Posted on Jun 11, 2020

how much walking and jogging is too much for my age?

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I'm 73. I have a bad back, which limits my ability to run continuously. I walk and jog between 3.5 and 4 miles a day, 7 days a week. Is that too much? Should I take a day off? Should I cut back on my miles?

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SGM Bill Frazer

Posted >1 y ago

Why, is it hurting you? If causing pain then adjust for schedule=- if not go for the gold!

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SPC John Waisman

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Thanks. I will!

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SPC Joseph Kasprzak

Posted >1 y ago

I am 73 and walk 4 to 6 miles a and I think if you feel good do it. If it feels like to much cut back I would

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CSM Charles Hayden

Posted >1 y ago

The Lord rested, why don’t you - for one day a week?

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SPC John Waisman

>1 y

I think you're right.

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