in by an incredible group of people. Please take some time out of your race weekend to thank one of the many men and women who make it […]
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October 7, 2014 Join old friends and make new ones at the upcoming Paralympic Sports Day co-hosted by Wheeler Regional Family YMCA and Gaylord Sports Association! The event is being held on Sunday, October 19th at the Wheeler YMCA located at 149 Farmington Avenue in Plainville from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call or […]
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October 5, 2014 Check out the following tips from Nathan Freeburg at www.minneapolisrunning.com The final week before a marathon can be exciting! Months of training have prepared you for your marathon (or half marathon). You’ve done the long runs, completed the workouts and are almost through the taper. If this is your first marathon, you’re probably feelingexcited, […]
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October 3, 2014 This blog entry was written by Natalie Kronick in her blog entitled “Try 2 Serve.” Natalie is an Achilles Guide and accomplished triathlete! Labor-day weekend I had the amazing honor to guide my first athlete through her longest run of the season at the New Haven Road Race 20k (More like a […]
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