"I move because I have the ability to move and it is a privilege many don't have! The ability of living the best life I can is something only I can do and only I can choose to control how I see my days!"

- Donna T., 53
Edmonton, AB Canada

“I run mostly for my health, and to have a good life by having a good morning’s exercise."

- Abdi, 18
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Via The Guardian

"Movement through exercise, living healthy and well is my passion in life. It is equally important that I share this with theirs, so they too can enjoy a good quality of life."

- Sangil J.
Toronto, Ontario Canada

Via CanFitPro

"[to] feel good...get rid of jet lag... [and] clear my head"

- Ashley G.

Via Health

"[Exercise] is the best thing I’ve done for my own personal life. I have rheumatoid arthritis and you  just have to keep moving. I take tai chi, line dancing, use the exercise bikes and [do] strength and stretching [exercises]…the whole works.”

- Judy G.

"I was diagnosed with with Stage IA breast cancer when I was 26, after finding a small tumor was near the surface of my breast.

Cancer destroys your body from the inside out. I had days (and weeks) where I could barely make it to the bathroom, let alone go to work. Running really helped with my energy. When I started, I could barely run for one minute, but less than one month after I got the official remission announcement from my doctor, I ran my first half marathon. I was also dealing with anxiety and depression. Yoga really helped me through those days when I thought I just couldn't go on."

- Jen E., 31
Via SHAPE magazine

"I move to move forward physically and metaphorically! It clears my mind and is like meditation for my soul, body, and mind. I look forward to healthy aging and living well as I age. Older adults that move inspire me to keep moving :)"

- Alice B., 41
Alberta

"I am 26 now and fitness has become more than important in my life, it's what my life revolves around. I started running, casually, four or more years ago and in the last two and a half years have joined a triathlon club in Edmonton, Kinsmen Triathlon Club (KTC). I have raced several Olympic Distance Triathlons and this June I will be heading into my first Half Ironman: Boulder 70.3. Training is such an amazing and important part of my life, physically, mentally and also socially. I met my best friends through KTC and I look forward to workouts daily. I cannot imagine what my life would be like without triathlon and the amazing community I have found.

I very often am reminded (surrounded by some incredibly talented and high caliber athletes) that I was not always an athlete the way they are and have been. We all come from different backgrounds, mine just happens to be that I hated running and fitness. So I am constantly reminded of your [Mr. MacMillan] words: one day fitness will become important to you.
It is, more than you can know. Thank you. Thank you."

- Kristin S., 26
Edmonton, Alberta Canada
in a letter to her junior high gym teacher.

"It makes me feel better."

- Joan N., 55
Delta, British Columbia Canada

"With retirement coming, being overweight and inactive, I've decided it was time to make some life changes. [Moving also] changes [my] fiscal and mental health [too]."

- Randy S., 58
Edmonton, Alberta Canada