# Nouns Running Club - Fun, Fitness, and Frens

## TL;DR 📝

- The Nouns Running Club aims to counter the partying stereotype of crypto events by focusing on fun, fitness, and FRENship.
- The club welcomes runners of all skill levels; no NFTs are required 🙌.
- The club will host runs at crypto conferences and local chapter weekly runs 🌍.
- The club's current local chapters span eight countries 🇺🇸🇭🇰🇲🇾🇩🇴🇰🇷🇹🇼🇯🇵🇨🇦.
- **The proposed budget: $52,650.** This supports 11 city chapters (8 existing, 3 new) and 2 major conference runs (EthCC 🇫🇷 + DevConnect 🇹🇷) for the next 6 months.

## Introduction 🚀


Established in April 2023, the Nouns Running Club is on a mission to transform the social layer surrounding Nouns and the wider crypto industry.

Shifting away from the partying stereotypes, our club aligns with the Nouns ecosystem's values, fostering connections through running and supporting local communities.

![](https://i.imgur.com/ld4THBp.jpg)

## Motivation 💡

The Nouns Running Club was born out of a desire to challenge the prevailing partying stereotype of crypto events. We recognized the need to start a movement that promotes fun, fitness, and FRENship while showcasing the positive aspects of Nouns.

Our long-term vision includes hosting a major road marathon with Nouns as the title sponsor and host, aiming to create a lasting impact on the industry's perception and proliferation.

## Accomplishments So Far 🏅

Since its inception in April 2023, the Nouns Running Club has made remarkable strides in achieving its goals of promoting physical fitness, community growth, and social responsibility. Here are some of our key accomplishments:

- Grown to over 120 members on Telegram, with more joining every week 📈.
- Over a thousand cumulative KMs run by members.
- Established weekly run leaders in 8 different cities around the world (see below), providing members with the opportunity to participate in regular group runs 🌏.
- Developed a strong brand identity, including a custom t-shirt, a dedicated Telegram chat, and a set of Telegram sticker packs created by [@MochiNFT](https://twitter.com/MochiNFT) on the recommendation of [@0xMaki](https://twitter.com/0xmaki).

![](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/HJ3mJNzSh.png)

These accomplishments demonstrate the commitment and dedication of the Nouns Running Club. With the support of the wider Nouns DAO community, we aim to continue to grow and make an even greater impact.

![](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/rk6fJVzBh.png)

## Proliferation 📈

How does the Nouns Running Club promote proliferation of Nouns and Nounish-ness?

One of the major hurdles 🚧 to proliferation is the difficulty of introducing Nouns to people outside of crypto. However, we can jump over that hurdle by welcoming anyone, regardless of running ability, promoting the Nounish values of collaboration, diversity, and open participation.

You don't even need to hold NFTs or know what crypto is. If you can move from point A to B, you're invited! 🏃💨

Wearing our custom Nouns Running Club gear, we act as moving billboards, promoting Nouns to onlookers and fellow runners. Our events create opportunities for people to interact with the Nouns community in a fun, informal, and healthy context.

Our goal is to reshape the social layer and showcase the positivity of Nouns to a wider audience.

## Activities 🏃‍♀️

The Nouns Running Club will engage in two types of activities: Special Event Runs at Crypto Conferences and Local Chapter Weekly Runs. Both are key to our plan for growth and proliferation.

These are usually ~5km runs targeted towards beginners to run at a leisurely pace. We have a culture of "No one left behind!", which means we will always ensure that everyone is taken care of regardless of their pace.

In fact, it's in our motto:

![](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/ryEWrNzr2.png)

### Special Event Runs at Crypto Conferences 🎟️

By doing special runs as a side-event to conferences, we can penetrate a much bigger audience as people from around the world fly in to attend these conferences. This has been proven by our genesis event in ETHGlobal Tokyo, which spawned the Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Seoul chapters. See testimonials below!

#### EthCC (Paris 🇫🇷) - July 17, 2023

EthCC is the largest annual Ethereum event in Europe. Not only that, it is also a non-profit event by the local Ethereum community. Very Nounish! Owing to the fact that we do not currently have any local chapters in Europe, we hope this activation will allow us to grow some local chapters in the European region.

#### DevConnect (Istanbul 🇹🇷) - November 13, 2023

Since DevCon has been postponed, this will be the premier Ethereum event of the year. The location of Istanbul will also attract many attendees from all over Europe, and we believe that this will help bootstrap multiple European chapters as well.

### Local Chapter Weekly Runs 🌍

Each local chapter has its own run leaders who organize and guide weekly runs. These leaders serve as ambassadors of Nounish-ness in their respective localities, promoting the values of Nouns DAO and encouraging more people to join the ecosystem.

By integrating physical fitness with community engagement, we aim to create a unique, fun, and rewarding experience for all members of the community.

Currently, we have local chapters in the following cities:

- Denver 🇺🇸 led by [@jp4g_](https://twitter.com/jp4g_)
- Hong Kong 🇭🇰 led by [@Natalielpy](https://twitter.com/Natalielpy)
- Kuala Lumpur 🇲🇾 led by [@motypes](https://twitter.com/motypes)
- Santo Domingo 🇩🇴 led by [@necfas](https://twitter.com/necfas)
- Seoul 🇰🇷 led by [@colorchipeth](https://twitter.com/colorchipeth)
- Taipei 🇹🇼 led by [@AkiraWuc](https://twitter.com/AkiraWuc)
- Tokyo 🇯🇵 led by [@shutollen](https://twitter.com/shutollen)
- Vancouver 🇨🇦 led by [@adrianmcli](https://twitter.com/adrianmcli)

With the help of this proposal, we hope to expand to at least three more cities within the next 6 months, with a particular focus in the European region.

## Budget 💰

The following is a rough estimate of the costs required for running the club for the next 6 months. The primary purpose of the funds is to enhance the experience of our club events to attract more newcomers and proliferate Nouns further into the world.

### **1. Special Event Runs at Crypto Conferences**

**1.1 ETHCC (Paris) & 1.2 DevConnect (Istanbul)**

- Customized Local Logo Design: $1,000
- Dry-Fit Running T-Shirts (30 units at $35 each): $1,050
- Discretionary Fund: $2,000

**Subtotal for Special Event Runs ($4,050 x 2): $8,100**

### **2. Regular Operations at Local Chapter Weekly Runs**

*(Estimated budget remains consistent across chapters)*

**2.1 to 2.8: Tokyo 🇯🇵, Seoul 🇰🇷, Taipei 🇹🇼, Vancouver 🇨🇦, Hong Kong 🇭🇰, Denver 🇺🇸, Kuala Lumpur 🇲🇾, Santo Domingo 🇩🇴**

- Customized Local Logo Design: $1,000
- Dry-Fit Running T-Shirts (30 units at $35 each): $1,050
- Discretionary Fund: $2,000

**Subtotal for Local Chapter Weekly Runs ($4,050 x 8): $32,400**

### **3. Expansion to Three Additional Cities**

- Customized Local Logo Design: $1,000
- Dry-Fit Running T-Shirts (30 units at $35 each): $1,050
- Discretionary Fund: $2,000

**Subtotal for Expansion to New Cities ($4,050 x 3): $12,150**

### **4. Breakdown of Discretionary Spending**

Each Discretionary Fund, amounting to $2,000 per city, is intended to enhance the overall running club experience and ensure smooth operations. It can be allocated as follows:

- Promotional Materials (stickers, flyers): $200
- Additional Swag (e.g., water bottles, towels, headbands): $500
- Monthly Post-Run Gatherings (estimated $100 per gathering): $600
- Online Collaborative Tools (Notion Plus, Google Workspace, etc.): $200
- Contingency Reserve (for unexpected expenses): $500

### **Total Estimated Budget: $52,650**

The budget proposal accounts for a cost of **approximately $4,050 per city or event for the next 6 months**. This total reflects the Nouns Running Club's extensive and committed network of volunteers in eight different countries, each hosting regular runs and contributing to the vibrant global community.

## Leadership 👑

![](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/SyzH-INS3.png)

The leadership team consists of 8 individuals spread across 8 countries, each running their local Nouns Running Club chapter. One of them is [@adrianmcli](https://twitter.com/adrianmcli), the holder of two Nouns (#261 and #449). The funds will be controlled by a 3/8 multisig, all whom are local chapter leaders:

**Multisig address (3/8)**: [0x2a67269a3302868490dEFB7fF1b72D8489CE4E6a](https://app.safe.global/home?safe=eth:0x2a67269a3302868490dEFB7fF1b72D8489CE4E6a)

**Signers:**
- [@adrianmcli](https://twitter.com/adrianmcli): [0xE7304bA0f157f2Ade94015934284b6704BC72911](https://etherscan.io/address/0xe7304ba0f157f2ade94015934284b6704bc72911)
- [@AkiraWuc](https://twitter.com/AkiraWuc): [0xca84541D8B8Bf50fd8b042aCFd28B1e390703E20](https://etherscan.io/address/0xca84541D8B8Bf50fd8b042aCFd28B1e390703E20)
- [@colorchipeth](https://twitter.com/colorchipeth): [0x04bec7F54595f418d7E37A09cD21dcAF4c1Ca815](https://etherscan.io/address/0x04bec7F54595f418d7E37A09cD21dcAF4c1Ca815)
- [@jp4g_](https://twitter.com/jp4g_): [0x7434672e89b055fd02deebeF203738cF0802C01b](https://etherscan.io/address/0x7434672e89b055fd02deebeF203738cF0802C01b)
- [@motypes](https://twitter.com/motypes): [0x2675A89c7AFC000c9b6Ae838660553Ff5f586356](https://etherscan.io/address/0x2675A89c7AFC000c9b6Ae838660553Ff5f586356)
- [@Natalielpy](https://twitter.com/Natalielpy): [0x32e9507cb51D884b71BF6E99fc878CEf30Ef72e7](https://etherscan.io/address/0x32e9507cb51D884b71BF6E99fc878CEf30Ef72e7)
- [@necfas](https://twitter.com/necfas): [0x1db19B9903c5510AA5a866ea643Eb021CD12Bda0](https://etherscan.io/address/0x1db19B9903c5510AA5a866ea643Eb021CD12Bda0)
- [@shutollen](https://twitter.com/shutollen): [0xc84A3C32993608A85DCa24cb4A54e3EA298303A8](https://etherscan.io/address/0xc84A3C32993608A85DCa24cb4A54e3EA298303A8)

You may also notice that the Nouns Running Club [multisig](https://app.safe.global/home?safe=eth:0x2a67269a3302868490dEFB7fF1b72D8489CE4E6a) holds a number of NFTs:

- [NounsRC.eth](https://app.ens.domains/nounsrc.eth) (registered for 5 years)
- [NounsRunningClub.eth](https://app.ens.domains/nounsrunningclub.eth) (registered for 5 years)
- Lil Noun [#7682](https://etherscan.io/nft/0x4b10701Bfd7BFEdc47d50562b76b436fbB5BdB3B/7682)
- Gnar [#4241](https://etherscan.io/nft/0x558BFFF0D583416f7C4e380625c7865821b8E95C/4241)

This demonstrates our commitment to reaching out to other Nouns-inspired ecosystems and solidifying the club as a long-term endeavour.

## Testimonials 💬

> "During my time at ETH Tokyo, I attended numerous informative side events, all following a similar format of renting out a nice cafe or club, promoting networking, and featuring a speaker. Among them, "Let's run together and create a healthy crypto culture!💪" caught my attention due to my passion for exercise, so I immediately signed up. It proved to be a refreshing and much-needed event. Running amidst the beautiful Tokyo scenery, I bonded with fellow crypto industry acquaintances who shared a similar interest in fitness, allowing me to make friends quickly. Additionally, receiving a delightful printed t-shirt added to my happiness. Recognizing that I couldn't continue this running event upon returning to Seoul, I took the initiative to become the lead organizer and gather individuals for running sessions in my city."

— [@colorchipeth](https://twitter.com/colorchipeth), Seoul Chapter Leader, Nouns Running Club

> "In the beginning of my first 5k run with Nouns Running Club, I was nervous because everyone else seemed to be much more experienced in running, but this feeling completely went away as the founder of the club, Adrian, stayed back and kept pace with me all the time. 
> 
> But what made me even more touched is what happened next. As we approached the 4km mark, the rest of the group, who had already completed the run, turned back and rejoined us. We were both very surprised and asked them why they came back. Akira, our Taipei Club leader, replied us with a warm smile, "Of course we come back, we are a club." And another member (Jack, Denver chapter leader) also smiled and said to us "No one left behind." In the end, we finished our 5k together as a united team. 
> 
> Thanks to this experience and the whole group, I started to like running and run with the club whenever I have time. And I hope that more people could experience what I have experienced. This club is not only about running, it's also about togetherness, care, and the pure kindness between people."

— Sydney, Taipei Chapter Member, Nouns Running Club

![](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/SJ_OgVfHh.png)

## Conclusion 🎯

In conclusion, the Nouns DAO Running Club represents a unique amalgamation of health, community, and social responsibility. We believe in the transformative power of running and its ability to bring individuals together, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.

We aim to challenge stereotypes, promote a healthy lifestyle, and cultivate a strong, vibrant community within the Nouns ecosystem. We are dedicated to creating a lasting impact that goes beyond the crypto industry, and with your support, we are confident that we can make this vision a reality.

Support us in our mission! And join us for a run! 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨

![](https://i.imgur.com/fIdTnjy.jpg)

## Talk to us! 🗣️

Join us on 👉 [Strava](https://www.strava.com/clubs/nouns) 🏃

Join us on 👉 [Telegram](https://t.me/+Gi3bOa9dpTNjNjY5) 💬

Join us on 👉 [Twitter](https://twitter.com/NounsRC) 🐦

Outcome: EXECUTED