Very nice read.
There have been studies done where people with depression (not what she has- but it's a mental illness) have been given the orders to run. Apparently, running helped people come out of their depression.
I think it's an interesting idea to think that physical activity might help some mental disorders.
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"