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When I was 16, living with cystic fibrosis, I got told I wouldn't make 30. And so to celebrate life, I decided it was a good idea to try and run 30 marathon in 30 days.

- How does fitness training for multiple marathons differ than when you're just training for one? - The training was by far more the most intense thing I've ever done in my entire life because I was running a hundred miles a week minimum for a good few weeks. And we had to do something called a simulation week, which is a test week to see whether you're ready mentally and physically. So you run 20 miles a day and then finish on a marathon. And in theory, you get through that and you're fine. And I was, which was incredible. And also mind blowing about what the body can do. And I think one of my big phrases that I've kind of stuck to this year is "believe you can, decide you will.” Because so much of it is in your head about what you can and can't achieve. It’s just about the narrative you tell yourself. And so when I was going into this, I was thought “I will not stop unless I physically cannot move.”

I have had times where everything in my whole entire being has wanted me to stop and quit. But that's where you want to get to because that's where you grow and that's where you understand who you are, what you want out of life and your capability. So I'd encourage anyone, maybe not running 36 marathons, but pushing their own limits to grow because, why not? We only get one life, so you may as well see what you can do.

The excuses that you make today could be the regrets you have at the end of your life. So if you're looking to make a decision on something, imagine the 90-year-old you sitting there. Would you regret not giving this situation a go or would you not? Because I live in fear, I guess because of my journey, of not doing something, or missing out, or not being brave enough, or having the courage to try, but why not try anyway? Like you either don't do it, you learn and then you try again, or you'll sit there in that regret.

People oftentimes villainize stress and say, "Oh, stress is terrible; it shortens your lifespan. You want to avoid stress." While chronic stress should be avoided—long-term, unrelenting stress can have negative health repercussions—your viewpoint on stress matters as much, if not more, than how much stress you actually experience. If you can make stress your friend and view your body as preparing you for a challenge, you'll have better outcomes. Even if you don't succeed, you'll learn something. That mindset allows you to benefit from stress.

I know I end up in a negative mindset if I'm not pushing myself or getting out of my comfort zone, whether with work or physical fitness. As humans, we need goals to strive for because sitting in comfort, although pleasant, leads to no growth or achievement.

One of the pinnacle moments of my life was when I was 19 and told I had two years to live. My reaction was, "Well, I don't believe you." Perhaps naivety played a role, but I then summited Mount Kilimanjaro after getting one doctor to sign me off. Sitting on the top, I thought, "If I can do this, what more can I do?" You only gain that experience by pushing yourself beyond comfort to see what's possible. Why wouldn't you want to explore, see the world, and do different things while you're here?

When we think about bones, we want them to be strong. Some might think taking the load off makes them less likely to break, but in reality, resistance training strengthens bones, making them more resilient against fractures. The same applies to muscles—they grow through challenge and breakdown. Our immune system needs regular challenges to function well, just like our mental health benefits from setting challenges, failing, and eventually overcoming them.

What are you going to do with millions in the bank if you haven't truly experienced life? Imagine you're 90 years old, it's your last day, and I show you two videos. The first is the life you know; the second is the life you could have had if you were brave enough to live on your terms. If you would go back and choose the second, you need to start living that life now.

The next time you think about what you want to do, choose what scares you.

The most fortunate thing for me was that my parents allowed me to live my life. Many parents, understandably, don't want their kids to take risks because they're afraid they'll get sick. However, my doctor told my parents, "Let her do everything, and if she gets sick, we'll discuss it." They believed if my life would be shorter, at least I should live it fully, and I couldn't be more grateful for that.

Understanding how health and fitness impact mindset—let alone the body—can truly transform a person's life.

I've spent years trying to understand myself, my mindset, and my health. It's important to make decisions based on what you want, but you can't do that unless you're brave enough to explore areas you may not want to face. Everyone has things they want to improve or decisions they're not proud of. I've taken the time to figure it out because I want to become the best version of myself. Some goals require me to be that person, so I've invested time in self-discovery. We are always evolving through experiences, and though it's uncomfortable and scary, it's the only way to move forward.

There's nothing like being in the mountains and feeling on top of the world.

Even a glimmer of hope can extend someone's life, even just a little. When delivering a terminal diagnosis, there’s no good way to do it, but taking away all hope isn’t the answer. Encouraging people to live while they can is crucial.

• Do you consider cystic fibrosis a terminal illness?

• Not for me.

• Why?

• Because I don't believe that's how I'll die. I have goals I want to achieve when I'm 80, so I don't have time to think that way. I may be naive, but I would never live my life with that mindset.

When I was last in the hospital, I asked if I could have weights in my room and go for a run. They said, "Okay?" I have videos of myself doing it in the hospital to show others that, yes, it's hard. I might only manage one or two reps at a time, but I'm doing it. That's what makes the difference.

• What do you think about when you're doing that? You must be good at entertaining yourself.

• Or I just like the suffering.

• Is that true?

• I do like the suffering.

• Why?

• It's where I feel most comfortable. I'm fortunate enough to be able to push myself to that level.

• So you feel fortunate to suffer?

• Yeah.

• Wow.

• I'm fortunate to push myself, to do things only 1% of the population would do—to be different. I like standing out and being myself.

I don't believe in regrets. I think things happen the way they are meant to. What’s meant for you won’t pass you by, but it will come only when you’re ready. There were things I wanted to do when I was younger, but if they had happened then, I wouldn’t have been ready to handle them.

Fitness provides discipline, understanding, a sense of achievement, and confidence. It surrounds you with amazing people who are striving to better themselves.

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