

For over 30 years, Dick Traum has worked to help people with disabilities compete as athletes in road races and other sporting events. In 1983 he founded Achilles International, an organization whose mission is to enable people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream running events in order to promote personal achievement.

Traum lost his right leg above the knee as the result of a car accident when he was 24. An accomplished college wrestler, he was determined to remain physically active. Traum completed the first five-borough New York City Marathon in 1976 in 7:24, becoming the first known amputee athlete to run a marathon.

Enjoy the second episode of season 2!

Season 2 Ep 002: Dick Traum (Founder, Achilles International)

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Dr. Etan Sugarman is an Orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of athletes of all abilities, from high school to professional players to weekend warriors. He has a history at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic treating a vast range of professional athletes of Los Angeles(Rams, Dodgers, Angels).  An avid surfer, violinist and athlete, his priority is for all patients to understand, feel comfortable and work with them to get back to life. He thrives under his position as opportunity to make somebody else's life better.

Season 2 Ep 005: Dr. Etan Sugarman (Orthopedic Surgeon)



On today's Episode we have Kayla Kleinman. She is a Yoga/Barre Instructor in NYC and author of the Health and Wellness blog titled: Kayla in the City. Kayla in the City is an online platform that inspires millennial women to blend wellness and hustle. She teaches at Y7 Studio and Bar-Method Noho.

Season 2 Ep 004 : Kayla Kleinman (Yoga/Barre Instructor, Health & Wellness Blogger)



Kari Pearce is 4x crossfit  games athlete with a prestigious background in gymnastics. Voted 2016 fittest Athlete, Kari only started crossfit a couple years ago, she has grown to be ranked #5 in the world. On this episode she'll detail the hard work, effort and continuity that it takes to reach such an achievement!

Enjoy the 3rd episode of the season!

Season 2 Ep 003: Kari Pearce (Crossfit Athlete)

Steve Serio is a Paralympic Gold Medalist in the middle of a basketball game

Steve Serio is a Paralympic Gold Medalist, ESPY winner for Best Male Athlete with a disability and currently plays for the New York Rolling Knicks. After being paralyzed at 11 months old following a tumor removal, Steve would later make sure that did not get in his way. He found wheelchair basketball, worked hard and grew from it, letting it blossom into a career. On the show, he details how to embrace the journey, grow through all challenges and continue to work hard to live your life to the fullest! Regardless of the hand your dealt!

Season 2 Ep 002: Dick Traum (Founder, Achilles International)

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