April 2023: The Outdoors Issue
Spring is the best time to venture the great outdoors, especially in Texas. This month’s Outdoors Issue will highlight all the benefits of being outside — both in the stillness and the action. You’ll hear from a local man who summited one of the tallest mountains in the world, learn about energy gels for marathon running, read about the mental health benefits of birding and dive into the world of pickelball. Get up and get outside this spring!
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From The April 2023 Issue
April 1, 2023
Bradyn Lange always knew some kind of bike was in his future, but living in Austin with the picturesque paths and incredible weather helped him realize that mountain bikes would be the path for...
April 1, 2023
Another season is upon us, can you feel the changes? In modern times, we often rebuff seasonal changes and their impact on us including our health, eating habits and everything around us. Remembering and...
April 1, 2023
Unlike the controlled conditions of treadmill running, outdoor trail running is chock full of unforeseeable challenges. From uneven terrain daring you to trip to unpredictable weather, many factors are out of your control. However,...
April 1, 2023
Hello, AFM! My name is Shayne Cerebe, and I’m one of the newest AFM ambassadors. As a fitness enthusiast living in Austin, you’re in luck — this city is home to some of the...
April 1, 2023
Is Austin’s booming pickleball scene an overnight success, a pandemic-induced solution for boredom and social distancing? This paddle sport played indoors and outdoors on badminton-sized courts is currently the fastest-growing sport in America. All...
April 1, 2023
With birding, you not only get outside but get out of your head. Birding is not only a calming pastime; it’s an outlet within the outdoors. The hobby forces people to be more cognitive...
April 1, 2023
Howdy, AFM! This month’s featured pet is Big Dawg, brought to you by Austin Pets Alive! Big Dawg is a 1-year and 4-month-old shepherd mix and one of the most active pups you can...
April 1, 2023
Our team brainstormed what we typically bring for an adventure in the great outdoors, and most people said they pack sandwiches for hiking, picnics and boat days, which is why we went that route. ...
April 1, 2023
It’s Jan. 31, 2023. The temperature is negative 30 degrees Fahrenheit, and on top of that, the wind is piercing. A team of five is about 5,974 meters above sea level with about 1,000...
April 1, 2023
Achieving proper nutrition is one of many challenges when roughing it out outdoors. The stakes are high when it comes to eating, and the convenience of fast food is no longer a phone call...
April 1, 2023
While there are plenty of ways for people to freely exercise outdoors, fully equipped outdoor gyms are still relatively uncommon. Exercising outdoors gained prominence and popularity over the last few years, especially since COVID....
April 1, 2023
What if we told you that you could make up for those years in high school that you never got to try out for football or volleyball? And that you could do it with...
April 1, 2023
Fatigue, aching and frustration… but miles and miles to go; this is the conundrum experienced by both elite and amateur runners. Long-distance running is energy-depleting yet requires an abundance of fuel. Marathon runners must...
April 1, 2023
A lot of people know instinctively how to climb, but learning how to succeed at rock climbing is a skill on its own. Your style of climbing is going to change as you improve...
April 1, 2023
With a rapid rise in popularity comes a higher risk for injury, especially when it comes to pickleball in Austin. As the fastest-growing sport in America, pickleball has become a sport for all ages....
April 1, 2023
You need more money; you must dedicate your life to training; you have to be a super athlete — these are incorrect but real beliefs people have about triathlons. For 25 years, I competed...
April 1, 2023
Look up and take your imagination to the sky! There is something so perfect about a spring day in Austin that makes us crave being outside every chance we can get. From outdoor festivals...
April 1, 2023
Going outside is all that we crave to do when the weather is nice in Austin, but if you’re prone to outdoor allergies, it can make for a different story. Luckily, there are plenty...
April 1, 2023
We, humans, who were once dependent on manually gathering food from our environment now simply head to our local grocery store for sustenance. Though agriculture has shifted the way we find food, it’s still...
April 1, 2023
My two favorite hiking experiences were vastly different. One was full of people going up and down the mountain, greeting each other and laughing as they made their way to Everest Base Camp. The...
