Top Ten Reasons to sign-up for this year's JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge
Got the email today from our company captain (I passed the baton for this year)...was amusing, figured i'd share :)
10- You get to run/walk through scenic Central Park while hundreds of spectators cheer you on.
9- This year is the 30th year the race has taken place.
8- Free stuff- Not one, but two free t-shirts, plus- a goody bag at the end of the race.
7- You don't have to run, thousands of people choose to walk the 3.5 miles
6- A marathon is too long, or... good training for a marathon!
5- You can help make up for our pitiful turnout last year, only 5 people participated!
4- 15,000 people run in this race, don't you want to be one of them?
3- Proceeds from the entry fee go to non-profit organizations throughout the city
2- It's a great way to get in shape for bathing suit season!
1- Exercise is good for you :)
I'm still not convinced though. 2 years of packed races and Corporate Challenge and Run Hit Wonders have sorta scared me off from events where the number of registered runners is in the 5-figure range.
I'll think about it. :)
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Yes, but think of it as good prep for NYC and the crowds cheering you all the way..
And think of bathing suit time :)
I did that race twice in London, and to say it was packed is a massive understatement. I would have to think hard if I wanted to feel like a sardine again (but, in the end I would probably do it).
This will be my one race amongst the masses for the year. At least I get a free dinner and drinks out of it=)
So many people register that they're running the race on two nights - Wed and Thurs. My company is running on Thurs. and I'll be joining them. Plus we're having a post race party on the Arsenal Roof! If anyone wants me to sneak them up, let me know.
actually, they used to have 3 NYC races...one in May, one in June, one in July. Then it got knocked down to 2, one early June, one late June, then last year they had 2 in one week, like this year's format. (I'm sure the parks department may have had something to do with that...but dont quote me on it.) I'm not sure I like that, it's better to have a little variety in case one particular week is not good for a company (case in point was ours, a coupla years ago we had a conflict with one of the dates due to a company-wide sales meeting being that week, luckily there was another race a different week.)
And I'm still on the fence. Not convinced yet :)
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