Race to Beat POTS

Run, walk, or roll through Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Sqaure, PA to help raise awareness for POTS in a 5K or 1 mile run/walk. Race will be chip timed by Chester County Running Store and is sanctioned by USATF. All proceeds will benefit Dysautonomia International in the support of POTS research. More info at racetobeatpots.weebly.com

What is POTS?

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

POTS is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system. It is characterized by an increase in heart rate of more than 30 beats per minute upon standing. Symptoms are widely varied, but can include palpitations, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, fainting, sweating, etc. An estimated 1 million Americans suffer from POTS, primarily young women. The cause of POTS is still not understood and there is no known cure.