Category: "Run" Articles
April 1, 2024
If you are not an ultra long distance runner, you may be surprised to learn there are quite a few ultra running events in Texas. From January through December, you can find a race...
April 1, 2024
Smiling back through the screen sits a sunglassed, pink-haired, and stylishly dressed Dr. Kimberly Davis. And she is very cool. From first glance, and maybe even after an initial casual conversation, Davis doesn’t make...
November 1, 2023
In 2016, Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) introduced a Six Star Medal to honor runners who complete the six major marathons – Tokyo, Berlin, London, Boston, Chicago, and New York. To earn the AbbottWMM...
July 1, 2023
I’m a HUGE fan of short but steep hill training. The workouts are quick but my calves are torn up (in a good way) every time. Here are some hills around Austin you might...
June 1, 2023
I’ve known Jess since 2011 and ever since I’ve known her, she has been a beast! She has always been someone I admire, look up to, and am proud to call a friend. There...
June 1, 2023
In my experience, both as a footwear designer and run club leader, I’ve come across many folks who intend to incorporate running into their routine. Some come into it quite literally hitting the ground...
April 3, 2023
We’ve talked about the last (being the first part of the running shoe design process), midsole, outsole, and today, we’re closing out the running shoe design series with the upper. Once the last, midsole...
March 12, 2023
Owning a dog is a marvelous way to get more exercise. They’ll need you to walk them every day and can become a valued partner in all types of sporting activities. If you’re a...
March 3, 2023
Ironically, for our shoe design series, we kicked off the New Year by talking about the last and moved on to the midsole the following month. This month, we’re jumping into the third part...
December 13, 2022
To be a race ambassador for the Statesman Cap10K is to see Texas’ largest 10K behind the scenes. Cap10K race ambassadors are in charge of promoting the race as well as healthy living and...
October 1, 2022
Two years ago, Regan Zuege signed up to run about seven marathons in seven days. The problem? The longest she had ever run at the time was four miles. Zuege is an Austinite, wife,...
October 1, 2022
Yes, I really did run a full marathon without any training. I bet you’re thinking I had a pretty compelling reason to do this… right? Wrong. I’m just your local personal trainer who thought...
October 1, 2022
What feels almost as good as crossing the finish line? Having a great photo of yourself to document your accomplishment! Scott Flathouse has become one of the most well-known sports photographers in the Austin...
May 24, 2022
Summer is right around the corner, which means we can look forward to warmer and hotter weather, longer days, family vacations and, of course, continuing our outdoor running workouts. Even though running outside poses more...
April 1, 2022
Running a marathon is a Herculean task alone. But you don’t simply step onto the starting line and go — you must train beforehand. As the saying goes, in order to run, you must...
April 1, 2022
Howdy, we’re St. Elmo Runners. Here in Austin, we collaborate throughout the community to activate and elevate fitness, health, and wellness resources for everyone. We love to promote and celebrate a wide range of...
March 30, 2022
Claudia Garcia is one of the race ambassadors for the upcoming 45th anniversary of the race who is excited to share her role and her excitement for the race in April! AFM:What does...
