Articles
July 1, 2013
The Contre La Montre, or "race of truth," refers to the individual time trial. Stage seventeen of Le Tour de France consisted of a hilly and technical 32K course that had many teams on...
July 1, 2013
Austin Fit Magazine took the opportunity to try three sunless tanning options in the Austin area. We had the fortune to come at the experience from three different perspectives: the experienced sunless tanner, a...
July 1, 2013
Some tips for training and racing through the Austin summer.
July 1, 2013
One of the greatest competitors in history, Muhammad Ali, said, “Champions are made from something they have deep inside them, a desire, a dream, and a vision. They have to have last-minute stamina, they...
July 1, 2013
Part of any sport is pushing the limits—to go faster, longer, win more, set records. It’s what drives athletes to get up, work hard, and test themselves. For those who are hobbyists, the testing...
July 1, 2013
What's not to love about the Fourth of July? Great weather, friends and family, picnics, barbecues, a long weekend, and, of course, our country's independence! But just how much spirit is TOO much spirit?...
July 1, 2013
The highs and lows of joining a new running group.
July 1, 2013
Take a look at the cyclist riding beside you the next time you’re driving downtown. Chances are the cyclist will be a man. Men outnumber women in cycling 3 to 1 according to information...
July 1, 2013
No Fourth of July celebration would be complete without a fireworks extravaganza. Each year on this national holiday, patriotic pyromaniacs flock to fireworks stands, while the less adventurous gather in city parks or in...
July 1, 2013
ESPN, the leading action sports content provider and creator of the X Games, has chosen Austin, Texas, as the next North American host city for the X Games.
July 1, 2013
The Texas 4000, Fighting Cancer Every Mile
July 1, 2013
This trip has just blown by. We're less than two weeks from meeting our other 45 teammates in Whitehorse. We're a bit over three weeks from arriving in Anchorage. Although some days seem like...
July 1, 2013
Change the way you ride? What are you talking about? I hop on the saddle, pedal, and it moves…right? Correct. We are not talking about a new way of sitting on the bike; what...
July 1, 2013
Myth or Fact? The only thing needed to maximize muscle development and strength after exercise is a protein supplement. Widely held as the post-workout boost, many people, including trainers, will tell you to consume...
July 1, 2013
On July 6 at the Northwest Austin Rec Center, the American Kettlebell Alliance (AKA)—the sanctioned American organization member of the International Union of Kettlebell Lifters (IUKL), the oldest governing body of Kettlebell Sport—held the...
July 1, 2013
Last night we spoke with the Devenir Gendarme, or French police who were in charge of managing reporters during the Tour. They told us that the roads up Alpe-d’Huez were closed and have been...
