My intro to the blogging world

So here we go. I never thought that I'd find myself posting Blogs and Tweeting in order to communicate with others but in today's world, technology rules.
  I guess my whole reasoning behind this is to share with other people my experiences that I encounter through running and the day to day struggles with Ankylosing Spondylitis. As stated in my profile, I was diagnosed with AS in the fall of 2006,  just before I found out I was going on a 9 month deployment to Kuwait. At that time I had very little lower back pain and discomfort in the hips and pelvic areas. In fact, the only reason why I went to the doctor was because I had Iritis. After the numerous blood tests and xrays it was finally determined that I had the early stages of AS. Classic signs; Male, 33, Iritis, HLA B27 Positive and constant lower back pain. Yep, that's me!! As with most people, at first your in denial and to be honest I haven't really come to grips with it until recently....5yrs later. During the last 5yrs I haven't taken any medications other than 800mg Motrin or Aleeve, which only take the edge off. It's only been within the last year or so that I have really noticed a difference in flexibility and pain. I've stayed active by running. Logging in 50-60 mile weeks and competing in Ultra marathon races; 50k's, 50 milers and most recently my first 100k(62 miles). However I do notice, as I said earlier, that my flexibility isn't as good and the pain is a constant 7 out of 10 most days (10 being worst). Hopefully this will all change very soon. I recently went back to the Rheumatologist to seek help. I guess when it affects your way of life something needs to be done. I will be taking HUMIRA starting on the 27th of this month. Fingers are crossed that this will help.
  For some upcoming events, I will be running a 50k on the 17th and for 2012 I plan on attempting to run my first 100 miler.  For the first 100 miler I will be blogging on my success and my failures and all the peeks and valleys that go along with dealing with Arthritis while training for this run. I hope some of my stories will inspire others to go out and be active. Stay vertical and moving forward my friends.