Being given the terrible news that you have a chronic illness can make you feel demoralised and helpless. But these Walk1000Miles challengers show you can do amazing things with your life, post-diagnosis.

Meanderings we couldn’t fit into the issue, but which seemed terribly important at the time...

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A bracing walk does wonders for your wellbeing, says Robson Green , as he embarks on some of the world’s finest hikes

Jackie Scully, 43, wrote herself a ‘life list’ to help her stay positive during the darkest of times

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