Name? Mark McCowan
Where do you live ? Bucks County, PA
How long have you been involved with Achilles Philadelphia? I have been involved with Achilles Philadelphia since March of 2013. [Read more…]
Anthony Butler
Name: Anthony Butler
Where do you currently live? Harlem, New York
How long have you been involved with Achilles Philadelphia? The Philadelphia Chapter, Feb 2017. Achilles NYC May 2014
How did you find out about Achilles International? A social worker recommended it to me .
When did running become a part of your life? The moment I joined Achilles
What do you gain from running? A sense of accomplishment. In life we all look for short cuts but running is the one thing I’ve ever given my all to.
What is your favorite distance to run? 5k. . . Ask me again in a week and that may change
Who/what is your biggest inspiration? My peers. I love listening to all of the press Achilles International gets. It makes me so happy to be involved with all of you amazing people.
What quality best describes your personality? Fun. I may not talk a lot during the race but I may have a joke or two on reserve.
What do you do for fun or a hobby in your spare time? Think. I like to think that I’m a fairly progressive individual.
Do you have a favorite quote? Until you get the strength to own the troubles of your past you will never obtain the power to write the ending of your story
What strength do you bring to the Achilles Philly chapter? Energy.I like to think that I’m pretty easy going. I only want to have a good time. Let’s throw the watches away and just run.
What motivates you to keep coming back to the chapter workouts? My life revolves around Achilles. It’s one of the only places on earth where negativity isn’t present. It’s hard to meet a person you won’t like at a workout.
If you were speaking to a prospective volunteer or athlete and could only convey one thing about Achilles Philadelphia what would it be? If you want a place that is isolated from the rest of the earth join Achilles. Upon arrival it can be intimidating and you may feel like you’re doing a service but once you give in to the experience you’ll realize that these people will become your family. I always say that there’s three things guaranteed in life. . . death, taxes and an Achilles workout.
Go Achilles!
Jaime Hooker
Jaime Hooker
Where do you currently live? Westampton, NJ
When did you first get involved with Achilles Philadelphia? September 2016
How did you find out about Achilles International? I always knew about the NYC chapter but lived too far away. When I moved to NJ, I was excited to find PAF!
When did running become a part of your life? When I joined Achillies
What do you gain from running? Confidence in my everyday mobility, sense of accomplishment and great group of friends
What is your favorite distance to run? 5K
Who/what is your biggest inspiration? My mom 
What do you do for fun or a hobby in your spare time? Watch Independent films and documentaries
Do you have a favorite quote? Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.–Albert Camus
What motivates you to keep coming back to the chapter workouts? The encouragment of the other athletes and volunteers
If you were speaking to a prospective volunteer or athlete and could only convey one thing about Achilles Philadelphia what would it be? Everyone is very supportive!
Victoria Matysik
Victoria Matysik
Where do you currently live? Jenkintown, PA
When did you first get involved with Achilles Philadelphia? In 2015
How did you find out about Achilles International? Melissa told me about it.
When did running become a part of your life? I have always enjoyed walking. I walk with my mom. It is great exercise.
What do you gain from walking? I like the social aspect of it. I like talking to people who are walking with me.
What is your favorite distance to walk? I like to walk at least 3 miles when I come to Achilles. I always start by walking on the treadmill with Melissa. Then I go outside with different guides.
What quality best describes your personality? I am friendly
What do you do for fun or a hobby in your spare time? I like to talk on the phone
What strength do you bring to the Achilles Philly chapter? I like coming to see my friends
What motivates you to keep coming back to the chapter workouts? The friends I have made through Achilles
Collecting Biographies
To the fantastic Athletes and Volunteers of Philly Achilles Family:
There has been a lot of updates to this board lately. I love it!!!! Now it’s my turn to post. To anyone in the Family who would like to take the time to fill out this questionnaire so that we can post your bio on the Philly Achilles site, we would love to get to know you better!!!! You can send them to via FB Messenger or email (Linrosenz12@gmail.com) and I will post it on the site and link to FB so we can all learn a little more about each other. Send me a picture of yourself too. Participation is optional but encouraged. I will be posting here and on Facebook.
Athlete/Volunteer Bios
Name
Where do you currently live?
When did you first get involved with Achilles Philadelphia?
How did you find out about Achilles International?
When did running become a part of your life?
What do you gain from running?
What is your favorite distance to run?
Who/what is your biggest inspiration?
What quality best describes your personality?
What do you do for fun or a hobby in your spare time?
Do you have a favorite quote?
What strength do you bring to the Achilles Philly chapter? (don’t be modest!!)
What motivates you to keep coming back to the chapter workouts?
If you were speaking to a prospective volunteer or athlete and could only convey one thing about Achilles Philadelphia what would it be?
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