WILL THE REAL ROAD WARRIORS PLEASE STAND UP The biggest reason most people get old or die without significant accomplishments is, for lack of a better word,  excuses! I should know - I wrote the book on it!  Even writing this note is an excuse..but heck its fun. One of the premier...

What Causes Shin Splints? A primary culprit causing shin splints is a sudden increase in distance or intensity of a workout schedule. This increase in muscle work can be associated with inflammation of the lower leg muscles, those muscles used in lifting the foot (the motion during which the...

Tough and challenging 100kms mission to represent our longest weekly mileage so far. This was after some 84kms challenge two weeks after and indeed we kept going.Indeed, the human body is capable of extraordinary feats of endurance, but also has protective mechanism to prevent total annihilation....

Indeed injury is synonymous with every form of sports whether competitive or  not. I blogged a lot on diet, strengthening and cross training in the beginning to forestall these but injuries just must happen with either normal training or "competitive" sporting events. I keep rechecking...

What Is Your Independence Day Tradition? By: ESTHER OBIEKWE‎ ‎ Traditions mark our most important holidays each year. Whether it is Church on Christmas morning followed by a scrumptious turkey feast, or sharing a kiss with a loved one on New Year’s Eve, our most important annual events are marked...

Blisters are like right of passage for runners. You haven't one yet, its like you haven't started running seriously. Some can very severe. The picture is above is a mild case of blisters. Annoying and painful, blisters are caused by friction, usually your shoes or socks rubbing against your skin....

Here are some foods that nutritionists say you must take off your menu starting from today:MeatsMeat is not as nutritious as we think. It can contain 20 to 30 per cent of fat. Instead, look for lean fish with no more than 10 per cent fat. Or for a healthier protein source that is easy to chew,...