Community: Kansas City Corporate Challenge with Lacey Fisher

As the Executive Director of Kansas City Corporate Challenge, Lacey Fisher is headed into her seventh season with the organization while the Games themselves are entering their 43rd year. Although originally from western Kansas, Lacey has taken to becoming a KCMO transplant and enjoys all things Kansas City including BBQ, the Royals, and of course the Chiefs.  Lacey earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk!) and her Master's Degree of Leisure, Youth, & Human Services from the University of Northern Iowa.  At any given time, Lacey can be found involved in some type of competition or sporting endeavor whether it be pursuing her interest as an unlikely runner, organizing events, or watching her favorite sports teams. Memorable Quotes: "If you've been, no explanation is necessary. If you haven't, none is adequate" – Lou Holtz "We know that no one goes it alone. And that's why it's important that people have friends that go for a walk with them or they take a podcast, and maybe we're on a walk with you today or a bike ride or on your Peloton. And however you're consuming this podcast today, we're delighted to be sharing that journey with you." "It's the people. It's always the people. And it's seeing the participants do things they've never done before, whether it's on the half marathon, one year there was a participant out there, and I'm not making this up, she was nine months pregnant!" What You'll Learn: The heart of the Kansas City Corporate Challenge and how to participate in the challenge. This Episode Includes: This episode is dedicated to our good friend Mary Elmwick who was a big influence in Dr. Robin's life. Robin shares the acronym that she wrote for Mary's funeral service in 2021: SEEDS which stands for Sight, Encouragement, Enlightenment, and Dash. Robin encourages people to live in the "dash" between the year they are born and the year they die, to live life to the fullest. Lacey Fisher shares that the Kansas City Corporate Challenge started in response to the U.S. protesting the 1980's Moscow Olympics. The mission of the Kansas City Corporate Challenge is to promote health, wellness, and camaraderie within the business community. It is the oldest and largest corporate games in the country. The idea is that they present the participants with physical endeavors designed to challenge their bodies and minds through the spirit of corporate competition. The KCCC also includes a program called "Lunch and Learns" where participants are provided sessions on everything from stress management to nutrition and even self-defense. Lacey shares a few stories from the challenge, that her favorite challenges are the races, and how corporations can register. Three Takeaways From Today's Episode: Don't go it alone – take a friend with you on a walk or listen to a podcast episode on your drive to work. Consider how you can build camaraderie in your community - maybe encourage your co-workers to sign up for a 5k together or invite a few friends over for a homemade dinner. If you're in the area encourage your workplace to join the KCCC. Mentioned In The Episode: Kansas City Corporate Challenge The Dash by Linda Ellis