Emily discovered a love for running long after being told following two knee surgeries that she would likely never run beyond 5km. Inspired by her mum, Lynda Hembury (who is also a Run the Wild leader!), she started taking part in ParkRun and gradually pushed the boundaries of what she thought was possible, leading her to her first marathon in 2025, and completing her first Ironman in 2026. She loves being outside, exploring new trails and taking on new challenges, but most of all, she enjoys sharing the joy of running with others and showing people that they are often capable of far more than they think.
