For me, this has been a personal journey. A hip replacement in 2022 allowed me to walk without a limp, but then was forced into early retirement shortly thereafter through ageism at work, resulting in depression and anxiety. A year of hiking, training and goal setting has put me on a better path at 65, forging a new positive outlook on life, and look forward to the comradery on the day, while raising money for worthwhile charities.