Deborah Groeber- Achilles Athlete
Where do you currently live? Glenside, PA
When did you first get involved with Achilles Philadelphia? October 2015
How did you find out about Achilles International? Through the adaptive ski community about 20 years ago but I thought it was only for runners. I didn’t consider myself a runner.
When did running become a part of your life? November 2015
What do you gain from running? A sense of freedom and independence
What is your favorite distance to run? 5K
Who/what is your biggest inspiration? Adam McAvoy who is a young man who chooses to come to Achilles to volunteer his time. He focuses his energy on helping others as he betters himself and others around him. He is always in a good mood.
What quality best describes your personality? Persistence
What do you do for fun or a hobby in your spare time? I volunteer and do Sudoku puzzles
What strength do you bring to the Achilles Philly chapter? I bring an opportunity to run with an athlete at a slower pace.
What motivates you to keep coming back to the chapter workouts?
The opportunity to run outside and the friendliness of the other Achilles volunteers and athletes is what keeps me coming back to workouts.
If you were speaking to a prospective volunteer or athlete and could only convey one thing about Achilles Philadelphia what would it be? Come out and give it a try; it will make you feel great!!!