Tiara’s Tuesday Talk – by Sara Sheibley Doctor’s bills? Yes we got ‘em. (To the tune of $695 and that’s only the bills I have.) Copays? They kill us. (I can’t even see some doctors because I don’t have the money for it.) Prescriptions? Cost us a small fortune. (Thank my lucky stars for insurance, […]
Musical Motivation Monday – by Heather Stewart The last few weeks have been a bit sluggish as far as our steps. I don’t know how many times I have heard “sorry, not many steps this week…” I am told that weeks six and seven are the hardest to stay motivated. I admit that even I […]
by Sabrina Diane Throughout this walk I’ve pushed myself out of my comfort zone to spread awareness and gather steps on a whole new level. AKA Harassing friends and family and now even strangers to join in and help us. The funny thing is with as awkward as I felt about asking these people they […]
Wednesday Walker Spotlight – Ricky by Chris Scott & Ricky White Hello Walkers!! This week’s Spotlight Walker is Team Endurance for AS, Ricky White. Ricky comes to us from the UK. Here is Ricky’s story… My AS journey started in the beginning of 2007. This was when I started to get my first symptoms. They […]
Tiara’s Tuesday Talk – by Sara Sheibley Why didn’t anyone tell us this crud? I’ve been sick for what? 5 years now? Okay, okay… 26 but who’s counting? (Me, that’s who.) At what point would it have been important to explain that the “heat” radiating off my body is inflammation? I think doctors forget we […]
Musical Motivation Monday – by Heather Stewart Here we are again. I am sorry I wasn’t here last week. I have been in pain that has left me thinking about trying to stay motivated through the pain and how to keep mobile. I had intended to write about just that last week, staying motivated […]
Today’s walk-ku by Michael Smith haiku #1: All of my efforts can be summed up by how I continue walking. haiku #2: As Spring emerges, crocuses and daffodils greet me while I stroll. Michael Smith a.k.a. Spenser is the creator of Spondyville.com. Spondyville is a town where everyone has AS, so no-one ever has […]
Wednesday Walker Spotlight – Jenna by Chris Scott Hello Walkers!! Once again you folks have amazed us. The numbers that are coming in are OUTSTANDING!! We set a very lofty goal this year for Walk Your AS Off. and we are looking better each week.. Congratulations to each and every one of you!! Keep it up! […]
Tiara’s Tuesday Talk – by Sara Sheibley This week I’m going to discuss exercise in a different manner. For most patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis exercising increaseS our mobility, flexibility and decreases pain and depressions. Many studies show this to be true however, the question is, what if we over do it? What if you set […]
Jennifer, the team captain of Going The Distance, contacted me yesterday to share with me some ideas she and her fellow team mates had about getting together to do some team walks. I loved her enthusiasm and excitement so I asked her to write a few paragraphs about her ideas and how they came about. […]
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