Monday, August 17, 2026
6:30 AM - 7:00 AM
Session Type: Special Activity
Grab a friend and participate in the Healthy Walking Challenges during non-training institute hours on Monday and Tuesday in Chicago! Hit your stride – push yourself to reap the many health benefits of walking. Walking can help you maintain a healthy weight by burning calories and toning and strengthening muscles; increase cardiovascular and pulmonary (heart and lung) fitness; reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke; improve management of conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, joint and muscular pain or stiffness, and diabetes; and build stronger bones and improve balance.
Come on – embrace your fitness through walking – aim to walk a mile in 30 minutes!
30-Minute Mile Instructions:
Challenges will take place on:
- Monday, August 17th at 6:30 am
- Tuesday, August 18th at 6:30 am
- Tuesday, August 18th at 12:15 pm
Meet fifteen minutes prior to start time, meet APPA’s Project Coordinator, Delores Johnson, at the Local Host Table to pick up the walking route instructions.
Use your electronic device to monitor your distance and time.
Within 45 minutes of the start time, return to the Local Host Table to verify your accomplishment and claim your achievement medal.