Fall 2019

Achilles Regular Saturday Workouts take place at 10 am at the Achilles base in Memorial Park.  We are there every weekend, with the possible exception of race weekends and holidays or when the park is closed.  No Regular Workout on Race Days, unless otherwise noted. Our Spring Schedule starts in January; our Summer Schedule starts in June.  The posted schedule is subject to change.  Please check back from time to time to see updates.

As always, all workouts & activities/races are free.  We do ask that you RSVP for some activities (noted below) so we know in advance how many will be joining us.

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To RSVP or get more information about workouts or events:

Athletes contact Cathy@AchillesHouston.org 

Volunteers/Guides should contact Gloria@AchillesHouston.org.

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Fall Schedule

Please check back from time to time for updates 

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SEPTEMBER

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• Sat, Sept  7:  10 am. First regular Saturday workout of the Fall season

• Sat, Sept 14: 10 am.  Regular workout; For those interested, combine workout with participating in the Adapted Cycling Clinic. 

  • Adaptive Adventures is having a free Adapted Cycling Clinic @ Memorial Park on Saturday starting at 9 am. Open to all AWD athletes and volunteers.  (Clinic is on Friday at the VA, Saturday at Memorial Park, and Monday at Planetary Cycles.)

• Sat, Sept 21: 10 am.  Regular workout

• Sat, Sept 28: 10 am.  Regular workout

NOVEMBER

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• Sat, Nov   2: 10 am.  Regular workout

• Sat, Nov . 9: 10 am.  Regular workout

• Sat, Nov 16: 10 am.  Regular workout

• Sat, Nov 23: 10 am.  Regular workout

• Sat, Nov 30 - NO WORKOUT - Thanksgiving Week

OCTOBER

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• Sat, Oct  5:   10 am. Regular workout

• Sat, Oct 12: 7:30 am.  RACE DAY - BCM Wellness 5K  (& free kids 1K)

  • Who: Runners/walkers/wheelers & guides​​ (strollers & dogs on leash ok)

  • What: 5K put on by Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) med students to promote wellness in the community; free 1K for kids

  • Where: Starts & ends at BCM in the Med Center, 6550 Bertner Ave

  • When: Arrive before 7:30 am.  Kids 1K starts at 8 am, wheelers after that, then runners. 

  • Registration: Contact us before registering

    • ​Adult 5K Register here --> Link (Team = Achilles Houston)

    • Kids 1K (free) Register here --> Link

    • Guides do not need to register, but will sign waiver on race day

• Sat, Oct 19: 10 am.  Regular workout

• Sat, Oct 26: 10 am.  NO WORKOUT - Race Day on Sunday, Oct 27.

• Sun,Oct 27:  RACE DAY - Houston Half  Marathon & 10K

  • Who:  Achilles Athletes & Guides; Volunteers

    • Runners/walkers/wheelers​ - See FAQ page for details​​​​

    • Volunteers - If you aren't racing the course, consider volunteering

  • Where: Sam Houston Park, Houston

  • When: Start Times: 6:50am - Wheelers; 7:00am - Runners; 7:30am - 10K

  • Registration --> HERE.  Contact us for registration information. Choose "Achilles Houston" under team.

DECEMBER

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• Sat, Dec 7 - No regular workout - RACE DAY - Run for the House 5K/10K (benefitting the Ronald McDonald House) 

  • Where: Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby St, Houston

  • Who:  Runners/Walkers/Wheelers 

• Sat, Dec 14: 10 am. Regular workout

• Sat, Dec 21: 10 am. Regular workout

• Sat, Dec 28 NO WORKOUT - Christmas Week

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NOTE:  We return for our regular Saturday workout schedule on January 4, 2020.  Have a wonderful holiday!

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