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 …

Examples of sizzle reels for virtual races

Sizzle reels are a fantastic way to celebrate and remember the spirit of a virtual race. These recent videos, below, use photos that racers posted during their respective events. Hosted by wear blue: run to remember, the Piestewa Challenge honored the 174 women who have given their lives in continued …

Work-from-home tips to share with colleagues

To some, working from home sounds like a dream. For others, it’s a nightmare. Sure, there’s no commute and business-casual suddenly feels like dressing up. But these luxuries come at the very real expense of no in-person brainstorming and socializing, which are half the fun of a healthy workplace. Our …

How do you set up a #group in a Racery virtual challenge?

You’re looking at the Racery.com challenge you’ve just joined and notice that, at the top of the Athletes (or Runners) tab, there’s a list of groups. Clicking each link shows you who else is in that group. You start feeling left out — why doesn’t your division, town, company, state, …