LINDSEY REISER:
00:02:27
Francesco, you've run more than 25 marathons. You were the first person with a disability to complete an ultra triathlon in 2023, which is basically like two to three times an Ironman, right? Yes. Yes. What keeps you coming back to the start line, race after race? I think it's really important for athletes to remember why they're doing it, right? Everyone has different reasons why. For me, it's always, regardless of if I'm really well trained or poorly trained, it's challenging myself. I think me growing up, I didn't have sports as something that I can use as an outlet, and I discovered sports when I actually found Achilles in 2017.
LINDSEY REISER:
00:03:03
Oh, wow. And so since then, I've done all this sporting stuff, and it's really opened up my world, not just athletically but professionally, socially, community, all of that. And so, Emily, if somebody is watching, they really want to get involved, does it take special training? What can they do? They can visit achillesinternational.org and join us. Register as a guide or an athlete. They can follow us on social media and certainly support us in whatever way they choose. But join our community. It's a big, big tent. Everybody is welcome. Emily Glasser and Francesco Magisano, good luck to both of you. We'll be cheering you on from the sidelines. And to all of our team members and everybody running, including Ryan Sullivan and Paul Schlesinger, good luck.
