A Walk today and beyond

I have always enjoyed late fall walks at dusk

Out on my trail tonight saw a few deer. The sunset on the pond and prairie made me pause a step or two. Barb as listening to a mystery and 35 minutes later we had a good workout. We were walking 16 minute a mile so the pace was aerobic. Just a reminder that the orthotic insert as made as I walked pan free. Woo!
Th whole physical experience of breathing deeply and not being out of breathe I will take it.
Are we the lucky ones who can walk an enjoy how it makes us feel? When you start to walk again it may be slow going but in weeks walking gets to be be little effort. This time of year I don't sweat but a hat and light gloves would have been nice.
Another joy I don't take likely is a new pair of glasses and seeing God's world as I walk. The tecknology they put into glasses being so light and giving old eyes better than 2020 vision, pretty neat. I know down the road I will need more care for my eyes, but today, wow!
Strength training has played a part in how I feel walking. Adding muscle makes life easier. Squats of the bed or chair, sit ups off the bed or crunches, push ups off dthe wall or bench, band exercises and seniors can add muscle and not lose it. Everybody can slow muscle decline, but put a little more into it and you can add muscle. Cooper Aerobics has shown it is possible to do this into our 90's. Joint health can improve as well.
Years ago I found physical therapy really helped me deal with joint pain. When you think of retirement, I know we need friends and purpose but add walking, strength training, add stretching to your list.  Include tasty healthy cooking, a quiet time and dates with your loved one and retirement will become more doable. Keep walking