Articles
July 1, 2016
Time to own up: You want to run fast, or you probably wouldn’t be reading about racing shoes. Here’s our look at racing shoes that are suitable for your fastest road running, whether it’s...
July 1, 2016
Friction blisters are soft pockets of raised skin that become filled with fluid. They are caused by the combination of moisture and the continuous rubbing of the skin, resulting in separation of skin layers...
July 1, 2016
From Bed to Boss Getting enough sleep contributes to better health in a multitude of areas, such as attention, mood, and even weight gain/loss. But did you know that sleep can make you a...
July 1, 2016
Whether it’s a pre-summer juice fast, a post-holiday sugar cleanse or the tabloid-selling technique—we’ve all tried a diet or two. While that Master Cleanse or calorie-restricted regimen may work in the short-term, maintaining the...
July 1, 2016
Dr. Matt Lowe of Spinal Rehab Sports Medicine has our back when it comes to questions about our spine. You could be letting this series of vertebrae keep you from reaching your full athletic...
July 1, 2016
What’s your greatest achievement on the field? Winning the silver medal for the U.S. I became the first American in 44 years to bring back an Olympic medal for the U.S. How many hours...
July 1, 2016
Jordan Trudeau Overall and Age Group Champion // Men 20–29 Tanya Tudor Age Group Champion // Women 30-39 David Braswell Age Group Champion // Men 30-39 Alison Gardner Age Group Champion...
June 1, 2016
Next to Crawfish Étoufée, Crawfish Cream is an excellent way to use up the leftover crawfish from the season's boils. What You Need (SERVES 2) 6 oz bucatini or spaghetti, cooked 1 Tbsp butter...
June 1, 2016
Artificial energy shots have long been “one-hit wonders”: powerful enhancers to get you feeling more awake and energized, available in two fluid ounces. However, those boosts in a bottle are old news because of...
June 1, 2016
A general understanding of healthy eating can go a long way, but the details in our diet make a big difference, too. #5 Hemp, Hemp, Hooray! Lysine, leucine, we all scream for… amino acids?...
June 1, 2016
From early-morning athletes to after-hour gym rats, many Austinites lead a double life when it comes to their profession and passion. No matter what industry we work in, companies understand 401Ks and good dental...
June 1, 2016
Crux Climbing Center 121 Pickle Road cruxclimbingcenter.com Located just off South Congress Avenue, a new climbing facility is popping up to cater to amateur and avid climbers alike. Austin locals and Crux Climbing Center...
June 1, 2016
Five kickstarter campaigns are changing the way we work out. *Although all these campaigns have finished running and acquired the desired amount of funding, you can still visit their Kickstarter pages to donate if...
June 1, 2016
Whether you’re interested in buying your first bicycle ever or you’re wanting to change gears and try out a different ride, our resident cycling “spokes”person has the rundown of bikes to choose from. Not...
June 1, 2016
Dustin Braden rode his bike for almost 15 hours straight one day last year, and no, he’s not a competitive cyclist or a triathlete—he’s a pedicabber. Megan Knight, 24, said she rides, on average,...
June 1, 2016
With a rapidly growing population, Austin faces the issue of catering to larger numbers–especially when it comes to transportation. Consequently, we are seeing a continual rise in Austin’s notorious traffic problem. Nonprofit groups like...
June 1, 2016
We do things differently in Austin. “Dressing up” means Lululemon’s lifestyle wear or a pair of darkwashed skinny jeans. A walk or run at Lady Bird Lake smack dab in the middle of the...
June 1, 2016
Hopefully by now, you know the hotter it gets, the more important it is to stay hydrated and drink H2O. Packing a water bottle can sometimes feel inconvenient—like attempting to keep it cold, not...
