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Celebrating 50 years of NASS! We transform the diagnosis,
treatment & care of axial SpA so everyone can live well.
Axial SpA works silently. We don’t.

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12 months ago, I couldn't sit, stand or drive. Tonight I ran 5K without stopping. 🏃‍♂️
Ankylosing Spondylitis, an autoimmune disease where my own immune system attacks my spine and hip joints.
At its worst, the right side of my body jammed completely.
Some mornings I still can't get out of bed without stretching first.
I take an immunosuppressant injection just to keep it under control. It's expensive and it leaves me more prone to illness.
Last Wednesday a flare put me in bed again.
And through all of it: a full-time 9-to-5.
Tonight:
📍 5.42 km, non-stop
⏱️ 36:23
⚡ 6:42 /km
Last week I had to stop and walk. Tonight I didn't.
It's not about being fast. It's about not quitting on a body that keeps trying to quit on me.
Next stop: Marathon 2027. Then an Ironman, as the first Pakistani with an autoimmune condition to do it. 🇵🇰
If you're fighting something no one can see, keep going. Slowly is still going. 🧡
Gracias por ver el video 🙏
🎒 Gear: @dominance.pk
#AnkylosingSpondylitis #AutoimmuneWarrior #RunningWithAS #ChronicIllness #RoadToMarathon IronmanJourney 5K Strava RunnersOfInstagram PakistanRunners NeverQuit

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Wednesday: 925 m in the pool. Wednesday night: I couldn't move. 🫠

I pushed until I was gasping for air. My body didn't forget.

I live with Ankylosing Spondylitis, an autoimmune disease that attacks my spine. That night it reminded me who's in charge.

Lesson learned the hard way:
The best session isn't the hardest one.
It's the one you can recover from tomorrow.

Rest day Thursday. Back in the gym Friday. 💪
Marathon 2027. Then Ironman. 🇵🇰

Ever learned this lesson the hard way? Tell me below 👇
📤 Send this to someone who trains too hard
➕ Follow the journey

#AnkylosingSpondylitis #AutoimmuneWarrior #RoadToMarathon #RunningPakistan #ChronicIllness

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They said I couldn’t do it, but every workout, every drop of sweat, and every hurdle is proving them wrong. I’m taking on the London Marathon 2027 to raise vital funds for Mind because mental health matters, and no one should have to fight alone.

@swench_online_coaching helped me fuel my drive and now im going to rise and smash my new goals

If you want to support the journey or donate to an incredible cause, click the link in my bio or scan the QR code at the end of the video. Every bit helps! 💙🧠

#LondonMarathon2027 #MindCharity #MentalHealthMatters #FitnessJourney #aswarrior

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Doing the best I can with my Runna strength and marathon plan within the parameters of my own physical health with ankylosing spondylitis and my goals!

Training for the London Marathon 2027 in aid of Mind means listening to my body, adapting when I need to, and staying consistent with the gym and training sessions.

One step at a time! 💙✨
If you’d like to support my fundraising journey for mental health, the link to donate is in my bio.

#AnkylosingSpondylitis #ASWarrior #LondonMarathon2027 #Runna #MarathonTraining

@mindcharity @londonmarathon @garminuk
@runna @gymshark @nass_exercise

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It’s the first day of Strength-tober 2026! And there are already hundreds of you signed up, which is amazing.

In order to make the most of this month, we’ve put together some tips to help you

Make sure you’re signed up with Yoga for AS: Many of you have already done this. If you have, amazing, you can skip this step, but keep reading. If you haven’t, click the link in your registration email, and sign up for your free Strength-tober membership. From there, you can book onto as many of the classes as you like throughout October.

Join the WhatsApp group: We really want this to be a month where we’re not all just exercising on our own. Use the group to let us know how you’re getting on, ask questions, keep each other accountable and chat to other people who actually understand what it’s like living with axial SpA.
Jamie will also be sharing the Monday strength class recordings in there, so it’s worth joining even if you’re not usually much of a WhatsApp group person!

Have a look at the class schedule: Have a look through the schedule and see what you fancy doing. We’d really encourage everyone to try and make the Monday live strength class if you can. We’d actually recommend trying a bit of everything. If you’re doing the Monday strength class, for example, maybe try the Thursday Yoga for AS/ axSpA Fatigue class as well. It’s much more restorative and can be a really lovely balance to the more physical stuff.

Do less than you think: This isn’t a go hard or go home month. There are going to be loads of options and accessible entry points, allowing you to find a starting point that feels right for you.
Especially in the first few classes, we’d much rather you finish thinking, “I probably could have done a bit more,” than completely wipe yourself out and not want to come back the following week.

Let’s raise some money: This is a fundraiser after all! If you haven’t already, now’s the time to set up your fundraising page and start raising money for your challenge! Getting started only takes a few minutes. Simply visit our Strength-tober Just Giving page and click ‘Start Fundraising’ to create your own page linked to the campaign.

Once your page is live, it’s tim

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3 DAYS TO GO until Strength-tober! 💪

7.6 years. That’s the average time it takes to get diagnosed with axial SpA.

That can mean years of living with pain, stiffness and fatigue without really understanding what’s going on. And that can affect so much more than symptoms. It can knock your confidence in your body too.

That’s why Strength-tober is about more than just getting physically stronger.

From 5th October, we’re bringing people with axial SpA together to build strength and confidence, while raising awareness and vital funds for the work NASS do.
Because strength can be about muscle, but it can also be about confidence, resilience and having a community around you.

We start in 3 days! Comment STRENGTH and I’ll send you the link to join us for free. 💪

#ankylosingspondylitis #axialspondyloarthritis #ankylosingspondylitiswarrior #ankylosingspondylitisawareness #inflammatoryarthritis

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Living with Ankylosing spondylitis 🩻✨🧘‍♀️

#ankylosingspondylitis #ankylosingspondylitisawareness #ankylosingspondylitiswarrior

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Pain Awareness Month ends today, but for so many of us, pain is part of every month ❤️‍🩹

I’m a psychologist and chronic illness coach, and I live with AS, arthritis and fibromyalgia.

Waking up in pain every day has challenged my natural positivity more than I expected, and I know from my work that I’m far from alone in that.

The exhaustion, the sense of unfairness and the worry about the future are all understandable responses to living with a long-term condition, and they deserve support just as much as the physical symptoms.

I could’ve spoken about way more in this post but these are main ones for me! What else would you add to this??👇 Let me know in the comments 🫶

#PainAwarenessMonth #ChronicPain #AnkylosingSpondylitis #Fibromyalgia #arthritis

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One week to go until Strength-tober! 💪

There are loads of reasons why exercising with axial SpA can be difficult, but one we don’t talk about enough is how lonely it can feel.
You get diagnosed. You’re told exercise is important. And sometimes you’re basically given a piece of paper with some exercises on it and sent away to do them on your own.

But exercise doesn’t have to look like that.
Strength-tober is a chance to get stronger alongside other people with axial SpA who actually understand what you’re going through, with support and ways to adapt things to work for you.

We start on 5th October, with free online strength and yoga classes, at-home sessions and a community doing it together, while raising vital funds for NASS.
Just one week to go ❤️

Comment STRENGTH and I’ll send you the link to sign up for free.

#ankylosingspondylitis #axialspondyloarthritis #ankylosingspondylitiswarrior #ankylosingspondylitisawareness #inflammatoryarthritis

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We're really excited to be attending the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS) 50th Anniversary Conference on Saturday 14 November 2026!

If you are going, we'd love to meet you! We'll be wearing our 'Talk to me about MAMA' badges, so please come and say hello!

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Strength training can help make day-to-day life easier, and when you live with axial SpA, that can mean a lot.

Getting out of a chair. Walking up the stairs. Carrying the shopping. Picking up your child. Or opening a particularly stubborn jar of pickled onions without covering yourself in onion juice 😂

Getting stronger can make everyday tasks require less effort and help you feel more confident in what your body can do.

That’s a big part of what Strength-tober is about 💪
This October, Yoga for AS is partnering with NASS to help make strength training more accessible for people with axial SpA, with free online strength and yoga classes, at-home sessions and a community doing it alongside you.

Comment STRENGTH and I’ll send you the link to sign up for free.

#ankylosingspondylitis #axialspondyloarthritis #ankylosingspondylitiswarrior #ankylosingspondylitisawareness #inflammatoryarthritis

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Fatigue isn’t just “being tired.” It’s real, it’s heavy, and it deserves to be understood.
This Thursday, join physiotherapist Pubudu Herath for The Relieve Club: Decoding Your Fatigue. A live, online session exclusive to our Premium members.
🗓 Thu 24 Sept, 6:30–7:30pm
Not Premium yet? Now’s a lovely time to join us. Link in bio 💚

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