Power Walking

Week of March 30, 2024

This two-session program will begin by explaining what is racewalking, power walking, and the organizations that govern them. You will also learn the benefits and techniques of race walking, stretching, best ways to train, and how it benefits your health.

A racewalker for thirty-eight years, Alan Poisner has been named number one in the world in his age division. While taking gold medals at three different international races, he also has been named U.S. National Racewalker of the Year in his age division multiple times, setting records at the biannual National Senior Games. He later led the nationally recognized Heartland Racewalkers club as president and chief mentor for twenty years.