A whole new Rochester Heart Walk & Run is coming up. Now in its 31st year, this community event is going digital and adding new experiences this year.
The Heart Walk & Run experience will culminate in a day of celebration on Thursday, June 10. Walkers will not physically meet in one spot, but will still share a day of movement and inspiration. Several area businesses will be hosting their own Heart Walk & Run experience on June 10, with employees and family members walking at work. Any businesses interested in hosting an experience can contact RochesterAHA@heart.org for assistance.
“Now, more than ever, we’re all looking for ways to connect with others, stay active and stay encouraged,” said Keith Williams, managing partner with Consiliarium Group. “This new format allows everyone to continue to have fun and support the American Heart Association’s lifesaving mission, while staying safe and healthy.”
“We are grateful for the support from our community and can’t wait to see how everyone makes the Heart Walk & Run their own,” said Jennifer Graney, partner with Consiliarium Group.
The American Heart Association will be sharing heart health information, movement inspiration, and nutrition tips with participants by email and on social media on the Rochester Heart Walk & Run Facebook event page.
All participants are encouraged to walk, run, or move however, wherever, and whenever they can, whether at work or at home. Participants can share pictures and stories in the Facebook event page, or by tagging @AHANewYork on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and using the hashtag #ROCHeartWalk or #ROCHeartRun.
New this year, anyone can also take part in the Rochester Heart Walk & Run activity challenge by downloading the Heart Walk app and tracking physical activity. The Heart Walk app is available on the App Store and Google Play.
The Rochester Heart Walk & Run is a fun and meaningful way to celebrate heart and stroke survivors, raise lifesaving funds and encourage physical activity. Here are a few fun activities to consider choosing from:
•Take a walk outside (while following current social distancing guidelines).
•Get the whole family involved and have an indoor dance party.
•Try out a few strengthening exercises like push-ups, lunges and squats.
•Create an at home circuit workout.
To register, visit www.RochesterHeartWalk.org. From there, participants can stay up to date by downloading the Heart Walk mobile app and encourage friends and family to join in via e-mail or on social media.
Runners will be able to pick up their packets at the American Heart Association office at 25 Circle Street, Suite 102 in Rochester. Tables will be set up outside the office on Tuesday, June 8, from 8 to 10 a.m. and Wednesday, June 9, from noon to 2 p.m. Please wear a mask when you arrive.
The funds raised from the Rochester Heart Walk & Run go towards research, advocacy, CPR training, and to promote better health. Visit www2.heart.org to learn more.
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