Ankylosing Spondylitis
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10 years ago, I received my arthritis diagnosis and life changed for me forever. I am not sure I truly realised at the time being only 17, but I was about to embark on a rollercoaster that included going from not being able to walk to claiming my professional triathlon license, running ultramarathons, climbing in
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Coronavirus. Covid-19. Words that have come to take over our minds and our lives over the last few months. Any semblance of normality has been thrown out of the window as life as we know it has turned its back on us. There is no “normal” anymore. It’s lockdowns, toilet paper shortages, and rationing food.
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50 Miles More Than I Believed Possible 50 miles is a long way. There is no doubt about that. It is one of those distances that when you explain to people that you want to run it, on a trail, in the woods, with a lot of elevation gain, they proceed to look at you
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A triathlon?! Aren’t you an ultra-runner wannabe mixed in with some climbing genes? What are you doing? Well, see, that is a good question. I think the only answer is having fun. For those who do not know what a triathlon is it is a swim followed by a bike section followed by a run.
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Well, for one one definitely hurts more than the other. Also, one is in capslock and the other is lowercase…poor joke I know. Seriously though, this is one of the biggest questions when it comes to exercise. Am I injured or is this normal soreness? Or, in my case, is this the AS acting up
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No. I am not walking away from endurance sports. At all. In fact, quite the opposite. I am thinking very, very, seriously of hanging up my climbing shoes, rope, harness and a small part of my identity to chase this dream with the full vigour it requires. Climbing has been a huge part of my
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Mileage. The one thing you cannot cheat, or escape, or really circumnavigate for that matter. At some point, in order to run well over long periods of time, you will need to up your mileage. This is where I struggle. I really struggle. Not for a lack of want. I know my mind wants it,
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Travelling is one of these great things that always leave you with a desire to see more, but with ankylosing spondylitis it can be a bit of a challenge. However, you just have to be a little bit clever about planning your travels, and figuring out what works for you. I am fortunate enough to
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This is it. My first post here. Not really sure what to say but may as well lay it all out on the table. My goals for the next 7 months include: Richmond Marathon 15th September 2019 Wendover 50 Miler November 16th 2019 Country to Capital 45 Miler January 12th 2020 (TBC entry) I do
Max Poplawski 