Sophie Grace Holmes on ultramarathons, cystic fibrosis and defying the odds
Athlete and speaker Sophie Grace Holmes ticked off 36 marathons in 36 days... but her bucket list isn’t slowing down. This week, she reveals how cystic fibrosis has shaped her extraordinary mindset
This episode, we're joined by ultra-endurance athlete, public speaker and fitness coach Sophie Grace Holmes. Told she wouldn't live past her teens due to cystic fibrosis, Sophie has beaten the odds time after time – with plenty of stories along the way. From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to completing 36 marathons in 36 days, Sophie reveals why she chose to write her own future thanks to movement and her unbeatable mindset. Then it's time for the Science Break, where H&B expert Alex Glover explores the latest findings on magnesium and sleep.
"I believe running has saved my life; it's given me such a wealth of knowledge about my body"
Timestamps
00:00 Intro: Meet Sophie Grace Holmes
1:51: Living with cystic fibrosis
2:45: Defying the odds from day one
4:19: Why no two days are the same
4:50: How running became medicine
5:45: How Sophie proved doctors wrong
7:31: Never accepting ‘you can’t’
8:22: The bucket list that changed everything
9:28: Why food is fuel
10:53: Resting? Not Sophie's strong suit
12:11: How one medication changed everything
14:13: Sleep, slow mornings and recovery
16:30: How supplements power Sophie’s routine
17:00: Sharks, storms and an 80-mile paddleboard
19:00: Why pushing harder isn't always better
20:33: Sophie's biggest life lesson
21:23: The Science Break: Magnesium and sleep
23:15: The Stack: Quick-fire questions
25:43: Sophie’s secret to a happy life
26:38: Getting through the last mile
"As adults especially, we forget that all we have is now"
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