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 …
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: …
When you’re responsible for employee events for a law firm with 700 staff spread across eleven offices in six states, picking the right event can be tough. “It’s a challenge to find programs that include everyone across all our markets,” says Allison Lipp, Human Resources/Benefits Manager for Stoel Rives LLP. …
Whether you anticipate a few dozen participants or thousands, it takes just a few minutes to create a robust virtual race for company morale-building or charity fundraising. With no set-up fee! Before creating your virtual race, decide: Creating your virtual race is easy Once you’ve answered these questions, you can …
Trutela Insurance, based in San Antonio, Texas, has been running a virtual race in London since early April. One hundred percent of the company’s staff has entered the event, says marketing coordinator Shari O’Brien. “We take our rooftop garage 1/4 – 1/2 mile walks as a group during the work …
If your organization is focusing on DEI and wants to reach beyond the pack of runners and walkers who fill up traditional races, Racery’s got you covered. Now Racery’s virtual race participants can also convert many, many other activities into miles on our virtual routes. These inclusive activity conversions are …
