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Lead Stories: Saturday, May 17, 2008

The Achilles Track Club:
An Organization of Hope

Posted March 13th, 2007 at 1:20 PM by Lisa Cieplechowicz

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Motivation, Success Stories, Columns, SPOTLIGHT

In the world of running, discouragement can come in many forms. Maybe the weather’s too cold to go outside for your morning jog, your trainer is saying you’re not ready for major races, or you just don’t think you’re good enough to be a marathon runner. Many people let these bits of negativity stand between them and achieving their dreams, fulfilling their potential, etc.

Then there’s the runners of the Achilles Track Club. Achilles is a worldwide non-profit organization whose mission is enabling individuals with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics; promoting personal achievement, enhancing self esteem, and lowering barriers between individuals.
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