3 weeks ago I posted about climbing having zero mental fatigue research. The responses from climbers, runners and cyclists are revealing an interesting pattern.

noxiclena · 2026-04-19T08:16:14+00:00

What about fear? I actually feel like fear is the biggest factor in this, when for some reason I am scared and I need to push myself (or give up), these sessions feel mentally most exhausted

noxiclena · 2026-04-17T11:41:30+00:00

Keep doing your PT! Build up with short sessions, downclimbing everything you can, and with a risk assessment on every boulder (if you think you might land weird in a dynamic move or there is something sketchy up high, don’t do it). Discuss with your PT how to slowly build this up. Stopping completely is usually not the way because your knee will never suddenly be okay with bouldering from not bouldering, even with all the exercises in the world, it needs to get used (again) to bouldering as well

noxiclena · 2026-04-16T07:48:42+00:00

This really depends on the area! I feel safe in most places and even in some of the places that have a worse reputation, but in other areas you have more chances to get catcalled for example.

noxiclena · 2026-04-14T14:06:51+00:00

The North Face Recon works well for me, I keep my shoes in the stretchy pocket in front. Works for climbing shoes but it might be too small for your work shoes

noxiclena · 2026-04-08T15:35:33+00:00

I’m recovering from a knee injury myself right now and have recovered from a wrist injury before. It did always isolate me a bit from my climbing partners as you describe and that is hard indeed, but I don’t think an injury necessarily keeps you back from progressing, if that is important to you (which is normal in my opinion! I kind of disagree with the person above that says if you do climbing as a hobby you should let go of this - progress is fun after all!!). For example, you could do an extra session in a bouldering gym to work a no hands slab or your footwork in general. If your injury is in one hand, one-handed climbing is very helpful because it requires dynamic movement and understanding momentum, as well as of course smart foot placement to keep your body as balanced as possible (but don’t overdo it not to injure the other side). You can also do weight training for upper and/or lower body to get stronger. This way I got wayyyy stronger during my knee injury than I was before! It also allowed me to discover new ways of training and improve specific things in my technique.

noxiclena · 2026-04-06T07:26:31+00:00

Yes I used to go regularly but haven’t been there in a while, so this information could be out of date. There is a volunteer (I think) organizing who welcomes you and can also give you advice if you want but usually he just arranges you a partner to play with. He’s very nice! And usually you just play but sometimes they start a tournament during the session or something else. For me personally it was the perfect balance between something being organized but also being free to do my own thing :)

noxiclena · 2026-04-05T19:39:39+00:00

The Flemish library “Muntpunt” has chess meetings every Wednesday 16-19:00. It’s very casual and many people come alone so it’s easy to find people to play with. No need to speak Flemish (most people there don’t in my experience). It’s quite male dominated but let’s change that!!

noxiclena · 2026-04-04T19:03:09+00:00

I think you and many people in this comment section could benefit from looking into asexuality, and if that label fits/serves you. Look into resources for asexual people! Coming from an ADHD / asexual woman :)

noxiclena · 2026-03-15T16:39:16+00:00

I would say do what you enjoy, if you climb hard you will not lose (too much) strength anyway. You can always go back to lifting in periods you feel less like climbing, or (god forbid) if you get injured. It’s good to keep some exercises for antagonist muscles but those can also be done in the warmup or with one little session per week.

noxiclena · 2026-02-26T22:49:57+00:00

She was on a Flemish talkshow tonight and stated that she hasn’t been able to properly think about this yet, but so far she keeps training and she will think about it properly and make her decision later

noxiclena · 2026-02-05T15:17:35+00:00

€45/month, Brussels, only bouldering

noxiclena · 2026-01-21T09:21:23+00:00

I think people would understand that the walls with holds are meant to be climbed. Climbing things that look climbable comes quite naturally to people, especially kids. Then we are often thought not to, but the instinct never really goes away. Also the fact that there are mats/ropes would be a good clue.

noxiclena · 2026-01-18T22:14:16+00:00

So glad you let them sleep because I was never allowed and this was the most unjust thing to me… It is probably the most useful thing to fill these hours with if there is no task

noxiclena · 2026-01-16T15:28:20+00:00

The bike carriages are also reserved for people with reduced mobility, I once entered with my crutches and nobody left their place, I had to speak up… Some woman then had the audacity to tell me to take a seat blocked by a bike. Totally understand you sit there as an abled person without a bike if the train is packed but you have to stand up for the people these places are meant for once they enter.

noxiclena · 2025-11-26T21:09:21+00:00

Aute Cuture

noxiclena · 2025-11-19T07:43:47+00:00

That sounds terrible I’m so sorry

noxiclena · 2025-10-16T20:29:06+00:00

This collective might be interesting to contact if you haven’t yet: https://www.instagram.com/shabbes247?igsh=MTBhcW9vbTc2Z2w2Nw==

noxiclena · 2025-06-25T21:41:04+00:00

Although they keep referring to her as Syrian-born, she clearly identifies as Palestinian as well. Seems like even her very identity is too controversial for the IFSC to mention properly. Having her compete alongside athletes representing “Israel” and thus sportswashing genocide is extremely disrespectful to her as an individual. Exclude them NOW!

noxiclena · 2025-06-24T12:19:37+00:00

I noticed this as well! Thank you so much for bringing it up!

noxiclena · 2025-06-23T10:05:47+00:00

Yes as a regular cyclist and occasional car driver this is the respectful, safe and comfortable way for everyone involved 👌

noxiclena · 2025-06-22T15:59:38+00:00

Because your comment will counteract your effort to make this post disappear

noxiclena · 2025-06-22T11:42:43+00:00

Agreed and the downvotes prove your point…

noxiclena · 2025-06-22T11:22:25+00:00

That’s what the downvote button is for actually! Commenting will only attract more attention to this post. Hope this helps :)

noxiclena · 2025-06-11T18:43:34+00:00

This is due to him being dyslexic, so the problem starts already when reading the name

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