” It always seems impossible until it’s done”, Nelson Mandela
I have recently heard Sirena Dufault give a presentation of her 800 mile hike from Utah to the US -Mexico border.
The two years she spent hiking the Arizona trails were intended to raise awareness about fibromyalgia. Hiking has become her passion. You can see her website at www.aztrail4fms.org.
Sirena was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1998 after being hit by a car and bedridden for many weeks, unable to do very much physical activity. Two years ago she began slowly walking, gradually increasing her activity until she decided to actually begin hiking. The story she tells is one of courage and perseverance. I have asked her if she would reply to my questions in an interview format and she has agreed.
