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How a 5k in St. Paul Gives Runners of all Abilities the Chance to Compete
WCCO – CBS Minnesota | Marielle Mohs

A special road race around Lake Phelan in St. Paul, Minnesota gave runners of all abilities the chance to compete. In one case, the inaugural Unified 5K race gave a duo the opportunity to start their running journey to qualify for the Boston Marathon…

Alumni Spotlights

Lesley Alumni Newsletter | Sarah Sherman

Brendan is the founder of Unified Health & Performance, an inclusive fitness center, and AdaptX, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to fitness and endurance sports for all…

Rolling into Athletics

Frederick’s Child Magazine | Katie Schubert

When Maddie Wilson was 4 years old, her parents took her to watch the Boston Marathon. When she saw the wheelchair racers zoom past, she knew…

AdaptX’s Unified5k Vision Grows

Sentinel and Enterprise | Nick Mallard

As the Executive Director of AdaptX, Brendan Aylward’s goal has long been to make fitness, sports, and a good life in general more accessible for those with disabilities…

Episode 242: Inclusion Advocate and Boston Marathoner

Brendan had the privilege to sit down with Julie and Lisa of the Run Farther and Faster Podcast to talk about the Boston Marathon and promoting inclusion in endurance sports.

Unified 5k Debuts in Cumberland…

The Valley Breeze | Eric Benevides

Two of Cumberland High’s top student-athletes from the mid-2010s are teaming up to help bring a road race for a deserving cause to their hometown…

Thank You to These Inclusion Champions!

Two athletes stand behind custom racing wheelchairs with two participants seated, ready to start a race under a large green 'START' banner. The athletes wear 'Team Hoyt' shirts, symbolizing an inclusive race experience. The background features a crowd of spectators and colorful banners on a city street.

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