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.

Some pictures from last weekend with and good luck to and on the Flying Monkey!
11/22/2025

Some pictures from last weekend with and good luck to and on the Flying Monkey!

It was a beautiful night and we strutted our stuff
11/20/2025

It was a beautiful night and we strutted our stuff

Had so much fun at the toadlyfe 3200 today! Achilles had a 800 meter and and ran it in under 3 minutes! Zooming!!! Th...
11/15/2025

Had so much fun at the toadlyfe 3200 today! Achilles had a 800 meter and and ran it in under 3 minutes! Zooming!!! Thank you for inviting us!!

Hey friends! Don't forget to bring your non-perishable items tomorrow! Achilles is helping collect food for those in nee...
11/12/2025

Hey friends! Don't forget to bring your non-perishable items tomorrow! Achilles is helping collect food for those in need!

Happy Veterans Day!!! Please be sure to thank the veterans in your life
11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day!!! Please be sure to thank the veterans in your life

Running under the beaver moon
11/06/2025

Running under the beaver moon

We successfully defended our title at the National Federation of the Blind Chili Cook Off! By we I men !
10/19/2025

We successfully defended our title at the National Federation of the Blind Chili Cook Off! By we I men !

Because why not?
10/16/2025

Because why not?

Thank you to the for having Achilles as a beneficiary with . Also congratulations to for a fantastic trail Race! 2 rac...
10/11/2025

Thank you to the for having Achilles as a beneficiary with . Also congratulations to for a fantastic trail Race! 2 races 1 mission and great weather! What a day

We had a great time tonight. It was a sea of yellow
10/09/2025

We had a great time tonight. It was a sea of yellow

Team Christel (2nd half marathon) and happy birthday Julie!!!
10/05/2025

Team Christel (2nd half marathon) and happy birthday Julie!!!

We came we conquered!!! Great Achilles weekend in St Charles/ St Louis. Happy birthday weekend to Taylor, Aaron, and Jul...
10/05/2025

We came we conquered!!! Great Achilles weekend in St Charles/ St Louis. Happy birthday weekend to Taylor, Aaron, and Julie. The MoBell was a fun race….congrats to all our team and St Louis chapter too.

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McCabe Community Center
Nashville, TN
37209

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