We sit down with Christine Reed to talk honestly about running with POTS, from the shock of seeing sky high heart rate data to the grief and relief that comes with finally getting a name for years of symptoms. We dig into what actually helps on run day and in real life, plus the harder question of where ambition ends and self care begins. 

• what POTS and dysautonomia feel like during easy running 
• using watch data to spot patterns and advocate for yourself 
• the emotional whiplash of diagnosis, validation and grief 
• hydration, electrolytes and salt as daily foundations 
• compression and legs-up recovery as practical tools 
• flares, fatigue and brain fog, plus the cost of pushing through 
• digestive issues, inflammation triggers and experimenting with food 
• deciding what kind of suffering is worth it on trails 
• the Taos Traverse story and the dangers of technical terrain 

You can find Christine on: 

• Substack: Christine Reed | Substack
• Instagram: instagram.com/ruggedoutdoorswoman
• Tiktok: tiktok.com/ruggedoutdoorswoman
• Website: ruggedoutdoorswoman.com 

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