Two virtual races this fall demonstrated a cool new twist on Racery’s virtual racing and fundraising software. In both cases, a solo runner set out to conquer a high-mileage route, challenging individuals or teams do the same distance on a virtual version of the same route. For extra fun, slow …
The Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less (ESMMWL) annual virtual fitness race just announced today, telling partners “Bring your motivation to maintain your weight this holiday season to a whole new level.” You can read more here about their 2018 virtual race, which is powered by Racery. The race …
A Grand Evolutionary Theory of All the Software Behind Digital Life, From <img> Tags to CryptoKitties The evolution of online publishing software since 1991 gives us a road map for the next two decades of digital life. Out of the raw muck of early-nineties HTML came high-end Generation 1 CMSes for publishers …
We get lots of calls from charities looking to do a virtual version of their annual 5k, a virtual event that lets folks who are out of town get in on the fun. We’ve got a much bigger, more powerful idea: add a monthlong virtual training run that leads up …
We’ve just introduced a new layer to our virtual races, allowing each participant to compete as a member of multiple groups, rather than just individually and/or as a member of only one team. You can get a glimpse of how this plays out in the virtual charity race we’re doing to …
After a string of unproductive, disjointed days, I had an incredibly fun and productive morning. I filled a notebook page with to-dos and ideas — something that can sometimes take me a week. I reread key chapters in a favorite business book. And running in 55 degrees and a steady …
