<h3 class="widget-title">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>
I want to feature people who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn't seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions... I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.

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<h3 class="widget-title">How did I met Moira?</h3>
Moira has been a participant in my group classes on Gabriola island since 2014. She has been taking 2 classes back to back each week. Moira has loads of energy! I really like her presence in the class, she is always ready to laugh and joke. I find her hiking trip so inspiring and I am happy to share her blog post adventure with you.
<h3 class="widget-title">Meet Moira</h3>
<p class="p1">In 2012 after celebrating my 60th birthday, we managed to hike on the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mexican Border to Ashland, Oregon (1700 miles or 2700 km) over the course of 4 months. We passed through the Mojave desert, and climbed into the high Sierra (topping out on Mt. Whitney at 14,500 feet), on to northern California and into Oregon. It was an incredible journey.</p>
<p class="p1">Four years later, I (along with my partner, Dennis, and our friend Karen) are about to undertake another little stroll on the Pacific Crest Trail (think Wild) starting on July 7, 2016. We will be backpacking from Ashland, Oregon (where we finished in 2012) to Manning Park, BC a distance of 920 miles (1470 km). We will follow the Cascade Mountains to pass Crater Lake National Park, the Three Sisters Wilderness, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Hood, dropping to the Columbia River at Cascade Locks, then climbing back into the mountains past Mt. Adams, Mt. Rainier and Glacier Peak. These are just a few of the highlights.</p>
<p class="p1">If you would like to read about our 2012 adventure and would like to follow along on this year’s hike, here is our blog site. <span class="s1"><a href="http://www.postholer.com/youandhim">www.postholer.com/youandhim</a> </span>Just copy and paste this address into your internet browser.</p>
<p class="p1">Our hike this year will start at entry 130. Be patient with the updates, as we can only update when we reach civilization. Probably most of it will be entered once we finish.</p>
<p class="p1">Moira Rockwell</p>
<strong>What motivates you to exercise?</strong>
Exercising to me is a lifestyle. I’ve always participated in some sort of exercise my whole life. It gets the endorphins going and lifts me up for the rest of the day.
<p class="p1"><strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>
I prefer cardio exercises. My favourites being zumba (of course) and cardio classes. I also enjoy my “social” sports such as pickle ball and badminton.</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>
I have walked from the Mexican border (near Campo, California) to Green Springs Summit (near Ashland, Oregon) on the Pacific Crest Trail at the age of 60. I was on the trail for 4 months carrying everyone on my back - a distance of 2700 km.</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>What is your superpower?</strong>
My superpower is having a positive attitude about life. I always look forward and don’t regret the past. Life is too short to fret about the small stuff.</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>What is your favorite dish/recipe?</strong>
I am a big chicken fan … but I am sure there is a chickenspiracy document out there somewhere! My favourite dinner out is the chicken taco salad from Dos Padres in Old Fairhaven, Bellingham.</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>What is your cheat treat?</strong>
My favourite cheat treat would be dark chocolate. What else is there??</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>What are your goals and dreams?</strong>
My immediate goal is to finish the Pacific Crest Trail (from Ashland, Oregon to Manning Park. Over the next 2 months, I hope to walk 1700 km.</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>
Start being active and make it part of your lifestyle. What you do when you are young, will affect you as you age. And listen to your mother when she tells you to sit up straight. Posture is important later in life.</p>