Hey so i am Beth, i am 29 and i have Cystic Fibrosis. I always liked to challenge this illness and push my body to keep healthy both physically and mentally. I found running was 'my thing' and was where i could switch off, process what was happening in my world especially CF stuff. Recent years my lung function has dropped and i have found it hard to maintain so i took running to another level to help build my capacity. CF has taken a lot from me over my 29 years on this earth : time, memories, trips with family and friends but the main thing is my friends along the way. I would say the hardest thing about this illness is the people you see pass away none 'gets easier' as most people think if anything it gets harder as you build relationships that would have been lifelong more like brothers and sisters. Which leads me to WHY i have made this crazy decision so here goes i am writing it down so i cannot turn back....

I always knew if i made it to 30 i would do something crazy to raise money and awareness for CF and show the next generation it does not mean your life has to be limited and this was probably crazier than people expected (because even i cannot believe it) 30 for 30 was created during the beginning of this year... 30 marathons within the year of me turning 30, yes that is 30 full marathons within 12 months!! Each marathon will be dedicated to a CF angel. This is for them and every other CF angel who has lost their fight and did not have the chance to grow old, have a family, see their kids grow up! And for those families who have lost them and continue to fight! This is also massively dedicated to my little girl Aurora-Jane who without her i would not have learned miracles happen and i can truly do anything if i put my mind to it! I cannot wait to cross that line at the last one and see her face and one day tell her all about what mummy did! So she truly knows she can take on the world and never take no for an answer! 

We recently had the massive breakthrough of Kaftrio/Trikafta and although this is a huge step there is still the 10% who cannot benefit. And even those who can take this groundbreaking drug the fight is not and never will be truly over! The CF Trust will always be needed to raise much needed funds for our care and to give the future generations a better start than I had 30 years ago! 

So here we go... you can follow my journey through training, fundraising and probably a lot of food to fuel me over on my instagram page beththompson91! Thank you in advance for those who donate, promote and support me through this! And apologies in advance for my family and friends that you will all lose me for a year while i do this (no drunk nights for a year) but it will be worth it! 

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-limiting genetic condition affecting more than 10,000 people across the UK. It affects the lungs and digestive system and can cause chronic infections and reduced lung function. Currently, half of those with CF will not live past age 41.The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is fighting for a brighter future for people with CF and their families by funding cutting-edge research, driving up standards of care and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way.

30 for 30 lets go... xoxo