About Achilles
The Sydney chapter of the Achilles Running Club was started in 1996. It is part of a worldwide organisation represented within about 60 countries.
Achilles aims to enable people from all walks of life, including those with physical impairments, to enjoy the health giving benefits of walking and running in a supportive, social and encouraging environment. In so doing it hopes to promote personal achievement, to enhance self-esteem and to lower barriers between people.
Where To Find Us
You will find us every Sunday morning, rain, hail or shine, on the steps of the Art Gallery of NSW opposite the Domain at 8:10am.
We train (walk or run) for an hour, taking in the sights, sounds and smells of some of Sydney's most spectacular parts - the Royal Botanic Gradens, the Opera House, Mrs. Macqauarie's Point.
For those of you who have some form of physical disability and want to enjoy the benefits of walking and running, Achilles is for you! Those of you who are not physically challenged and want to help others enjoy exercise can act as a "guide" for the disabled members in training and in races. You are NOT expected to be an expert in health or fitness or physical disabilities - training is provided. You simply need the desire to help those who are physically less fortunate than yourself.
The Achilles Running Club is an incorporated body and is registered as a charity organisation.
Committee
Ellis Janks
President
Charlie McConnell
Vice President
Events Co-ordinator
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Ted Magen
Treasurer
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Doug Ritchie
Guide training
James Howard
Secretary
Rozanne Green
Volunteer Roster
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Martin Ruane
Webmaster
Nick Gleeson
Committee Member
Angie Maken
Committee Member
Karen Parker
Committee Member
Marianne Von Lucken
Committee Member
Neill McCarthy
Committee Member