Baker's heartbeat

That's the Apple Watch, Series 7, on the left; the Fitbit Inspire 2 is at right.        An Apple Watch -- Series 7 -- arrived recently. It was a gift from my husband for Mother's Day, but actually getting a working watch was a weeks-long experience.     At any case I have embraced the watch, and given Steve my former exercise tracker, the Fitbit Inspire 2.     The Inspire 2 is not as intuitive as the Apple device but I used one for many years without complaint. Recently, however, Steve because more concerned about me needing help in some situation, usually related to my solo exercise routines. The Apple Watch has a "danger" mode where it automatically calls 911 if one, for example, falls off a bicycle and is hurt.     This actually happened to my brother-in-law who regularly rides. He took a tumble, was unhurt, and subsequently explained it was a bit embarrassing as he had to find his glasses to see on the Apple device where you STOPPED the ambulance from coming.    

                                      That's me after a 5K May 14 on the Davenport riverfront                                I wear Hoka shoes with two types of sox: anklets and shorter types for runners.      I am a physical fitness  enthusiast, especially since our Baker family is growing. Daughter Kirstin is pregnant with twin girls, and this "Nana" wants to be an active, effective part of their lives.     Not to mention the lives of the other seven grandchildren.     I've been working out regularly for almost 15 years but I have noticed some changes are needed to meet goals, despite one's age. Suggestions for 5K aspirants out there:     1. Pay attention to the quality of your shoes. I now buy Hokas, which can be pricey. They are perfect for those of us who have wide feet and high arches. I also buy Brooks.     2. The type of stockings is also important. To be sure, most of us never paid attention to quality fitness sox. In my 30's, 40's and 50's, a