When I walk I've noticed I scuff one foot or other approximately every 15 steps. Years of dog walking also taught me to walk slowly (dog peeing and sniffing caused big delays).

Per Will Harlow though, This Walking Mistake Leads to FALLS in Ages 65+ (video). The mistake? Slow walking.

There's also: THIS Is Why You Get Tired When Walking (Ages 50+) (video) (weakness in the calves).

So, 2025, will be a year where I work on improving my walking, with specific exercises to strengthen my calves and ankles.

I've been doing calf raises for a while (see The ONLY Workout You Need for Stronger Legs (50+) (video)) but recently switched to doing them on one leg at a time. That made me very aware that my ankles are also quite weak.

During 2024 Deb pointed out to me that I was hunching quite a bit, so I spent the year working on my posture. I feel that focus has been very effective so am optimistic that by the end of 2025 I'll be walking strongly and more quickly and avoiding falls.