Born in the 1940s, Edward Bray grew up in Horsham, Pennsylvania. As a teenager, he participated in numerous sports and discovered his lifelong passion of long-distance running (up to and including 100-mile races). Until becoming a postal worker in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, he had a variety of careers. For example, he worked on the Polaris proto-type at Raytheon. He also worked for Douglas McDonald Aircraft, taught science for a year, and served in the U.S. Army. His hobbies include carpentry, gardening, fishing, and completing puzzles. He currently lives in Colorado with his wife of over fifty years and is close to his two daughters.