Lethbridge senior nears 20 million steps in 3 years – Lethbridge [Video]

In 2017, Sunao Ayukawa was diagnosed with stage four liver cirrhosis, requiring a lifestyle change despite already being well into his 80s.

Taking the challenge to heart, Ayukawa began walking — a lot.

“Any spare time I’ve got — I don’t watch TV too much — I walk,” he said.

When he began his quest for better health, he was walking upwards of 30,000 steps per day, but it has tapered off in recent years, which is understandable given he is now 95.

“Last year, my average for every day came out to about six and a half miles a day. Now it’s down to about six now. I’m slowing down a little bit.”

Since 2022, he has walked over 10,000 km, which is good for two cross-Canada trips.

“A person should just keep walking a little bit every day to do something.”

His daughters say they are proud of …