Jogging arrives in London in 1971
“Walk 55 yards, then jog 55 yards,” advises Baron Ernest Marples, then a member of parliament. Late in life, Marples apparently jogged away to Monaco to avoid a sizable tax bill that was coming due.
Honor Black History Month with an informative virtual race!
What’s a Black History Month virtual race? Commemorate Black History Month with a virtual race from Selma to Atlanta in February! Boost camaraderie as colleagues work together to learn about civil rights history and celebrate trailblazers. Your company’s staff will: The virtual route Along the 900-mile route, landmarks include: Advantages …
Seven online team events to cure remote work burnout and loneliness
Loneliness is at an all-time high, turbocharged by remote work and Covid-19 aftershocks. “Whether or not you believe that ‘virtual commuting’ is good for productivity, it is demonstrably bad for community building,” a recent article in the NYTimes observed. Remote workers’ social bonds are frayed. They miss out on chats …
From Seattle to the Amazon: how Carney Badley Spellman supports teamwork and inclusive employee fitness
Annual virtual races have become a key piece of the employee ecosystem at the law firm Carney Badley Spellman. Founded in 1972, Carney is focused on the Pacific Northwest and is recognized nationally for its appellate, construction, and M&A services. While the firm is headquartered in Seattle, its roughly 90 employees are equally …
Racery’s virtual milestone awards change a life
When Sophie River recommitted to fitness in late middle age, she sometimes struggled to walk an entire 5k race. And, living in a remote location in North Central WA State, River struggled to find walker-friendly 5k races she could enter. It was “at least 3 hours to drive to most …
How do you raise $180 per person and inspire participants?
Racery brings together virtual communities in one-month virtual races so supporters can fundraise and raise awareness for causes. This article highlights the importance of virtual communities and explores how Culinary Angels, a 501(c)(3) organization focused on providing meals to cancer patients, uses Racery to fundraise through a yearly Fun Run. …