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Virtual running challenges put the ‘magic’ back into training for Steph Bryant

Virtual running challenges put the ‘magic’ back into training for Steph Bryant

October 11, 2016 February 6, 2020 0

Steph Bryant sees races as a means to an end, a way to challenge herself and stay motivated. She doubles down on motivation by inviting friends to train with her. “I’ve been generally only motivated to run if I’m signed up for a road race and have to train for …

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Four virtual race organizers’ stories. (Hint: starting an event is easy!)

Four virtual race organizers’ stories. (Hint: starting an event is easy!)

October 10, 2016 May 10, 2022 1

We recently interviewed some of our virtual race organizers. We learned more about how our virtual challenges created a unique combination of motivation and community for their groups. Here are some highlights of what they experienced, with links to their full stories.   (In a hurry and don’t have time …

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Wheelchair athlete Chris Fletcher challenges coworkers to an inclusive virtual race

Wheelchair athlete Chris Fletcher challenges coworkers to an inclusive virtual race

October 4, 2016 February 6, 2020 0

Born with Spina Bifida, wheelchair-athlete Chris Fletcher used to be on a team of wheelchair racers, but as scheduling challenges got in the way, he started searching for other creative ways to compete. “Most of the apps out there seem to either be geared on the one end toward those …

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Avid cyclist Sarah Tacker goes virtual with a custom cross-country race

Avid cyclist Sarah Tacker goes virtual with a custom cross-country race

September 28, 2016 February 6, 2020 0

For the last three years, Racery cyclist Sarah Tacker has been tracking her cumulative mileage using a physical map on her office wall. The upside: “a visual on the wall is a good conversation piece,” says Tacker, who is a programmer at SAS in Cary, North Carolina.   The downside: it’s …

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Virtual racer David Rubush sets new PR covering 113 miles in five days!

Virtual racer David Rubush sets new PR covering 113 miles in five days!

August 31, 2016 February 6, 2020 1

After David Rubush polished off Racery’s 113-mile virtual race touring Wales in just five days, we decided to give him a call. Rubush, who is an assistant professor of chemistry and coaches men’s cross country at Benedictine University in Chicago, said he’s been a runner since junior high.   Rubush can …

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Racery Virtual Racer Profile: Lindsay McClelland – ‘Balanced, stress-free and happy.’

February 3, 2015 February 6, 2020 0

Lindsay McClelland lives in Houston, Texas and is an account manager for Digital Public Relations at MMI Agency, a full-service advertising agency. She fell in love with running while living in Hawaii and has been running marathons since 2010 and participating in Racery races since Nov, 2014.    Q. How far …

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