Achilles International-NashvilleFebruary 17th– Hot Chocolate 5k/15k Location: Bicentennial Mall State Park Time: 7:00 am March 3rd– Tom King Classic 5k/Half Marathon Location: Nissan Stadium Time: 7:55 wheelchair start, 8:00 half marathon start, 8:15 5k start April 7th– Race Judicata 5k/10k*, Location: Edwin Warner Park Time: 8:00am *Achilles…
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Achilles Nashville Athlete Starts Own Chapter
Achilles Nashville Athlete Starts Own Chapter
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2018 Race Calendar
See All The Races We Are Doing This Year!
About Achilles International-Nashville
Achilles International was founded in 1983 by Dick Traum, the first amputee to run the New York City Marathon
Achilles Nashville Chapter History
2012 On April 18th, 2012, Achilles International – Nashville Chapter hosted its Inaugural workout at the McCabe Park Community Center. Theresa Khayyam became the first Achilles Nashville athlete to complete the Country Music Half Marathon. Due to a viral infection,…
About Achilles International (Flagship Chapter)
In 1976, Dick Traum, an above-the-knee amputee, found himself approaching middle age and out of shape. After joining a local YMCA, Dick began running – small distances at first and then, eventually several miles. Within a year, Dick became the…
Running Help
Disability Specific Tips for Guiding
Achilles Nashville follows USATF guidelines for working with youth. Athletes under the age of 18 must have a certified coach as a guide or with their team. General Tips for Guiding Before the run: Make sure…
Tips for Guiding a Blind or Visually Impaired (VI) Athlete
If you’re running with a VI runner for the first time, you might feel a little nervous about the whole thing. That’s not unusual, and we want you to feel comfortable. You will be paired with a runner and their…
Half Marathon Training Plan 2018
Spring 2018: Spring Half Marathon Training Plan 2018 Past Training Plans: Spring Half Marathon Training Plan 2017 Fall Half Marathon Training Plan 2017
Marathon Training Plan 2018
Spring 2018 Spring Marathon Training Plan 2018 Past Marathon Training Plans: Spring Marathon Training Plan 2017
