What kind of exercise do you practice to keep moving as you age? Walking is one of the most popular forms of exercise for older people, but you may be surprised to learn that some folks in their 60s and 70s are still running regularly.
In Our Stories this week, we bring you several stories about running, about ruck-running, and about facing our physical limitations as we age. We’ve even got an essay about finding companionship in Zumba class.
Speaking of exercise, we got a request from Elaine LaLanne, the widow of exercise king Jack LaLanne whom we interviewed on the Crow’s Feet Podcast last year. Elaine is celebrating her 98th birthday by organizing an effort to break the world record in the “Most People Performing Jumping Jacks Simultaneously” on July 12, at 1pm Pacific time. Groups will be doing jumping jacks in LA, Chicago, NY, Washington D.C. — and under-water, on a Navy Aircraft Carrier, and on the Great Wall of China!! Join in the challenge by signing up here.
If you want to catch up on the Crow’s Feet podcast, you don’t want to miss our special on Memorial Day hosted by Lee J. Bentch. Listen here to all the episodes.
And, finally, we have a new writing prompt from Robin James this week asking if you have put our affairs in order and if you have a will? Read the full prompt here.
Our Stories
I Strapped on a Pair of Running Shoes Today. Can these bony legs withstand the strain? George “Ace” Acevedo
Running for My Life. Attempting a 5K after a heart attack. By Neil Offen
When The Foundation Cracks. Boomers need more than Krazy glue to keep it together. By 🇳🇴Annelie
Flexibility in Body, Mind, and Spirit is Essential for Healthy Aging. Part 1. No matter our age, it’s better to bend than break. By Don Johnson
My Ruck-Running Dilemma. I don’t know what to do. By Glyn Bawden
Zumba Classes Won’t Replace My Friends. But they’ll fill the gap until we’re ready to meet again. By Ana Brody
We also published three pieces this week about the challenges and opportunities for people who are looking for work after 50. Read on to learn more about how to overcome ageism in the workplace.
Finding Work When You’re No Spring Chicken. There are obstacles, but here are ways around them. By Don Akchin
Does My Age Make It Harder to Fire Me? Or am I more at risk than ever. By Victoria Corindi
Have My Experimental Work Decisions Painted Me Into a Corner at 50? I still don’t know what I want to do when I grow up. By Alison Gee
There are many more fascinating stories about life as we age on the Crow’s Feet home page so please keep reading.
Until next week,
Nancy Peckenham, Editor
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