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Clay Gerhard

By Lindsay Romano Jun 6, 2025 | 11:41 AM

Hi! My name is Clay Gerhard. I’m 43 and the Executive Director, Decatur Park District.

Why I HIIT the DISC

I’m excited at the opportunity to work out with a great group of community members, increasing my energy levels, and shrinking my waistline! One of my non-scale goals is to drink more water and make the time to exercise outside the designated class times. I lost both of my parents too soon to heart disease and the devesting effects of a stroke.  I want to outlive them and get the opportunity to enjoy my future grandchildren and retirement with my beautiful wife, Andrea. My biggest fear in the challenge is finding the time to exercise outside of class and not making progress….but I know my “accountabilabuddies” will keep me in check.

A little about me

In my spare time, I enjoy watching my kids participate in sports and just being at home! My favorite midnight snack is Tillamook Ice Cream, specifically Caramel Swirl. Shameless plug…..Over the Top Ice Cream Shop carries it in Nelson Park and we get an employee discount…the odds are not in my favor for this challenge. On my HIIT the DISC playlist, you’ll find Funk and County. My favorite quote is from my dad.  My dad had this quote in his own handwriting that he kept on his fridge and now I keep in on my fridge as a memory of him…. “The older you get , the tougher it is to lose weight, because by then your body and your fat have gotten to be really good friends.”