We launched Racery back in 2014 to help individuals motivate each other, even when they weren’t exercising in the same physical location. Each person’s daily mileage was logged on a virtual route, and her/his rank was marked on a leaderboard. Later, companies and charities hosting virtual races for their staffers …
When some companies promote fitness by giving money and gift cards as rewards, they miss out on the most powerful motivator known to humankind: competition! New research by the University of Pennsylvania shows that simply putting people in a competition can nearly double their workout levels. “Competitive groups frame relationships …
A lot of runners I know say they came to running for the weight loss, then stayed for the sanity. This morning, trying to keep my legs turning over as I ran up a half-mile hill, I plugged into thinking (for the hundredth time?) about how important running is for …
A competition on a canyon road in Los Angeles proves once again that, no matter whether the finish line is online or on asphalt, racing is all in your head. Among hard-core road cyclists, virtual racing tool Strava is the gold standard for measuring day-to-day performance versus other athletes. For …
Having a training program helps local running stores beat out online retailers, explains top-grossing FleetFeet franchise owner, Ed Griffin: “You’re not just running a shop; you’re building a community. Selling shoes and gear is a start, but it is more about helping people feel better about themselves.” A training program …
It’s no secret that physicians are committed to patient wellness, but what about their employee’s wellness? According to the Center for Disease Control, 11.6% of individuals in health-diagnosing occupations are obese. One cause: a shortage of effective workplace fitness programs. Here are eight ways a Racery virtual race can help …
