# @emmajanelbates on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DRKuESkkhG9
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/37039153-emmajanelbates-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-11-17T18:23:20.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Emma Bates (@emmajanelbates) — https://gondola.cc/emmajanelbates

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3 weeks to Valencia Marathon and things have looked a bit different this buildup.

After pushing the feeling something was “off” the majority of the year, I finally decided to figure out what was making me feel not so ME both mentally and physically. Through several blood panels and genetic tests, I have been diagnosed with Hemochromatosis.

Hemochromatosis: a genetic blood disorder that causes the body to absorb and store excessive amounts of iron. 
Iron overload affects your heart, liver and pancreas the most. It can lead to serious complications like:
* Chronic liver failure
* Congestive heart failure 
* Diabetes (Type 3c)

After being in and out of countless blood draws and doctor’s offices, I am slowly learning how to manage this disorder. I have still luckily been able to train, but we are being cautious and taking things day by day.

Thank you all for continuing to support me. I still have big, scary goals in this sport. The approach just becomes more creative going forward. 💙

📸: cameronstrand 

#marathontraining #hemochromatosis #hemochromatosisawareness #marathonrunner #valenciamarathontraining

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valenciamarathontraining, hemochromatosis, hemochromatosisawareness, marathontraining, marathonrunner

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