Category: "Fitness" Articles
August 1, 2014
I had a pep talk text session with two athletes on the morning of a scheduled long run. “Take your time and just put one foot in front of the other,” I typed, reminding...
August 1, 2014
Early on the morning of June 1, just six short days before the 2014 AFM FITTEST competition, I was sitting in my car at Camp Mabry feeling an intoxicating mixture of confidence, anticipation, and...
August 1, 2014
One of the most common things I hear from my swim clients is that they are “horrible” swimmers. They make faces when they talk about their swimming; they downgrade their ability; essentially, they badmouth...
August 1, 2014
Every athlete has a particular tip or trick they use while training and racing and, after 25 years of racing triathlons, I even have a few of my own. However, I thought I would...
August 1, 2014
We all look forward to going on vacation. For most, it is the highlight of the year. It is a time to refuel, reflect, spend quality time with the people we love, and make...
August 1, 2014
Flying along the “Sweet 16” trail of the Barton Creek greenbelt, mountain bike riders encounter a series of short, technical climbs. Each one requires power, focus, and—as the climbs come consecutively—endurance. The effort required...
August 1, 2014
The Bull Creek greenbelt is a great place for a creek-side hike if you take Inga’s Trail, a favorite route of the Austin Sierra Club.
July 1, 2014
Bicycle Sport Shop's Wednesday Night Beginner Ride
July 1, 2014
Movement training translates to fitness in everyday activities.
July 1, 2014
Overall muscle balance is essential to injury-proofing endurance training.
July 1, 2014
In this busy world, participating in events may be the best way to keep triathlon training simple and uncomplicated. An aquathon is one way to provide some quality training in an easy manner, and...
July 1, 2014
Creating a training plan for a half Ironman-distance triathlon is something like creating the perfect smoothie. It’s all about finding the right balance and blend. Coach Carrie provides a recipe for success.
July 1, 2014
Target power and conditioning with battle rope workouts.
July 1, 2014
Pro triathlete Patrick Evoe takes a unique stance on track workouts for age group athletes in training for distance events.
July 1, 2014
A guide for parents entering children into summer training.
July 1, 2014
Balance in swimming can help—or hinder—technique. Coach Kim Brackin offers an explanation for how balance in the form can help improve swimming and provides drills for practice.
June 1, 2014
These five simple games can get your kids up and having fun this summer, all while instilling a lifetime love of movement among children.
June 1, 2014
Face your fear and drop the excuses. It’s time to swim.
