Dear Annie: I’m 79, and walk 10,000 steps a day

Dear Annie: At age 72, after living a very sedentary life, my doctor finally got me walking, and I’ve been doing my “10,000 steps” almost every day for the past seven years. That means I have clocked over 23 million steps.

When I travel, I do some of my walking in airline terminals, where airline personnel often ask me if I require a wheelchair. I smile, thank them for their concern and show them the step count on my phone while reminding them of the story of the tortoise and the hare.

I’m 79 now. I may look tottery, but I’m still walking. — The Tottery Tortoise

Dear Tottery Tortoise: Congratulations! Ten thousand steps a day takes dedication and commitment. The payout is tremendous. Keep up the good work. I hope your story inspires others to get moving.

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