#31 Emily: Learning To Run With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and POTS

#31 Emily: Learning To Run With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and POTS

In this episode of the ATW Dream Believe Achieve Podcast, we welcome Emily, better known as running_emz on Instagram, for an honest and inspiring conversation about running, resilience, and living with chronic health conditions. Emily shares her journey of being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), explaining how these conditions affect her day-to-day life and the unique challenges they present when it comes to training and racing. She opens up about adapting her running, listening to her body, and finding ways to continue pursuing the sport she loves despite the obstacles she faces.

#30 Annie Emmerson: From Racing Elite Triathlon To Olympic Commentator

Annie's remarkable journey began with an unexpected victory in her very first cross-country race, a moment that sparked a career that would see her compete at the highest level in both elite triathlon and duathlon. From representing Great Britain on the world stage to becoming a familiar voice in sport, Annie has built a reputation for excellence both as an athlete and as a commentator.

#29 Clint Butcher: Transforming triathlon with innovative ideas

Clint has dedicated the last 6 years to his company EZ-Gainz, a triathlon company looking at making carbon add ons to improve streamlining on the bike and in the swim. Clint, a triathlete himself, is known for coming up with innovative ideas, testing them in wind tunnels and selling the products to the elite athletes.

#28 Dan Fairbrother: Running The St Albans Half Marathon With A Wheelie Bin On My Back

Dan Fairbrother is going to be running the St Albans Half Marathon with a 30kg wheelie bin strapped to his back to raise money for Harper and Marlowe, twins from Stevenage living with cerebral palsy.

#27 Dave Vokes: Losing Half My Body Weight In A Year After Being Told I Wouldn’t See 50

Dave Vokes was told at 45 that he wouldn’t live to see 50 if he carried on living the way he was. Dave turned things around, became a runner and lost half his body weight in a year. Dave shares his journey and how running saved his life.  Chapters 00:00 Dane's Journey Begins: A Life-Changing Health Scare 03:12 Facing Reality: The Impact of Diabetes 06:40 The Road to Recovery: Diet and Exercise Changes 10:51 Building Momentum: The Transformation Journey 20:13 From 5K to 10K: Achieving New Goals 29:02 The First 10K: A Milestone Achievement 33:10 Setting New Challenges: 12 Runs in 2026 43:40 Reflecting on Progress: A New Identity as an Athlete