1st May 2026 – EDS Awareness Month Begins
Day 1 of the May challenge, and the focus is stability.
That is something most people do not have to think about, but for people with EDS, it can be part of daily life. EDS affects connective tissue, which means joints are less stable and can dislocate more easily.
So today’s row was about control.
The Session
Time: 40:00
Distance: 9,522m
Pace: 2:06.0 /500m
Stroke Rate: 20 spm
Average HR: 129 bpm
Drag Factor: 128
The Row
This was not about pushing limits.
It was about holding form, holding rhythm, and holding control.
The session was one continuous 40-minute row. The first few minutes were kept very easy, then I settled into a smooth rhythm through the middle before easing slightly at the end.
The heart rate stayed controlled, the stroke rate stayed steady, and the row did exactly what it was supposed to do: set the tone for the month.
Every stroke was controlled. Every stroke deliberate.
Every stroke, one more stripe earned.
Zebra Fact #1 – Stability
EDS makes joints less stable, which means they can partly or fully dislocate more easily.
That is why stability, strength, control, and recovery all matter.
Why This Matters
This month is not just about rowing.
It is about using training to help raise awareness of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome during EDS Awareness Month.
The zebra is often used as a symbol for EDS and other rare conditions. The idea comes from the medical saying: when you hear hoofbeats, think horses — but sometimes it is a zebra.
For me, Day 1 was about building through control. Nothing dramatic. Nothing forced. Just one steady row to start the series properly.
Learn More
You can learn more about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome here:
https://www.ehlers-danlos.com
Day 1 done.
Foundation laid.
Chasing stripes, one stripe at a time.
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