Portage Park & Recreation Department

Jack Sroy, m. cm., CT

Fastest Racewfllking Gerontologist in the world.

USA Track & Field Racewalking Coach & Instructor

Certified Personal Trainer with the Cooper Health Institute & Clinic with Or. Kenneth Cooper

in Dallas, Texas

Jack Bray, Pardeevilie, who claims the title of the "Fastest Race Walking Gerontologist in the World", took first place in his age group in Madison's 32"*̂ Annual 8K Crazylegs Race held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 with a time of 44:10. Over 17, 000 people participated in this event and Jack crossed the finish line at Camp Randall Stadium as number 4,496, He will be awarded a commemorative plaque from the Crazylegs Classic organization. This award adds to Jack's other 40 World and National Age Group Championships.

Bray-MA, USA Track & Field Level 1 Race Walking Coach and Instructor will be teaching Olympic Race Walking with the Portage Park & Recreation Department on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Levee Walking Path located at Riverside Park beginning June H**̂ starting at 4:30 pm. All ages are welcome for these hour long instruction classes through July 25* for a $15 participation fee.

"Self esteem and enthusiasm are very important for all aspects of our life and Race Walking is one of the most completely aerobic exercises comparable with cross-country skiing. It provides a great workout yet is gentle on the joints. It can be done with an inner smile while working with the chi energy; it keeps the mind focused because it is a technique sport that requires coordination and concentration." says Bray.

Anyone interested in 'ieaming to walk the music of life" with Jack Bray should register at the Park & Rec. Office located at 806 Silver Lake Drive,

806 Silver Lake Drive, Portage, WI 5390 ~ portagerec^hotmail.com ~ wv^w.portagewi.gov