Hi Rod - yes, how much is too much, i can almost always accomplish what my trainer asks me to. Should i? No. He won’t push me beyond what I can do, but ultimately it’s up to me to say I need to back off. I pay the price next day.

Finding the balance of how hard to workout with weights (which I really like) and not do too much so I can run, walk or bike the next day, i.e., not be pooped, is my challenge. Always looking for that balance. Since my running distance is very minimal I need to do more biking, or maybe water aerobics to get my aerobic workout.

Fun story, was at ER yesterday (that wasn’t fun) but when nurse was drawing blood, something about my veins he commented, Oh, you must be pumping iron. Glad to see my efforts show!

Btw, there is a fun email I get regularly - Geezer Jock (Google for address) very inspiring stores about older athletes.

Since I post here regularly, I’m 71 live north of San Francsico. Started running at 35, pretty much running only til I was in my 50s, then sporadic weights, swimming. Due to a few foot operations, since 2022, never have gotten back to running byond 2 miles - workout with trainer twice a week on weights, and use a peleton once or twice a week. Would like to get running miles back up to 3 days a week, 3 to 5 miles. We’ll see. In the meantime I do something most days. This website is so supportive and I love that it is nonadvice giving, but sharing what works for us.