The Long Island Walkers Club (orginally founded as the New York Walkers Club in 1979 by Coach Jake Jacobson) promotes the health benefits of walking. The group welcomes any adult at any ability level who would like to walk with others and enjoy the benfits of walking. Individuals walk at their own pace.
Long Island Walkers, if they choose, may participate in judged racewalks as a member of the Long Island Walkers race walk team.
Long Island Walkers meets every Saturday at Eisenhower Park, Nassau County, Long Island at 8 am near the Field House.
Casual stretching prior to and after the approximate l hour walk is offered by a group leader.