November 2012 Articles
January 1, 2014
My first bout of stomach issues began in college. I was running cross country for the University of Alabama and was so embarrassed about my frequent “pit stops” during our workouts. In the years...
November 17, 2012
We’ve all done the routine. You’re trying to eat healthier, but your friend wants to go out for lunch. So you pick your favorite Tex-Mex, Italian, or American restaurant. Determined to choose something healthy,...
November 17, 2012
My first bout of stomach issues began in college. I was running cross country for the University of Alabama and was so embarrassed about my frequent “pit stops” during our workouts. In the years...
November 17, 2012
Now that they share a bedroom, Davis and Hudson come trudging/stomping down the hall together every morning. Most times the first corporate question is whether they can watch cartoons. If denied that delicacy, they...
November 17, 2012
Mine are black and blue. Actually, one of mine is black and the other is blue. No, they're not broken, though the black one has a crack and won't last much longer. These are...
November 17, 2012
Willie and Annie Nelson, along with Dan and Jean Rather, are the honorary chairs of the Sustainable Food Center’s Capital Campaign. A nonprofit organization, the Sustainable Food Center cultivates a healthy community by strengthening...
November 17, 2012
November 16-18, 2012, marks a new sports milestone for Austin: the advent of the United States only F1 Grand Prix, the Circuit of The Americas. It’s been impossible to miss the buzz about this...
November 17, 2012
Bike racers and triathletes alike understand that training on a bike can be a time-consuming endeavor. Because of the inherent efficiency of riding a bike—the ability to coast downhill, the cooling effect of the...
November 17, 2012
Counting calories? Get out your calculator for Thanksgiving, as we found some nutrition numbers that may surprise you.1941 Year Congress decided to make Thanksgiving an official national holiday 3,000 Average number of calories consumed...
November 17, 2012
Believe it or not, there’s not an Austin Fit Magazine Distance Challenge race in November. But that doesn’t mean runners don’t have some serious preparation to do before the Austin Runners Club Decker Half...
November 17, 2012
If the eyes are the window to the soul, why does gravity try to close them? I am not sure why this happens, but I know how. In our youth, the brow sits just...
November 17, 2012
Austin is known for its innovative restaurants, creative chefs, and fine local food products. Whether a food trailer suits your taste or you’re more the dress-up and sit-down dinner type, there’s something here for...
November 17, 2012
Athletes, from the fitness-focused weekend warrior to the racing professional, can all benefit from a mindful and attentive approach to what they eat. Training, while very important, is only one part in the fitness...
November 17, 2012
You work out regularly, exercise is your life ritual, and fitness is your personality trait! Being a fitness enthusiast has made you more conscious of your body and health, and you realize that total...
November 17, 2012
Do you recognize the location of November’s “Muscle Movement of the Month” photo shoot? That’s the Art Wall, located near 11th and Baylor (it’s official name is the Local to Global Outdoor Gallery Project...
November 17, 2012
Here in Austin, we have some really great creative environments to train in and in this month’s column, we are sharing some movements that are being used with some unique training strategies. With access...
November 17, 2012
Growing up as a kid in Austin in the late 70s and 80s, my movie heroes were guys like John Matrix (Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Commando”) and Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone). At a young age,...
