About Us
Achilles Ottawa is a national capital-based running and walking club which is creating a community of support for athletes who are blind and visually impaired of all levels and backgrounds, as well as guides. Our primary objective is to bring hope, inspiration, and the joys of achievement to people of all abilities.
14+ Years
Real-life in-person events - yay!!! like the COOKIE RUN!!!
Don't forget, Achilles Ottawa is so successful because ... check out our rhyme ;)
Some wonderful memories from our "first 10" years:
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Achilles Ottawa all started with Mikhail - read about our incredible chapter founder here.
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Jared's 2020 marathon inspires us all -- read about here.
Achilles Ottawa
Where: "CNIB Hub" at 425 Marché Way, Unit #104, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5H6
When: Every Sunday at 10:00 am
Weekly Group Activity
We hold a weekly group activity which brings our members together for a workout, followed by coffee and conversation. Runners and walkers begin together, then break into smaller groups based on pace. We have guides who are able to meet any pace. Let's walk, run/walk, jog, or run at a faster pace together - you decide!
If you are a guide (experienced or first-time), we welcome you to join us and to give guide running or walking a try. Afterwards, everybody is welcome to stay around to have tea or coffee and to discuss members' workouts, how to improve the club, or just to socialize.
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COVID-19: we meet respectfully indoors
