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Cynthia Salazar never dreamed she would have the opportunity to run an international race. As a local Austinite working full time and owning her own physical…

It’s the last Sunday in June, and the North Austin Aquatic League’s CHAMPS Swim Meet is buzzing at the Micki Krebsbach Swimming Pool in Round Rock.…

1. Schlitterbahn Waterpark 400 N. Liberty Ave., New Braunfels 2. Typhoon Texas Waterpark 18500 TX-130 North Service Road 3. Liz Carpenter Fountain at…

Twenty-four years ago, I arrived in Austin, a young bride and a stranger to this vast state. Lured to this landlocked city by graduate opportunities…

We’ve compiled the best places in Central Texas to stay cool and active this summer as well as what to wear while doing it.

It’s that time of year again! The sun is out and so is our annual swimwear issue.

Created to curb the city’s mounting lifeguard shortages, SwimATX is helping East Austin teenagers realize their potential in the water and their communities.

Sunscreen has an extensive resume. First off, it protects against uncomfortable and painful sunburns that can peel and blister as well as prevents those cosmetic things…

Even the fittest folks struggle with body image. Here’s how they manage the love–hate relationship.

This month’s workout segment caters to your inner triathlete! Brick workouts combine two or more of the triathlon legs into a single workout.

Athletes dream of the off-season and of all the relaxation, coffee dates, and trips to the farmers market it will grant us when weekends aren’t cluttered…

On Jan. 1, 2011, I attempted to start my year off with a 10-day Master Cleanse. That's right—10 days of drinking nothing but a questionable concoction…

They may say that ignorance is bliss, but in the world of triathlon, knowledge is power. Knowledge and lots of practice, of course. There's no doubt…

Streamline This is your free speed off the wall, whether it's a start or a turn. It is the fastest moment of your stroke. Raise…

As seasons change and temperatures drop, so do opportunities to get in a swimming workout. Most City of Austin public pools, for instance, close when school…

I like to think that feel for the water is like rhythm for a dancer. Though some people seem to be naturally gifted, a feel for…

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…