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,...

  BY BUKOLA ADEBAYOAs there are habits you drop as you grow older, so there are foods that should tick off your menu list as you approach your 50s.You need not wonder why it is so important to drop your favourite food as you age, doctors have always said that your diet after 40 will either...

Im sure you may have heard the original song and know the lyrics but have heard the remix from our able Chair the lyricist? If you jammed this song back in the day, we have an idea of your age. Gloria Gaynor would definitely love this version too lol. The Chair had to whip out this remix after hard...

After a conversation with the Masai and Vice Chair Consistency, it dawned on me that In life, we don't get to choose which family we are born into We don't get to chose who becomes our boss We don't get to choose a lot of things But to be a Real Road Warrior is all about "choices and decisions" Do...

If you think all smart watches are smart think again. Adidas michoach smart run watch is a dumb smart watch. Below is the agony tail of an infuriated Road Warrior who purchased the dumb smart watch. The very poor customer service that followed is of the highest disservice. In his words, this is...

Dear Warriors, I have taken extracts from a friends daily word. I thought you. May find it useful.  In the last few months of conscious practice of DISCIPLINE, I have realized that DISCIPLINE DELIVERS GREAT RESULTS! Every one of us is born with specific natural gifts and skills! DISCIPLINE...

Running Safety Tips On Nigerian Roads Directions and Road Rules As much as possible we will try and keep to the same road routes during the week. This ensures no one gets lost and we can get very familiar with the terrain, especially when its dark during the outbound. For example, once you...

Hormone #1 -- The Internal Fountain of Youth This hormone is ground zero for your body's ability to repair itself from daily wear and tear -- I am talking about human growth hormone or HGH. No wonder its nickname is the "youth" hormone -- it helps you burn fat, shape muscle, strengthen...

Point to Note: Only stir fried allowed. Green Tea should be taken daily with or after every major meal in the day. Ugu (fluted pumpkin) vegetable should not depart from your sight no matter how much salads or veg dish you had. Ugu is one of the richest anti oxidant packed vegetable and helps with...

Affi joined the Road Warrior Club lately and was given a warm welcome. And this was what The The Chair had to say. Welcome aboard Affi. Between you and me "this crew is crazy"...not sure you want in oh. But if you must then a few simple rules We have run out of the "I killed myself award" so please...

"Occupy Nigeria was a socio-political protest movement that began in Nigeria on Monday, 2 January 2012 in response to the fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government of President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday, 1 January 2012. Protests took place across the country,..." It was on this day that a running club known as Road Warriors was born....

No more BS. No more bitching No more groaning No more whining like pussies. (I mean meowing like pussy cats) "Oh I am scared of heights - get a parachute - "Oh I am scared of the heat....Why? Does it make your mascara run? Poor baby!" Oh my bum hurts...oh my legs are weak...oh I...