About Us
Achilles South Florida chapter was founded in 2005, by Lance Benson, a commercial real estate broker in Miami. Lance, 36, was born with no legs, yet he competes by sitting atop a skateboard, using his hands to propel himself forward. He zipped through the 2005 ING New York City Marathon in just 3 hours and 37 minutes and competed in the 2006 ING Miami Marathon.
Achilles South Florida includes athletes with disabilities from Palm Beach to Miami, along with Achilles Miami Project and Achilles Colusana.
What We Do
Weekly Workouts
WHEN: Saturday mornings at 10 AM Rain, ("hurricane!") or shine!
WHERE: Country Club Circle, NE 199th Street, Aventura, Florida
For map and directions, click here
Race Results
2009 ING Miami Marathon
| HANDCYCLE DIVISION |
| MEN |
| Brian Mitchell |
1:20:47 |
| David Mayo |
1:26:53 |
| Josh Sharpe |
1:26:54 |
| Jesus Pintos |
1:29:42 |
| Michael Sprouse |
1:33:57 |
| Lanny Carrero |
2:30:46 |
| WOMEN |
| Vickie Horne |
2:31:56 |
| Dana Len |
2:43:12 |
| ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES |
| Richard Bernstein |
4:35:24 |
| Charlie Plaskon |
4:58:13 |
| Kevin Counihan |
6:08:04 |
Here's what one of our athletes had to say about his experience at the ING Miami Marathon:
"My second riding in a marathon, which happened to be the ING '09 Miami Marathon, was an exquisite one; with the sun rising on South Beach to all the beautiful scenery in Viscya, Biscayne Bay, Brickel Ave. and finishing at Bay Side to boot. It can't get any better. My introduction to the sport of handcycling has been a true blessing and to be riding with Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veteran, brothers and sisters, is something I really enjoy being around." I thank you , again! - Lanny Carrero
2009 A1A Fort Lauderdale Marathon
| HANDCYCLE DIVISION |
| Michael Sprouse |
1:35:19 |
| Arno Vergara |
1:45:40 |
| Melynda Baker |
1:45:55 |
| Mike Fradera |
1:45:55 |
| Peggy Sprouse |
2:05:45 |
| Christian Barthelemy |
2:07:45 |
| Doug Schwarz |
2:49:52 |
| HALF-MARATHON |
| Lance Benson |
1:44:51 |
Upcoming Social Events
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Achilles in the News
ESPN Producer Pounds the Pavement for Achilles
Contact Us
Achilles Track Club of South Florida
Lance Benson, Chapter President
Phone:
305-491-7448
lance.benson@gmail.com
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