Wondering what folks are doing walking up and down every road in Ocean Lakes? It's a different kind of March Madness
Don’t be alarmed if you notice pairs of teammates walking a brisk pace around Ocean Lakes Family Campground, weaving up and down every road, every row of campers along the way. No, they aren’t lost. And they aren’t just wandering aimlessly. They are on a mission: Complete our first March Madness 22-Mile Challenge. That’s right, they are going to walk 22 miles. Greg Bender, manager of Ocean Lakes Golf Cars, logs seven miles after work Monday, March 5. The challenge’s goal: Walk every paved road in the campground – a total of 22 miles – while off the clock during March. The reward: 2,200 points in the company wellness program, which encourages teammates to earn points to receive discounts on their health insurance premiums. “It’s such a beautiful place to do it,” said Lance Thompson, Ocean Lakes General Manager and Vice President. “Would you rather walk on a treadmill in a stinky gym or by the ocean with beautiful surroundings?” Don’t panic – teammat...