Last night I went to the next village to see something unusual. To be honest when I saw the advertisement I was sure it was a joke. But it’s not April the 1st, so being an inquisitive type I popped along.
The slogan I have since discovered is “ready. Steady, slow” which is used at the start of each race. The course and it consists of two circles one inside another, as in the picture above. (photo courtesy of Scase news services ltd) The snails are placed in the centre circle and the first one to cross the outer circle is declared the winner.
There is even a world championship, which has been running for 25 years so I am behind the times. It is held as part the fete at St Andrews Church in Congham, Norfolk on the third Saturday of Jul. SO get on down.
What has snail racing to do with Networking?
Quite a bit if you think about it.
- First it is about getting others to work with you and for you. The snails have a goal to reach
- Second. It takes time and time is vital in building a network based on trust with other business owners
- Third. Its regular, the world championships are held regularly and it is regularity that helps cement relationships.
Snail racing if you are interested check out the official web site of the world championship.
More whacky sports (if I can find them) to follow.
Paul
and remember to put the work into network.
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