Articles
September 3, 2013
Austin is the gateway to the Texas Hill Country. Only ten miles southeast of downtown lies McKinney Falls State Park, the perfect Hill Country escape. Follow the lead of local MapMyFitness ambassador Mason Wheeless,...
September 3, 2013
Austin boxer Kenton Sippio-Cook is fighting in San Antonio this Monday, September 2. If you can’t make it to the fights, no problem—they’ll be on Fox Sports 1. Set your DVRs now, because you...
September 3, 2013
Following a healthy lifestyle is easier than you think
September 3, 2013
Who is Ricky Williams? If your first introduction to Williams came this August, then you know him as the new running back coach at the University of the Incarnate Word, the fourth largest private...
September 3, 2013
The makeup looks on the runway for Fall 2013 were much more wearable than in years past, and that makes them easier for you to replicate at home and wear on a daily basis....
September 3, 2013
In 2011, my employer introduced me to the Texas Mamma Jamma bike ride and I completed 45 miles for that year’s event. The ride supports local breast cancer services, and I met several cancer...
September 3, 2013
On August 25 and 26, 70-plus players, along with agents, coaches, scouts, and fans, converged on Dallas to be a part of the Pro Basketball Showcase. The event was a showcase for players looking for...
September 3, 2013
Circuit of The Americas today announced single-day ticket options for the upcoming 2013 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX, Nov. 15-17. Individual tickets for Friday’s practice sessions, Saturday’s knock-out qualifying rounds, and Sunday’s Grand...
September 3, 2013
It's the most wonderful time of the year. Football season is back, which means pre-game tailgating! There are hundreds of articles about how to host a tailgate party—what to bring, the food to eat,...
September 3, 2013
Strength training is absolutely appropriate for kids, starting around age 7. Whoa! Kids in the gym, lifting weights? That can’t be good for their little bodies, can it? My neighbors’ mechanics’ wife’s son’s babysitter...
September 3, 2013
What is it? A stroke is a disease that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. This lack of blood flow causes brain cells to die because they stop getting the oxygen...
September 3, 2013
When I was in school, I sat on the last row, just behind a girl who wore a small, pink ribbon in her hair every single day. My desk was directly in the center...
September 3, 2013
Upon warm-up, I was struck by the size of the course: Wide roads, towering buildings, and huge, illuminated billboards made the women's field and me look and feel tiny. On Saturday, jarring engine roars gave way to the whisper of carbon wheels and delicate clicking...
September 3, 2013
Extreme endurance races offer the chance for racers to experience an adventure, but danger is inherent to any real adventure. Extreme endurance races are growing in participation every year, but many people are concerned...
September 1, 2013
It’s a brave new world for ACL goers, what with two weekends of outdoor music for the first time this year. In honor of the new format and the festival’s 12th year, we revived...
September 1, 2013
The latest Austin fitness event, the 2013 car2go Marathon Relay, featuring the Whole Foods Market Loop, is right around the corner. Runners are teaming up for this extraordinary charity run to show their support...
August 1, 2013
Ways to Take Advantage of the Austin Heat • No time at home? Bake cookies in your car • Move your Bikram yoga class outside • Capture and repurpose your sweat for non-watering days...
August 1, 2013
Try out the Shoal Creek Shuffle to mix up your running routine
August 1, 2013
Style tips for transitioning into the professional world
