Para-sports and VI guiding organisation (UK Chapter)
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Thursday 2nd April 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Previous sessions
Magic numbers
Thursday 26th March
Written by StephDucat
Sunny but chilly Thursday and both runners and guides turned up in force to run around the Emirates Stadium Group of around 20 tonight. Even Mario our four legged friend was present. A good session for all with various objectives tonight and great team work.
Gone with the wind
Thursday 12th March
Written by StephDucat
Windy but dry Thursday session on the track. The wind didnt stop runners, guides, wheelchair racers and our lovely dogs from going out and getting stuck into a great session. Maybe the wind helped to go quicker or not : possible excuse 🤔. Gone with the wind - blown away by everyone's performance tonight.
Run Like You Mean It, Guide Like You Love It
Thursday 5th February
Written by StephDucat
Thursday wet session at the Olympic Park Stratford - not because of the pool where we were based but because of the rain. This didn't stop runners and guides to be out there and perform great session around the Olympic stadium. Even Mario the dog was present but he stayed indoors with Mark(wise dog)
Achilles Emirates Action!
Thursday 22nd January
Written by Simon Fitzmaurice
The Achilles International UK group had a smashing group run session on Thursday evening, running a mix of intervals and distances with sighted guides.
Well done to everyone, particularly our first-timers!
We will be back at Emirates Stadium next Thursday (29th January)
Parkrun fun in the sun
Saturday 17th January
Written by Greenwich runner
What a brilliant morning - 14 visually impaired runners from Achilles International, their sighted guides, plus a crew of supporters visited the (relatively) new Greenwich Peninsula parkrun. It was their event number 6 and, despite it being mid-January, we were treated to balmy conditions of 10 degrees and sunshine. I suspect the great weather probably contributed to the bumper turnout of 761 parkrunners in attendance today!
The parkrun volunteer team did an excellent job, giving us an additional briefing before the start to explain the course and some hazards to be aware of, and the Run Director also welcomed us all during his overall briefing. Great runs and walks were enjoyed by all, and it was followed of course by a well-earned coffee afterwards!
Achilles International is a charity that transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. If you are interesting in getting involved look out for their group runs every Thursday evening at 6pm, which are also listed on the GoodGym website as Community Missions.
The Achilles International Christmas Catch Up!
Monday 29th December 2025
Written by Simon Fitzmaurice
It was a joy to join the Achilles International UK crew for a special Monday evening group run at Emirates Stadium. Since Christmas Day and New Years Day both settled on Thursdays in 2025, Area Activator Simon suggested a collaboration for the Goodgym Islington "Betwixtmas" task.
8 VI athletes (and 1 lovely guide dog) ran loops of the Emirates Stadium concourse with new, returning and experienced guide runners and walkers. An awesome get together during the festive period. We were super motivated to hear about future training objectives and races planned for next year!
Our next session with Achilles International UK will be at Paddington Rec Track (meeting at Maida Vale underground station) on Thursday 8th January, 6pm
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