On Wednesday 11th March 2026 I will be taking part in my toughest challenge yet, a solo Hyrox in Glasgow, and would love to raise money for POTS uk.

Raising money whilst competing in a Hyrox isn’t a common thing, however competing in something like this solo with a condition like POTS isn’t common either, so I have decided to raise money for POTS whilst completing this to make me feel proud of what I can accomplish and also to spread awareness of the condition.

I was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) & Vasovagal syncope in August 2024 after what I believe went undiagnosed for years. Like many people with POTS, my illness is completely invisible. On the outside I may look “fine”, but day to day I deal with symptoms that most people never see or understand.

Over the last few years as many of you may know, functional fitness has played a huge role in my life. I have lost 6 stone through training and dieting, which completely transformed both my physical and mental health. However after my diagnosis, doctors understandably recommended lower impact exercises such as yoga, pilates and swimming were more suitable for me — and whilst those are great options, they aren’t what I love doing. Sending my heart rate to 200 on a ski erg is what brings me peace😂

HYROX training is what I enjoy. It makes me feel strong, capable, and like me. Living with an invisible illness shouldn’t mean giving up the things that bring you joy or define who you are. POTS may limit me at times, but it will not stop me from doing what I love or pushing for the best quality of life I can have.

I want to raise money for POTS awareness and research so that others living with this condition feel seen, supported, and understood, and so that better treatments and knowledge can continue to grow. Every donation helps make a difference for people like me who are learning to live, adapt, and thrive with POTS.

Thank you so much for supporting this cause and being part of my journey 💟

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