Memory Mile Wellness Challenge

Memory Mile Wellness Challenge Race Information

<p>The Memory Mile Wellness Challenge is a virtual event that helps raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day. </p> <p>__________________________________________________________________________________________________________</p> <p> </p> <p>Over 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer&#39;s disease, a brain disorder that causes a progressive decline in memory, thinking and learning.  This number is staggering but there are ways to decrease your risk for the disease- one of these is being physically active.  This challenge is to promote that healthy habit.</p> <p> </p> <p>Research suggests, as little as <strong>150 minutes a week </strong>of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and <strong>2 days of strength training </strong>may <strong>reduce the risk for developing Alzheimer’s by up to 50%</strong>. We will combine all the participants&#39; cardio minutes along with their strength training minutes to <strong>try and reach 6 million minutes… representing the over 6 million people living with Alzheimer’s.</strong></p> <p>Let&#39;s get moving and protect our brains! </p>