Since then, she has completed several Ultra Challenge events – long-distance, organised walking events – and recently finished the North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge in the Surrey Hills, raising funds for Abby’s Heroes. She said: "Ultra Challenge has changed my life. "I will forever be grateful for the family, the experiences and the support Ultra Challenges have given me. "I didn't understand distances in kilometres, elevation or anything about long-distance walking. She has since completed the Windsor 50km Ultra Challenge for Macmillan Cancer Support after her mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.