Creating a sense of belonging is vital in any workplace, but it’s even more critical in remote, isolated environments.
Separated from family and friends for months at a time, RIW workers depend on a strong community to quickly build trust and support their own mental wellbeing. We’re proud to say that RigRun helps build this sense of community. With each event, we hear more and more stories about teams joining forces to take on our fitness challenges.
From crew members motivating each other to meet in the gym at 5am every day for a workout to colleagues who would have never otherwise met teaming up to earn points together, the opportunities for connection and community are endless.
However, these alliances don’t unravel once the final whistle blows. Instead, the RigRun experience has proved time and again that being part of it awakens a shared team spirit that stays with competitors long after each event ends.
From crewmates to a peak-performance powerhouse
Recently, we received some fantastic insight from a member of Noble Corporation’s Noble BlackRhino crew, Stacy Comeaux.
During the 2025 RigRun Cup event, Stacy teamed up with her fellow “fighting Rhinos”, as they got into the spirit of the challenge. When they put their heads together to climb the league table, not only did they finish in 3rd place in the Challenge Shield final, but they also created a legacy of unity that continues to inspire them.
“Since this was our first attempt at participating, we weren’t exactly sure of what to expect. We always felt we were a great team and knew this would help support our physical health. However, we were astounded at how much more enhanced our camaraderie became.
“Our bond and friendship throughout made the event not only enjoyable but exciting. I’m sure this memory is something that no matter where we may go in our career we will always be able to share and spread the wealth of health with others!
“This was truly an amazing experience to be a part of such an inspirational team! I’ll always be proud of the ‘Fighting Rhinos’ and grateful for the time spent sharing emotions, health concerns, and personal growth moments as an unstoppable team!”
Camaraderie has the power to transform colleagues into an essential support system within the remote and isolated working environment. And as Stacy, the ‘Fighting Rhinos’, and many of our RigRun crews have shown, joining together to work toward a common purpose fosters a culture of team spirit and connection, helping everyone thrive both on and off the clock.
