Achilles International - Nashville

Achilles International - Nashville Achilles International Nashville welcomes all people with disabilities to the wonderful world of RUNNING!

In Achilles parlance, running means any form of forward locomotion - conventional running, walking, wheeling, or swinging through crutches! 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 first amputee to

run the New York City Marathon. The experience was life changing, bringing a powerful sense of achievement and self-esteem. In 1983, seeking to provide that same opportunity to other people with disabilities, Dick created the Achilles Track Club, now called Achilles International. Today, this non-profit organization has chapters and members in over 65 locations in the United States and abroad. Every day, in parks, gyms, and tracks all over the world, Achilles provides athletes with disabilities with a community of support. Able-bodied volunteers and athletes with disabilities come together to train in an environment of support and community. Within this community, athletes gain measurable physical strength and build confidence through their sense of accomplishment, which often transfers to other parts of their life. Over the years, Achilles has also developed specialized programs for children and war veterans. Achilles Kids provides training, racing opportunities, and an in-school program for children with disabilities, while our Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans program brings running programs and marathon opportunities to disabled veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. While our program focuses on running and walking, the truth is, sports are simply the tool for accomplishing our main objective: to bring hope, inspiration and the joys of achievement to people with disabilities.

Lots of smiling (and sweaty) faces at tonight’s practice!!! Annnnd check out the last post for the post-workout pushups...
06/18/2026

Lots of smiling (and sweaty) faces at tonight’s practice!!! Annnnd check out the last post for the post-workout pushups that were done. 💪

Let’s gooooo!! Countdown to our Hope and Possibility race is on! September 5th, 7am at Richland Parkway. You can sign ...
06/15/2026

Let’s gooooo!! Countdown to our Hope and Possibility race is on! September 5th, 7am at Richland Parkway. You can sign up via our QR code, website or the link in bio.

Sign up, share, come support and celebrate all abilities!!

We can’t wait!

The heat is on, but that didn’t stop us from having a fun filled Achilles evening. Kudos to.Taylor Smith for helping eve...
06/11/2026

The heat is on, but that didn’t stop us from having a fun filled Achilles evening. Kudos to.Taylor Smith for helping everything run smooth while Megan Conner was out this week. Grateful for her help. The community center was closed when we got started due to a power outage, but thankfully, they opened back up soon after practice started. A good time was had by all, and there was a sea of neon. Included a pic of Megan and Matthew who were not with us tonight, but are always missed when they’re gone.

So much fun last week at the BIG Run....thanks again to Fleet Feet Nashville and Brooks Running for hosting such a great...
06/09/2026

So much fun last week at the BIG Run....thanks again to Fleet Feet Nashville and Brooks Running for hosting such a great Global Running Day Event....Achilles International Achilles International-Nashville had 68 people registered for this event!! The start line was filled with neon yellow...Go Achilles!

A BIG THANK YOU to our 2026 Achilles Nashville Hope & Possibility® SPONSORS!!!!!••• • • ••“Calypso Café has been helping...
06/09/2026

A BIG THANK YOU to our 2026 Achilles Nashville Hope & Possibility® SPONSORS!!!!!
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“Calypso Café has been helping Nashville Eat Better, Be Better for 30 years!!!!
Consistently voted “Best Cheap Eats” and “Best Takeout” by Nashville Scene readers, and most recently “Best Lunch” by the Tennessean, Calypso’s mission is simple… high quality, hearty, healthy food at a reasonable price with quick and friendly service. We focused on nutrition—and value– from the beginning with our famous Black Beans, Bountiful Salads, Rotisserie Chicken, Vegetarian (Vegan too!) sides, and Island Burgers.”
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“Baird is one of the largest employee-owned financial services firms in the United States. We provide Private Wealth Management, Asset Management, Investment Banking, Capital Markets and Private Equity services with an unwavering focus on our clients’ best interests”
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“Numotion provides innovation mobility solutions, empowering individuals with disabilities through personalized wheelchairs and adaptive equipment for greater independence and quality of life.”
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It’s not too late to become a H&P race sponsor (more info coming in a post soon) 🔜
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The Achilles Nashville 13th Annual Hope & Possibility® races is on Saturday September 5, 2026 !

TOADFEST!! 800 meters of joy! 💫 Thank you and Toadfest for us having us out tonight!! 🐸 To be near OLYMPIANS and an...
06/07/2026

TOADFEST!! 800 meters of joy! 💫

Thank you and Toadfest for us having us out tonight!! 🐸 To be near OLYMPIANS and and pro football player was amazing. Having them cheer on the sidelines and run with us was a DREAM COME TRUE.

Hunter and Tara, thank you for the fist bumps and the support - you are absolute inspirations. 🥇

Huge shoutout to for giving so much back to Achilles, supporting our mission, running beside us and spreading awareness. You make it possible for us to do what we do.

And a big congrats to for a massive 800 PR!! (I think that deserves its own post so stay tuned!)

06/04/2026
Tomorrow is Global Running Day and we are celebrating with Fleet Feet Nashville and Brooks Running !! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃🏾IF YOU ARE ...
06/03/2026

Tomorrow is Global Running Day and we are celebrating with Fleet Feet Nashville and Brooks Running !! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃🏾

IF YOU ARE RUNNING - bring water if possible! They will have one water stop on the course, water fountains after the run and vendors, but best if you BYOW (bring your own water). 💦

See you tomorrow at Geodis Park for a sweat party! 🎉

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McCabe Community Center
Nashville, TN
37209

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6:30pm - 8pm

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