There are a variety of road races held across the city of Austin every year. An under-the-radar gem, though? The Daisy Dash. Heading into its 49th year, the family-friendly 5K, 10K, and 800-meter kids...
There are no shortage of ways to get a workout in Austin, Texas. Whether it’s yoga, Pilates, or another wellness practice, millions have made these disciplines a part of their weekly routines. What about...
While the temperatures may not exactly drop with the arrival of fall in Central Texas, what we can guarantee is the beginning of another racing season. On Friday, the annual Zilker Relays, a 10-mile...
It’s easy to associate Austin-area run clubs with the charismatic leaders that provide inspiration from the front. But often, run clubs are the sum of their parts. Without the many thousands of people who...
About eight years ago, under the cover of the morning darkness, a stranger in a car approached Adry Prado during her weekly training run in South Austin. “He said, ‘Hey, get in the car!’”...
With just four months left in 2026, it’s time for an annual tradition. Today, we’re unveiling the nomination round for our Austin Fit Magazine “Best of 2026” awards. What does this mean, exactly? The...
Chelsea Reyes is in her best era. Three years ago, the 33-year-old Austin native gave up a comfortable office job with the City of Austin to build an online coaching and fitness platform alongside...
Mantis Massage is celebrating 15 years. The milestone celebration will take place at Austin Bouldering Project on Nov. 11 from 5-8 p.m. and will honor clients, practitioners, therapists, community partners and clients. Participants will...
Bull riding almost killed Jorden Halvorsen once. It happened about six years ago during a rodeo event in Tennessee, just days before the world basically shut down because of the pandemic. A part of...
What often goes unsaid amid the boom of running clubs shaping culture in Central Texas is the most important task at hand. That you must show up. Sure, local influencer Peyton Knight’s social media...
DOBBS FERRY, N.Y.—When I signed up for my first barre3 class this July in Dobbs Ferry, New York, I expected my body to feel it the next day. What I didn’t expect? Well, let...
More than a year after Gold’s Gym’s successful grand opening of its flagship location in Austin off Burnet Road, Brad Reynolds says there were some obvious lessons to be learned. “We are the original...
Early on, Becca Wells wasn’t thinking about building a track club. All she wanted was a little connection and a lotta speed work. “We wanted to get faster,” Wells, 39, says of the core...
The U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships were nearing their end at Icahn Stadium on Sunday in New York City when Cambrea Sturgis stepped to the line. The Central Texas resident made sure to...
This month, we sat down with Griffin Neal. By day, the 23-year-old from Wimberley, Texas is a community activator for Adidas covering the Central Texas region. He manages relationships with local run store brands, heads...
While Austin is known as a fit city, it still has some work to do. According to a 2026 American Fitness Index report from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Texas’ Capitol ranks...
Let’s be honest: finding a natural deodorant that actually works in Austin is basically a sport of its own. Most of us have gone down the rabbit hole — the crystal sticks, the baking...
My journey into Austin’s wide world of running clubs began in a parking lot a half mile away from the destination—not surprising if you’ve known me for any amount of time. I’m the kind...
There is no formal research on the nation’s foremost city for run clubs. Maybe it’s Austin. Maybe it’s Miami, Los Angeles, New York, or some other metropolitan area. But the truth is, running clubs...
In the mornings, when light carries through the large glass windows at Kore Kollective Modern Pilates, there’s no chance to hide. There are no strategically dimmed fixtures, and there are no shadows that create an...