Category: "Lifestyle" Articles
September 1, 2014
Traveling, whether on a business trip or the family vacation, means a break from habit. Cramped hotel rooms, less-than-stellar gym equipment, and unfamiliar surroundings can be enough to dissuade the overwhelmed traveler from getting...
September 1, 2014
I am a person who carries a lot more than just car keys when I run. As an early morning runner, I feel safest with my phone always handy. And because I am an...
August 1, 2014
Division 1 Bicycles 1620 E. 7th This new bike shop is located just east of downtown. Division 1 (D1) offers full service bike repair, an array of specialty bikes and accessories, and even David...
August 1, 2014
Cross country season starts up and parents everywhere wonder, “Just what should my kid be carrying to that meet?” Steve Sisson, former University of Texas distance coach and three-time All American when he ran...
August 1, 2014
Book Bit Home Field: Texas High School Football Stadiums from Alice to Zephyr by Jeff Wilson High school football can trigger memories: the smell of hot dogs and hamburgers wafting up into packed stands...
August 1, 2014
It seemed an unlikely friendship—this crew-cut wearing football coach and a guitar-strumming poet revered among the happy hippies of Austin. Yes, Darrell Royal and Willie Nelson were an odd pair, but music and golf...
August 1, 2014
Every woman who lives where summers are warm and humid knows what it’s like to catch a glimpse of herself in the mirror halfway through the day only to realize that her makeup doesn’t...
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...
July 1, 2014
Balance is the key to fitness longevity.
July 1, 2014
The Travis County Sheriff’s Cycling Team exists to promote fitness and service.
July 1, 2014
For many runners, far away locations are half the appeal of choosing events. But how about picking a location and then working in the run as part of a vacation? That’s exactly what Rogue...
July 1, 2014
You’re looking for a shoe that will cover all the activities in your boot camp workout or circuit training. John Schrup with Texas Running Company gives his favorite options for all-purpose workout shoes.
July 1, 2014
Nutrition and exercise classes offered throughout Austin.
July 1, 2014
Q: Does sweating mean you are burning more calories? A: No, our bodies produce sweat as a way to cool us down. Therefore, if your body is beginning to overheat and needs to cool...
July 1, 2014
When it comes to family fitness, parents often must balance a desire for activity with practical concerns, especially as pertains to safety. Austin blogger Heather Way explores that important question about when to let...
