Active Champions

Julie Angus

The first woman to row the Atlantic from mainland to mainland.

What Activities Keep You Fit and Active?
I like to jog, work in the garden, swim, and cycle.

What Motivated You to Become Active?
As a young girl my parents dissuaded me from getting into sports thinking it was dangerous. As I grew older I began to realize it was the opposite, and began participating in more physical activities. The more involved I became in active living, the more I loved the way I felt. It's so good for you.

How Do You Motivate Yourself to Stay Fit?
For me there is nothing more inspiring than hiking in an old growth forest with moss carpeting the trees and the murmur of a small stream in the distance. That's what motivates me to stay fit. The toughest part was getting started.

What Are the Benefits of Being Fit?
The benefits are endless. Psychologically I feel much happier when I am doing hard physical exercise, and the feeling of accomplishment is priceless. I love good healthy food, and the more I exercise, the more I can eat without gaining weight. That's a big perk.

Who Are/Were Your Role Models?
Farley Mowat. He loves the wilderness, and tells great stories that inspire people to explore and conserve it.

Hobbies/Interests?
I love running gardening, hiking, writing, exploring and visiting foreign countries. I also love cooking and eating gourmet foods.

Thrills?
Rowing across oceans.

Favourite Things?
My favourite thing in the world is homemade smoked sockeye salmon and my husband-to-be Colin if he's working in the kitchen.

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