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Upcoming fitness events!

By Pamela LeBlanc | Friday, August 21, 2009, 05:57 AM

And now, your upcoming fitness activities:

Deep Eddy Mile — The American Swimming Association presents the eighth annual Deep Eddy Mile — 53 laps in a cool, spring-fed pool — at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at Deep Eddy Pool, 401 Deep Eddy Ave. Proceeds raised from pledges will benefit Swimability, which provides swimming lessons for underprivileged kids in the city of Austin Aquatics program. Entry is $46. For more information go to www.adultswimming.com.

Bat Fest Ride — Bicycle Sport Shop will host a costume parade and bike ride from its shop on South Lamar to Bat Fest on Congress Avenue at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 . Prize for best costume. For more information go here. http://bicyclesportshop.com/page.cfm?pageid=1485
Butler Community School — Class cards for the Butler Community School, 501 W. Third St., are 15 percent off regular price from Aug. 24-29. Use the same class card to attend an array of classes, including ballet, hip hop, hula and yoga. For more information, call 476-9051.

Looking ahead:

YWCA Fund-raiser: YWCA Greater Austin presents An Austin Nite for All Austinites from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at Hickory Street Bar & Grill, 800 Congress Ave. The fund-raiser will include live music, food, drinks and prizes, plus a buffet dinner. Cost is $15 for adults, $7.50 for kids ages 3-12, and free for kids under 3. For more information go here www.ywcaaustin.org.
Capital of Texas Open Water Swim — Organizers of the Capital of Texas Triathlon will host open water swims of 750 meters, 1,500 meters and 1.2 miles starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at Festival Beach. Entry fee is $40 for one event, $55 for two, or $65 for all three. The event is USA Triathlon sanctioned. Non-USAT members must purchase a one-day license for $5. The 2009 CapTexTri Volunteer Appreciation Picnic will start at 11 a.m. following the races, with food, drinks, music and door prizes. For more information go here www.rbsportsllc.com
Back to School Bash — Dr. John’s Sports Center, 1800 Clover Lane in Cedar Park, will host a free back-to-school bash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 29. The purpose? To raise awareness of how physical activity and good nutrition can increase academic performance. The event is open to families and will include demonstrations and exhibitions by local semi-pro sports teams, basketball, football, volleyball, baseball, a wacky run, relays, cooking classes and taste testing. For more information, call 259-7545.

World Championship of Texas 3-on-3 Swimming Tournament — The American Swimming Association will host a three-person team swimming tournament starting at 9 a.m. Sept. 6 at the Jewish Community Association of Austin pool, 7300 Hart Lane. A portion of proceeds from the double-elimination tournament will benefit Swimability. Each round will consist of seven races — freestyle, butterfly, backstroke, individual medley, breaststroke, medley relay and freestyle relay. Entry is $90 per team by Aug. 26; late fee afterward. For more information go here. www.adultswimming.com
Free Day of Yoga — More than a dozen yoga studios all over Austin will participate in the Free Day of Yoga on Monday, Sept. 7. All types of free yoga classes will be offered, including classes that focus on strengthening the core, yoga for children, yoga for pain management and yoga for cancer survivors. For a complete schedule, go to www.freedayofyoga.com.