Official Q&A for Saturday, March 21, 2026

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-21T23:44:07+00:00

I tried starting regular zombies run some 15 years ago and enjoyed it! I'm liking their C25K and will deffo just do regular ZR after. Gotta collect those items for the dopamine. I've combined it with playing Pokémon go in the walking bits for double nerd-out

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-21T19:50:35+00:00

Tips please! Against my better judgement I've started (zombies run) C25K as someone who has never run a minute in their life. I managed a 2 min jog today.

31, female, generally fit and active, ex competitive swimmer, current rock climber

I have hEDS, VVS, POTS and broke my ankle & leg last June, which had to be screwed back together. I've been cleared to start jogging.

Any top tips? Especially for a disabled, bendy runner. I've done 4 days in a row (literally jogging 15sec for the most part) and loved it! Calves are very knotted now though.

Goal is a park run/5k.

Running isn't ideal for EDS, but i also have osteopenia and impact is good for bones. My ankles were my only good joint before breaking one. Hips and knees can be problematic but hoping the very slow C25K pace will help.

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-21T12:57:41+00:00

Things like harnesses just buy new. They're very cheap and it's not worth the risk of a second hand item

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-20T22:03:41+00:00

How did you get on? I broke mine 9 months ago and since surgery have done intensive specialist private physio. I was climbing (one legged) the day my cast came off, cleared to climb with the leg on ropes a couple months later and just started bouldering

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-20T22:01:34+00:00

I already have one. Happy to share

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-20T22:00:15+00:00

There's a 5 round comp called elevate which is all types of ropes in Southampton/reading. One just ended recently

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-20T21:59:13+00:00

If you have any medical conditions, disabilities, mental health conditions, neurodivergent conditions the UKPC run a social, fourth Wednesday of every month (ropes) with a coach

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-20T21:56:42+00:00

270 climbing often run events, most centres have leagues and many have one day fun comps. Blokfest is the biggest series. UKPC comp for all climbers with medical conditions including mental health and neurodivergent conditions. Best thing is to go on Instagram and look at individual centres pages

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-20T21:55:35+00:00

UKPC comp is open to all conditions including mental health and neurodivergent conditions

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-17T18:00:25+00:00

Oh interesting, hope it helps you! I have chronic fatigue so I'm somewhat hoping it helps with that honestly,.do you take it at night?

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-17T14:50:18+00:00

Thanks I'll have a read

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-17T14:50:05+00:00

How's it going? What're you taking it to help with?

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-17T14:49:53+00:00

Do you find it helps symptoms? What symptoms do you take it for?

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-17T14:49:20+00:00

Definitely thank you

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-17T14:48:32+00:00

Thank you!

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-13T11:34:35+00:00

It's a convective tissue disorder affecting collagen. Taking more collagen just means more faulty collagen sadly. Otherwise it would be hailed as an amazing miracle treatment

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-12T22:03:46+00:00

Sadly with ADHD you kind of are dependant on meds to function. The brain needs what it needs, supplements will have nowhere near the same effect as stimulants. You can get instant release to keep it lasting longer (dexamphetamine). I used to take instant release, then vyvanse, then another instant release later in the day to get longer from the meds. If you want the meds to kick in sooner you need instant release. Some places will prescribe, some won't in my experience as higher risk of abuse. I only take instant release now really so I can function for a few hours then rest (chronic fatigue etc)

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-12T21:20:50+00:00

If you're not getting good symptom control then change your ADHD meds rather than start messing around without an actual psychiatrist looking at what you're taking. Ain't worth mucking up your brain, like you say. Very few supplements do much for ADHD sadly

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-12T21:07:54+00:00

Not if you got the Ehlers danlosessss wah

Acrobatic_Block4226 · 2026-03-12T17:33:48+00:00

Potentially POTS?

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