Want motivation? Watch this movie!

You’ve got to see the documentary Maiden, about the woman who led the first all-women’s sailing team in the Whitbread round-the-world race. It’s got a perfect arc, almost too perfect even for fiction, weaving together a single person’s growth, group dynamics, battling giant waves, and defying expectations/ sexism. Currently on …

What’s the best exercise equipment for 2024? Your brain.

Americans spent $6.1 billion on home fitness equipment in 2022. More than 50 million of us — one in five adults — have fitness club memberships. Garmin, which makes trackers and GPS devices, spent nearly $168 million on advertising in 2022. Google “best fitness equipment,” and you’ll see a slew …

History of the corporate step challenge

The original concept of a step challenge emerged in 1965, when a Japanese watch-maker invented a pedometer called the Manpo-kei. According to this blog in Japan, the fitness gadget “was marketed in 1965 under the slogan ‘Let’s all walk 10,000 steps a day!’ In Japanese Man means 10,000, Po means Steps and Kei means Measure – and so the device became the …

Honor Black History Month with an informative virtual race in 2024!

What’s a Black History Month virtual race? Commemorate Black History Month with a virtual race from Selma to Atlanta in February, 2024! 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: …

Magnify your charity’s reach with a virtual race

A virtual race helps your charity include more people, raise more money, and spread awareness further… all with minimal staff-time and zero setup fee. INCLUSIVENESS Virtual races reach a global audience, since people can participate from anywhere in the world. Participants can choose their own activity, pace, and schedule, making …