Road Warriors - We are a group of individuals who believe fitness and health are important. Although most of us are involved in running, we don't limit ourselves. Swimming, walking, biking, triathlons, etc. are all options, too. We also believe we can make a difference, so we work to motivate and inspire others to maintain or increase their fitness. All are welcome to become part of the team, regardless of current level of fitness, speed, or proficiency. Although the Road Warriors formalized as a team at the end of 2008, the group has been around since the Fall of 2005. It began when Brian Trout (Scott Air Force Base) talked one additional person into joining him for the O'Fallon Turkey Trot. Now the Road Warriors have multiple chapters including two chapters overseas! There are no dues, and a shirt is not a requirement to be a Road Warrior. It's cool to see us all out there in matching shirts, and makes other team members easier to find, but it will never be a requirement. We want your participation. A little about the shirts – The purple camouflage design stemmed from our mainly military background. Most of us have some sort of military affiliation- Hooah! The purple stands for jointness - not just of all the services, but also with our civilian members. We are all in this together. The black in the camouflage and on the arms honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our country - in any capacity. The POW/MIA logo on the back is a remembrance that not everyone is accounted for and we must never forget (this part of the shirt seems to garner the most comments when we are out in public).