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February 1, 2012
Upcoming fitness events: Dog yoga, 5K runs and more
It’s shaping up to be a busy week, fitness friends. Here are some highlights:
- Share the Love Fundraiser — Have you dreamed of a date with 2011 Austin Marathon winner and professional triathlete Desiree Ficker? Check out the Share the Love fund-raiser sponsored by Mauro Pilates, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 at Bar 96 on Rainey Street. Admission is $20 and includes food from Carmelo’s Italian Restaurant, music and a silent auction featuring University of Texas basketball tickets, spa gift certificates, art and that date with Des. Proceeds benefit the Texas Advocacy Project, a non-profit organization that provides free legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault. For more information go here.
- Color Run — Is your life too black and white? Color it up at the Color Run ATX, scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday at Mueller Beach Park. Participants will line up at the start wearing fresh white T-shirts. They’ll dash through “color zones,” where volunteers will slosh them with non-toxic colored powder, also known as elf pixie dust. A post-5K party, featuring more color, live music and local vendors, will follow. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. For more information, go here.
- Canine Center for Training and Behavior Open House — Is your dog a natural athlete? Ever wanted to do yoga with your pooch? Drop by the Saturday open house from 1-6 p.m. Saturday at The Canine Center for Training and Behavior, 6901 Old Bee Caves Road. Admission is $5 and includes food, drink, two raffle tickets, facility tours, a little dog yoga, Canine Good Citizen testing, agility training, air scenting and canine massage. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Proceeds benefit Austin Pets Alive. For more information go here.
- Run for the Green 5K — Save Muny presents a 5K competitive run through Lions Municipal Golf Course, 2901 Enfield Road, at 8 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5. Runners will weave through the course’s oak trees, down fairways and around the course’s water features, greens and bunkers. Ben Crenshaw will serve as the official race starter. Entry fee is $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and younger. (A fun run is also planned.) The University of Texas, which owns the property, is considering closing the course in 2019 and replacing it with retail and apartment development. Proceeds will benefit the effort to stop the closure. Register here.
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January 26, 2012
FrankenBike is taking over the world! (Plus canoe races and swim clinics)
Six thousand runners, including me, have registered for Sunday’s 3M Half Marathon & Marathon Relay on Sunday, but three other cool outdoorsy events are planned for this weekend.
Prefer biking?
Check out the FrankenBabe and FrankenBike event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at The Parlor, 4301 Guadalupe Street. The event, created by Michelle Moore as a tribute to the lovely ladies of the Austin cycling scene (hey, that includes me!), includes free tune-ups for women, a “drag race” and live music by The Dela Rosas, Sailor’s Wife, Jason Ramsey, IPD and The Lucas Cook Band. For more information go here.
FrankenBike, by the way, is taking over the world. Or at least the state. The monthly free bike swap meets have spread to San Antonio, Corpus Christi, College Station, Houston and more. They’ve even picked up a sponsor — Independence Brewery!
Prefer paddling?
The Texas Winter 100K (also known as TWO), pushes off from the banks of Lady Bird Lake, underneath the Interstate 35 bridge, early Saturday morning and finishes at Fisherman’s Park in Bastrop that evening.
Packet pickup and gear check is from 3-8 p.m. Friday at the Holiday Inn Town Lake. A mandatory pre-race briefing is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday at the hotel. Races begin at 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. Saturday, with an awards ceremony planned for 7 p.m. Saturday at Fisherman’s Park. For more information go here.
Prefer swimming?
Colin’s Hope is hosting a swim clinic from 1-5 p.m. Saturday at Nitro Swimming, 15506 West Highway 71 in Bee Cave. Olympic athletes Brendan Hansen, Kathleen Hersey and Garrett Weber-Gale will provide instruction and share their stories. The clinic is designed for children ages 7 and up. Cost is $35. Proceeds benefit Colin’s Hope, which works to prevent drownings. For more information go here.
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January 24, 2012
Texas Running Company hosts Diva Night on Wednesday
Texas Running Company is hosting a free expo with shoe and bra fittings, chair massages, refreshments and vendors from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25.
“Diva Night” will take place at the store’s downtown location, 1011 W. Fifth Street, Suite 110.
Everyone who attends gets a free goodie bag and entry into a raffle for prizes including shoes, apparel, gift certificates, foam rollers and stretch bands.
Vendors include Nike, CW-X , MyFitList, CryoStudio, iGnite Your Life, Austin BodyWorker, Austin Woman Magazine, Capital OB/GYN Associates of Texas, Austin Family and Sport Chiropractic and My Fit Foods.
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January 11, 2012
Wellness fair Saturday at Highland Mall
Free fitness and dance classes, health screenings and samples are part of the “New Year, New You: Fitness & Wellness Event” scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Highland Mall.
Also part of the event? A fashion show featuring fitness apparel, wellness vendors and booths, free blood pressure checks, and tips on how to make healthy choices at the food court. Discounts will be offered and prizes raffled.
Participating vendors and organizations include GNC, City of Austin Health & Human Services: Flu prevention & Hygiene, City of Austin Shots for Tots program, Royal Fitness Studio, Ballet Afrique, Austin Tobacco Prevention and Control Coalition, City of Austin HIV Prevention, Highland Mall food court vendors, Bath & Body Works, Highland Eyecare, Vitamin World and IBC Bank.
For more information go to www.highlandmall.com or www.Facebook.com/HighlandMall.
Here’s a schedule:
- 12:30 - 12:45 p.m. Afro-Fusion dance class by Ballet Afrique
- 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Zumba master class by Royal Fitness Studio
- 2:30pm - 3 p.m. Fitness Apparel Showcase
- 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Zumba Gold
Highland Mall is located at 6001 Airport Boulevard.
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January 3, 2012
Try new fitness classes for free at GetFit! 2012
Looking for a new way to keep your fitness goal in 2012?
On Jan. 15, you can try an array of fitness and Pilates classes offered at Ballet Austin’s Butler Community School — for free.
GetFit! 2012 is scheduled for 3-6:30 p.m. at the school, 501 West Third Street.
And don’t worry. Dancing isn’t required.
The class lineup includes Arms & Abs, Ballet Fit, Below the Belt, Body Sculpting, Body Stretch, Feldenkrais, Intro to Pilates Machines, Pilates Ballet Barre Workout, Pilates Cardio, Pilates Cross-Sport Workout, Pilates Mat and Pilates Thera-band Stretch. A Zumba class, new to the school’s lineup, will also be previewed.
The event starts at 3 p.m. with an instructor meet and greet, refreshments and signups for Pilates apparatus sessions. Classes are open to adults and children ages 10 and up.
Participants get specials on future Butler Community School classes and courses. Genesis Today and Kind Bars will provide food and drink samples, and Scott & White Healthcare will provide free health screenings.
For the entire GetFit! 2012 schedule, go here www.balletaustin.org/getfit. For more information call 476-9151.
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November 22, 2011
Traveling this Thanksgiving? Try a virtual turkey trot!
What’s your plan for offsetting the Thanksgiving meal?
Folks who answered a poll on the Fit City fan page on Facebook are doing everything from joining CrossFit Central’s annual Fun Run 5K to riding a mountain bike as far away from the pie table as they can. (Good plan, Bill Simons!) One lucky reader is swimming in the ocean near La Jolla, Calif.
If you live in Austin, consider running in the Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot, a 5-mile race in downtown Austin.
But what if you’ll be traveling this week? No problem!
Texas Mountain Trail, which promotes travel in Far West Texas, is encouraging people to run, hike, bike or do anything active to burn off those extra calories through a Virtual Turkey Trot. Any activity done between Nov. 20-27 counts, and it doesn’t matter where you are.
Participants fill in information about what they did and where they did it. Afterward, organizers will pick the fastest, longest, closest and furthest away adventures for prizes that include regional travel guides, trail maps, discounts and freebies for fun in West Texas. Folks who send in photos of their own personal turkey trots qualify for additional prizes.
What do you plan to do to make up for Thursday’s feasting?
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November 16, 2011
Duathletes will emerge from cave
Cave, bike and run?
Participants in the Nov. 20 Natural Bridge Caverns Duathlon will charge out of a cavern on foot, hop on their bicycles and finish with another run.
Four distances of the race are on the schedule:
- Cave Bear — 2 mile run/15.5 mile bike/2 mile run
- Sabertooth — 2 mile run/12 mile off-road bike/2 mile run
- Woolly Mammoth — 5K run/26 mile bike/5K run
- T-Rex: 5 mile run/26 mile bike/2 mile run
All four versions will start 180 feet — or the equivalent of about 18 stories — below ground.
The runs will be on closed-course caliche roads. All bike routes except the Sabertooth will be on asphalt country roads. The Sabertooth will follow off-road Jeep trails and single track.
Registration is $70 for the Cave Bear and Sabertooth or $80 for the Wooly Mammoth and T-Rex (plus $10 on race day); $160 for two-person relay ($180 on race day); and $215 for the three-person relay ($235 on race day).
Natural Bridge Caverns is located south of New Braunfels, eight miles west of Interstate 35 at Exit 175, Natural Bridge Caverns Road/FM 3009.
To register, go here.
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October 28, 2011
Your weekend fitness lineup!
Run, row, race a BMX bike, wear a costume or nab a bounty … it’s your weekend fitness Lineup, Austin!
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October 21, 2011
Your weekend fitness lineup!
Swim, bike, run (in high heels, if you like), stand-up paddle or listen to an alpinist talk about what it’s like to climb a monster peak in Pakistan in winter — it’s all part of your weekend fitness lineup, Austin!
Here are details of some of the best events:
- The SUP Games — Stand-up paddlers will take to Quarry Lake from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, battling it out in events including a slalom buoy course, jousting, an obstacle course and a “water war.” Also on tap? A Dash for Cash, costume contest, SUP demos and an attempt to break the world record for cramming as many people as possible onto one gigantic SUP board named SUPzilla (the record is 31). Plus a beer garden and food court. Registration is $45 today or $60 the day of the event; a portion of proceeds benefits the Flatwater Foundation. Boards available for rent. Participants must be 18 or older. For more information go here.
- Ironman 70.3 Austin — Athletes will swim 1.2 miles, cycle 56 miles and run 13.1 miles Sunday in this half Ironman triathlon, which weaves through Walter E. Long Park, the shores of Decker Lake, rolling Texas farmland and the Travis County Expo Center grounds, finishing inside Luedecke Arena. The event offers a total professional prize purse of $15,000 and 40 coveted age group slots to the 2012 Marine Corps Ironman World Championship 70.3 next September in Las Vegas. For more information go here.
- Donkey Dash 5K and Doggy Dash — Dogs and their people will race for an array of prizes at this canine-friendly event that starts at 8 a.m. Saturday in Sunset Valley in South Austin. Doc’s Backyard and Dickey’s Barbque will provide finish line food. Free beer. You do not need a dog to participate. For more information go here.
- Boards & Bands — Enjoy a day of stand-up paddle boarding, music and animals from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at Joe’s Crabshack, 600 E. Riverside Drive at this fund-raiser hosted by EcoAustin. Activities include live music, free SUP lessons and rentals, and animals available for adoption. Joe’s Crabshack will donate a portion of all food sales to the Town Lake Animal Shelter, whose goal is to become the country’s largest municipal no-kill shelter. A $10 donation at the door is encouraged. For information go here.
- Pink Heals — The Pink Heals 5K Run/Walk kicks off at 8 a.m. Saturday at Ninth and Main streets in Georgetown. A Pets in Pink parade and contest begins at 10 a.m. at the east steps of the Williamson County Courthouse. For more information, go here.
- Austin Stiletto Stampede — Runners wearing high-heel shoes will dash 100 yards in the third annual Austin Stiletto Stampede for the Cure at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hill Country Galleria. Proceeds will benefit the Austin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and education and rehab programs developed by the Stiletto Stampede organization. For more information go here.
- The North Face Never Stop Exploring Speaker Series — Alpinist and National Geographic photographer Cory Richards will talk about climbing Pakistan’s 8,035-meter Gasherbrum II mountain in winter at 7 p.m. Monday in the Kleberg Theater at Zachary Scott Theater, 1421 W. Riverside Drive. For tickets and more information go here. `
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October 19, 2011
Halloween BOOcamps planned
It’s almost Halloween, so trainer Cody Butler is trading kettlebells and free weights for pumpkins at his BOOcamps.
Think pumpkin-centric core work, squats, pushups and planks.
Butler, 31, owner of H.E.A.T. Bootcamps and Personal Training, has been experimenting with spooky bootcamps for five years.
“We always did some sort of funny obstacle course, and one of the stations used pumpkins for workouts. It was everyone’s favorite part and we decided once we built our studio that BOOcamp would revolve entirely around using pumpkins,” he says.
Participants can pick from an array of pumpkins for their workouts. You can grab a 2- or 3-pounder or a 15-pounder, depending on how challenging of a workout you want.
“Anything you’d do with a stability ball, we can do with pumpkins,” Butler says. “We can hit every single muscle in the body, and it’s all modifiable. You can take the pumpkin out of it or change the weight if you need to. It’s all about creating a workout that has a fun environment around it.”
The studio will be decked out as a haunted house, too, with spooky music piped in. Costumes are encouraged, and a costume contest is planned. Prizes include free bootcamp sessions.
BOOcamp is open to the public. Cost is $15 per session.
They’re scheduled for 5:45 and 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 5:45 and 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 and 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the RunTex Warehouse on South First Street at Riverside Drive. A special Halloween-themed Zumba session is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. (“You will be dancing with a pumpkin,” Butler notes.)
And beware.
“There have been broken pumpkins,” Butler says. “You never know what’s going to happen.”
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September 29, 2011
Upcoming Austin fitness events
I’ve already written about the Mamma Jamma Bike Ride on Saturday and the Trek Women’s Triathlon on Sunday.
Not interested? There’s plenty more on the fitness calendar.
And have you seen the weather forecast? Lows in the upper 50s and highs in the upper 80s this weekend.
Yahoo!
- IBM Uptown Classic 10K — The kickoff event for Austin Fit Magazine’s Distance Challenge race series begins at the IBM Austin campus and meanders through the Domain shopping center at 8 a.m. Sunday. Choose from a 10K ($40; $45 race day) or 5K ($35; $40 race day). Online registration open through 5 p.m. Saturday. The race benefits the YMCA of Austin. For more information go here. Presented by Luke’s Locker, 115 Sandra Muraida Dr.
- Ranger Stampede 5K and 1 Miler Series — This monthly race series is under way at the Texas School for the Deaf. Races are at 5 p.m. one Wednesday at month at the school’s track, 1102 South Congress Ave. Free for students age 21 and under; $2 for adults. Race dates are Oct 26, Nov 16, Dec 14, Jan. 25, Feb 22, March 21, April 25 and May 22. Water, Gatorade and snacks provided.
- Free yoga in the park — Yoga Yoga and the Austin Parks Foundation present free outdoor yoga classes from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday in October at Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe Street. The classes are open to all ages and abilities. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your yoga mat and sunscreen. For more information, call (512) 380-9800 or go here.
- Austin Heart Walk — The annual 5K non-competitive walking event is designed to promote physical activity and a heart-healthy lifestyle, while raising the money to fund research and educational programs. Teams are made up of employees from local companies, along with friends and family members of all ages. Registration begins at 8 a.m. on the South First Street Bridge. The walk begins at 9 a.m. For more information, call 512-338-2400 or go here.
And don’t forget. Registration is now open for the Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. Go here.
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September 7, 2011
Women's Race will benefit Tuesday's Children
An adventure race scheduled for Sunday will benefit Tuesday’s Children, a non-profit organization that helps families and children who lost a loved one in the terrorist attacks 10 years ago.
Terra Firma Racing’s annual Women’s Race is scheduled for Sept. 11. Two-person teams will run, walk and splash their way through the course at the Cedar Park YMCA.
It sounds pretty beginner friendly — organizers say it will take competitors about an hour to finish — and includes a costume contest and best watercraft contest.
Registration is $150 for a two-person team here.
Late registration will also be available at 7 a.m. the day of the race.
A costume parade is scheduled for 8 a.m., followed by a pre-race meeting at 8:30 a.m. and the official start at 9 a.m.
The Cedar Park YMCA is located at 204 E. Little Elm Trail in Cedar Park.
For more information go here.
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August 24, 2011
Free wellness fair Thursday at El Centro de Familia
Need a basic health screening?
For the first time this year, Southwest Key Programs, which has moved its headquarters to East Austin, is opening up its employee wellness fair to the community.
That means the public can drop by for vision, blood pressure and glucose screenings, plus pick up information about local fitness clubs and insurance and benefits companies.
All that sounds good and healthy, but I’m particularly excited about seeing the Southwest Key’s new El Centro de Familia building, which has a slide connecting the third to the second floor. How cool is that?
Southwest Key Programs is a national non-profit that operates education programs for children in the juvenile justice system, safe shelters for immigrant children, job training opportunities, cultural arts programs and community building. For more information go here.
The wellness fair is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 at the company’s Centro de Familia headquarters at 6002 Jain Lane.
Representatives of H.E.B., Live Tobacco Free Austin, the American Diabetes Association, Texas Medclinic, Austin Family Dentist, Seton Diabetes Education Center and Wal-Mart will be on hand.
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July 12, 2011
A peek at renovated Northwest Recreation Center
I got a peek at the freshly remodeled Northwest Recreation Center over the weekend.
I’m lucky. I live just down the street from the center at 2913 Northland Drive, which has been undergoing renovations for more than a year.
When I stopped just after Saturday’s ribbon cutting ceremony, a Jazzercize group was exercising in one room, someone was practicing tai chi in another, and teen-agers were playing games in the lobby.
While the center has opened for children’s summer camps, the facility is not completely finished.
The gymnasium needs minor renovations, including new glass backboards, a new volleyball setup and a new curtain divider, and the facility won’t fully open until that work is complete later this year.
The new facility is bigger than the old one. It includes two classrooms, two multi-purpose rooms, a kitchen, a fitness room, a lobby and a gymnasium. For more information, call the center at 512 974-6972.
The center will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
City officials say the building was designed as a “green” facility. According to a press release, water is funneled from the roof into a series of canals surrounding the building. From there the water is funneled into rain gardens.
If it rains hard, the water flows onto the adjacent soccer field, where several areas of porous soil will help trap the water before it flows into Shoal Creek.
The landscaping surrounding the facility is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
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June 10, 2011
Your weekend fitness events!
Once again, Austin’s got lots on the fitness calendar in the next few weeks.
This week, guest blogger Colin Moss helped me pick out the best of the best.
Moss, who writes a blog at http://colintri.blogspot.com/, dragged me through a 7-mile run around Lady Bird Lake last weekend. We both got dragged by his dog Oskar, who only leads and never follows.
Here you are:
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May 27, 2011
Your weekend fitness events!
Once again, Austin’s got lots on the fitness calendar in the next few weeks:
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May 20, 2011
Your weekend fitness events!
Once again, Austin’s got lots on the fitness calendar in the next few weeks:
(The photo above shows Jeff Lenosky demonstrating a few slick cycling moves.)
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May 13, 2011
Your weekend fitness events!
Tons of fun stuff on tap this weekend and next. Here’s your lineup:
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May 6, 2011
Your weekend fitness events!
Pedal, stretch, wallow in the mud or run in your skivvies — what’s your preference? It’s up to you this weekend in Austin.
Here are some of the coolest events on the calendar this month:
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April 15, 2011
Upcoming fitness events!
I can hardly keep track of all the fitness events this time of year.
This weekend, I’ll be running the Zooma Half Marathon out at the Hyatt Lost Pines near Bastrop for the third year in a row. The course is packed with killer hills. Thank goodness for that little front that blew in last night, clearing out some of the humidity and dropping temperatures just enough to make a 13.1-mile run enjoyable. For more info on Zooma, go here.
It’s also BP MS150 weekend, so thousands of cyclists will be pedaling 180 miles from Houston to Austin over two days, raising money for multiple sclerosis along the way. It’s another amazing event. And it’s fun to watch the Houston cyclists, used to riding the flat coastal plains, fall apart on the hills around Austin. For updates, go here. Good luck everyone!
Here’s some of the best of everything else that’s going on around Austin in the next few weeks. Get out there and enjoy!
(Photo above from Road Rash Inline Skate)
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March 28, 2011
Banff Film Festival at Paramount April 2-3
Mainstream film festivals attract celebrities in long gowns and jewels. The Banff Mountain Film Festival draws folks decked out in zip-off pants and hiking boots.
That’s a good thing.
I make it a point to attend the festival every year. Not only do I get to see some of the coolest films (think biking across Mongolia, kayaking in Africa, climbing in Yosemite), I get to mingle with Austin’s outdoorsy set. Usually I get a free pair of socks, too, given away at one of a dozen or so tables set up by businesses that cater to nature lovers and active types.
We’re lucky we get to see the festival in Austin.
It features award-winning selections picked from the roughly 260 films entered into an annual film festival in Banff, Canada. All of them have something to do with the mountains, whether it be paddling through them, climbing them, biking up and down them or creatures that live in them.
The film festival stops in about 350 cities around the globe.
This year’s tour comes to the Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., this Saturday and Sunday. It features two collections of action, environmental and adventure mountain films — Radical Reels at 8 p.m. Saturday and the 2011 World Tour (my fave!) at 6 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets are $18 per night and available at Whole Earth stores, the Paramount box office, www.austintheatre.org or by calling 474-1221. For more information go here.
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March 21, 2011
Spring fitness events
It’s spring, and that means there are so many fitness events on the calendar that I can’t blog about all of them. Here’s a sampling of some of the best:
- Free triathlon training clinics — Is that a triathlete you see in the mirror? Learn about what it’s like to train for a triathlon and what you’ll need to do to get started at a happy hour session hosted by Tri Zones featuring free beer and wine and a training clinic starting at 6 p.m. Monday, March 21 at Luke’s Locker, 115 Sandra Muraida Way. For more information call the store at 482-8676. Another training clinic is planned for 7 p.m. Monday, April 4, at REI Gateway, 9901 North Capitol of Texas Highway. For more information call the store at 343-5550.
- Bra fitting — Bra-fit expert June Fox from Moving Comfort will help fit women for bras from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 at Title Nine Austin, 500 N. Lamar Blvd. RSVP at 322-9902. Nibbles provided. For more information go here.
- Springboard diving classes — West Austin Athletic Club dive coach Kathy Fox will host open dive classes for prospective athletes from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, March 22 and 24 at WAAC, 1024 Patterson Road. Divers should wear a swimsuit and bring a towel. For more information contact Becky Shepard at 263-4282 or becky@wfly.com.
- Spartan Race — The Spartan Race, a 3-mile obstacle race with hurdles, a mud crawl, fire jump, Gladiator pit, water cannon and spear throw, will take place March 26 at Rocky Hill Ranch, 578 FM 153 in Smithville. Registration is $60 for individuals, $220 for teams of four or $500 for teams of 10 here.
- Colorado River Ramble — The non-profit Colorado River Foundation will host a canoe and kayak race on April 3. Competitions include a 5-mile recreational and 10-mile sport race, plus a 1.5-mile family fun paddle race. Registration is open at www.coloradoriver.org or by calling 512-498-1587. The race will be held in conjunction with the Annual Family Clean Water Festival at the Wilkerson Center for Colorado River Education at the LCRA Redbud Center. The festival is free; activities will include science experiments, fishing and kayak clinics, reptile and river bug shows, arts and crafts, games and more.
- Austin Autism Society Bike Ride — The fourth annual bike ride is scheduled for Sunday, April 3. Choose from a 2-mile family ride or rides of 9, 24, 41 or 64 miles. Adult registration is $35 ($50 for late entry) here.
- Shape Diva Dash — This 3-mile women’s only adventure obstacle run is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 9 at Walter E. Long Park. Organizers say it’s a test of overall strength, agility, balance and stamina. Obstacle courses are thrown in for fun every half mile. Registration is $40 through March 27 (when it goes up to $45) here.
- Round Rock Express Ride — Jack & Adam’s Bicycles and High Five Events will present the inaugural Round Rock Express Ride on April 10. Bicyclists can choose from a 27 or 77-mile course through the rolling countryside around the Dell Diamond. Registration ranges from $37 to $55, depending on when you register and if you want to attend the Round Rock Express baseball game. A portion of proceeds will benefit Please Be Kind to Cyclists, which works to increase harmony between motorists and bicyclists on Central Texas roadways. For more information go here.
The above entry reflects a correction. The diving clinic at West Austin Athletic Club is from 4:30 to 6 p.m. March 22 and 24.
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March 18, 2011
Exercise flash mob to benefit Japan
The owner of an Austin exercise bootcamp is planning a calorie-burning “flashmob” that will pay tribute to Japan in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami disasters.
The public is invited to the 15-minute exercise session at 8:30 p.m. Thursday on the patio of the Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr.
For a donation of $10 to the American Red Cross, participants will get a glow bracelet and glow stick to use in the flashmob.
The patio will be dark when participants arrive. They’ll put on the colored bracelets, and start by exercising to high-energy music, led by HEAT Bootcamp owner Cody Butler. At the 10-minute mark, the music will change and the group will shift to yoga. For the last few minutes, participants will fold to the ground and exchange their bracelets for larger glow sticks. Those with red sticks will move to a center circle and those with white glowsticks will fall back, creating a glowing image of a Japanese flag.
For more information, go to HEAT Bootcamp’s website here.
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March 17, 2011
Take the Navy SEAL Challenge
Ever wonder if you could be a U.S. Navy SEAL?
You can find out by taking the U.S. Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge at noon Sunday at the East Communities YMCA, 5315 Ed Bluestein Blvd.
It doesn’t look easy.
To qualify, you have to swim 500 yards of side stroke or breast stroke in under 12 and a half minutes without resting; do at least 42 push-ups in 2 minutes; at least 50 sit-ups in 2 minutes; at least six pull-ups in as long as it takes; and run 1.5 miles in 11 minutes or less. And those are just the minimum requirements. Optimally, you’d do more of all those things, and you’d do them faster.
Just a glimpse at those requirements made my gut ache. Then I wanted to relax on the couch. Still, it made me appreciate the folks who serve a SEALs a little bit more.
Anyone age 12 or older can sign up to take the challenge. It’s free to the public.
Officials say the test closely mirrors the initial physical screening given to SEALs applicants. To reserve a time slot, go here.
(Photo by Associated Press shows a Navy SEALs fitness challenge in Keller, Texas)
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February 28, 2011
Volunteers needed for cancer prevention study
The American Cancer Society needs volunteers — especially physically active ones — to participate in a new cancer prevention study.
Enrollment will take place March 1-5 at the American Cancer Society Corporate Office, 2433 Ridgepoint Drive, Suite A, and the American Cancer Society National Cancer Information Center, 11701 Stonehollow Drive.
Nationally, the American Cancer Society wants to enroll 500,000 participants in the Cancer Prevention Study 3, which is designed to help researchers better understand the factors that cause or prevent cancer. In Austin, 1,000 participants are needed.
Participants must be adults ages 30 to 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer and are willing to participate in a long-term study.
They’ll have to provide a small blood sample and measurements and complete a detailed health/family history survey. Surveys are sent to participants every 2 to 3 years to update their health status and activities.
The study will be the third long term study the agency has conducted since the 1950s. Earlier studies helped link smoking and second hand smoke directly to cancer deaths. Nutrition and exercise have also been studied, but not to the extent that this study will.
For more information on the study go here. To schedule an appointment go here or call 1-888-604-5888.
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February 26, 2011
For a Wild West adventure (race), try Muddy Outlaw
If you haven’t noticed, a parade of extreme events, each one more brutal than the last, has been making its way through Central Texas.
Contestants run or bike through a course, tackling obstacles along the way. They might slog through muddy water, scramble under wires crackling with electricity or run through 4-foot flames.
Think the Tough Mudder or the Warrior Dash.
They’re big events, staged by outside companies that drop into Austin, put on an event, then move to the next city.
That’s got one local company that puts on adventure-style races thinking about what it can do to stand apart.
Too Cool Racing, run by partners Robyn Cantor and Art Cook, focuses on events held in Central Texas. Entries are capped at 2,000 people and feature Texas products and Texas food.
Their next event, the Muddy Outlaw Dash and Muddy Outlaw Chainring Challenge, comes with a Wild West theme.
Competitors will either ride a mountain bike on a 7-mile course or run a 5K course loaded with obstacles. There’s a haybale hill to climb, a creek to cross, a barn crisscrossed with climbing ropes to navigate, whiskey barrels to dodge and 6-foot fences to scale.
At the end, racers get to drink Texas beer and eat Texas barbecue. Yeehaw!
The overall first place finisher gets a custom belt buckle (of course!), and all finishers get a custom Muddy Outlaw sheriff’s badge.
The March 5 event will take place at the faux Western town at Flat Creek Ranch near Johnson City.
Entry fee is $60 (or $90 for both). The running version starts at 10 a.m. The biking version starts at 1 p.m. To register, go here.
Additional Muddy Outlaw races are scheduled for May 29 at Camp Eagle and Oct. 1 at the Travis County Expo Center.
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January 28, 2011
Free Let's Move Austin events at YMCA on Saturday
If you’re trying to pull the old “I can’t afford the cost of a gym” excuse for lounging on the couch this weekend, you’re officially busted.
Free yoga, hip-hop, water aerobics classes and more are on tap at seven area YMCA locations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
The lineup includes healthy activities for all ages, from spinning to ballet and swimming to gymnastics, plus wellness orientations and active games.
It’s all part of Let’s Move Austin Day, sponsored by the city of Austin and the YMCA, and inspired by the Let’s Move! campaign started by First Lady Michelle Obama.
Mayor Lee Leffingwell kicked off Let’s Move Austin on Jan. 3 with the Mayor’s Resolution Run.
YMCA of Austin locations participating in Saturday’s event are:
- TownLake YMCA, 1100 W. Cesar Chavez, 542-YMCA (9622)
- East Communities YMCA, 5315 Ed Bluestein Blvd., 922-YMCA
- Hays Communities YMCA, 465 Buda Sportsplex Drive, 523-0099
- North Park Family YMCA, 9616 N. Lamar Blvd., 973-YMCA
- Northwest Family YMCA, 5807 McNeil Drive, 335-YMCA
- Southwest Family YMCA, 6219 Oakclaire Drive, 891-YMCA
- Springs Family YMCA, 27216 Ranch Road 12 South in Dripping Springs, 894-3309
For more information on the day’s events, call 730-YMCA or go here.
More events designed to get Austin moving in a healthy direction are planned throughout 2011. To stay informed, go to the Let’s Move ATX Facebook page.
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January 21, 2011
Tough Mudder registration closes Saturday
Does jumping into a pond filled with ice and muddy water fill you with glee? Does scrambling under 400 wires crackling with electric current make your pulse race?
If these fun-filled activities sound like bliss to you, it’s time to take quick action.
Registration closes Saturday for the Tough Mudder, billed as “the toughest one-day event on the planet.”
The event is scheduled for Jan. 29 at a motocross course near Giddings. It’s not a race; participants aren’t timed and there’s no award for crossing the finish line first.
However, it’s a major accomplishment just to survive the thing.
The course consists of 17 obstacles on a 10-mile course near Giddings. (Sadly, a burn ban has forced organizers to drop the run through 4-foot flames.)
Organizers seem proud that more than one in five people who enter the race drop out before the finish line.
Triathlons? Those are just boring by comparison, says Will Dean, a 30-year-old Brit who worked in counter terrorism in the UK and dreamed up the event.
“People who want to wax their legs and practice changing socks quickly are just not going to enjoy this,” Dean says.
At the end, finishers get an orange headband, a beer and, if they want it, a free (permanent) tattoo.
Registration $160 for the Saturday event, and $140 for the Sunday event. (Shocking but true: People actually pay to do this stuff!)
The event raises money for the Wounded Warrior Project. For more information or to register, go here.
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December 2, 2010
Austin Sports Expo is Saturday
Need a jumpstart on your New Year’s resolution to get fit? A gentle kick in the pants to get you off and running?
Check out the Austin Sports Expo this Saturday at the Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road.
The expo was created to inspire athletes of all ages to get active. About 50 exhibitors will attend, providing information about fitness programs, classes and products in the Austin area.
Learn about everything from rowing to boot camps, cycling to paintball, rock climbing to CrossFit, physical therapy to massage.
Some of Austin’s local sports teams will be on hand to meet fans.
Exhibitors include the Texas Stars Hockey Club, Round Rock Express, Climb On!, Please Be Kind to Cyclists, REI, Camp Gladiator, Austin Skiers, Livestrong and more.
The expo is free and open to the public. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information go to www.AustinSportsExpo.com.
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October 22, 2010
Hot bods wanted
Think you’ve got a physique worth showing off?
Wilhelmina, a modeling agency with an Austin office, is holding an open call for fitness models from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday at 100 Congress Ave., Suite 2000.
There’s a $20 entry fee. Register at WilhelminaModelSearch.com/opencall.
All ages and all backgrounds are invited.
The 2010 Wilhelmina Hot Body Model Search, presented by Shape and Men’s Fitness, is open to anyone age 18 and older. (One of last year’s finalists was a whopping 45!)
What type of athlete do you think has the most beautiful body?
Swimmer, of course! Broad shoulders, strong back, all-over fitness …
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September 24, 2010
Cool upcoming fitness events
Check out these cool upcoming fitness events:
Climb a Rock: Hang out with park rangers, wildlife biologists and game wardens at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. Activities include flint knapping, fossil hunting, Dutch oven cooking, soap making and identifying animal tracks, skulls and furs. Fly fishing demonstrations at 10:30 and 2 p.m., cave tour at 11 a.m. and butterfly release at 2 p.m. Park entry fee of $6 for adults applies, but activities are free. The park is located 18 miles north of Fredericksburg on Ranch Road 965. For more information, call (830) 685-3636.
Wag Your Tail: Choose from cycling routes of 10 to 66 miles at the Waggin’ Trail Bike Ride in Hillsboro, north of Austin. Proceeds benefit Hill County Paw Pals. Ride starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 at Antique Village, 126 W. Elm St. in Hillsboro. Entry is $30 per person ($15 per child under 12) at www.waggintrailbikeride.com. For more information call Mike Hendricks at 254-580-0679.
Ride a Bike: Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club has loaner bikes and helmets and invites children 10 to 16 years old to try mountain biking from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, Oct. 2 at Walnut Creek Metro Park, 12134 N. Lamar. Look for the Austin Ridge Riders banner in the pool parking lot. Volunteers will be on hand. Kids are also encouraged to bring their own wide-tire bikes and helmets for longer riding times. Drinks and snacks and giveaways. Event will be cancelled if it is raining. For more information go here.
Pick Up Your Feet: The Second Annual Pick Up Your Feet for Parkinsons 5K and Fun Run begins at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 3 at Williamson County Park, 3005 County Road 175 in Leander. To register, go here http://www.active.com/eventdetails.cfm?eventid=1877085 or download an entry form at www.georgetownrunningclub.org. Proceeds benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Sweat it Out: Physique 57 instructor Kimberly Denkhaus leads free fitness classes at 4:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 at Dharma Yoga, 3110 Guadalupe St. Attendees will receive a sample size of Bioré® Makeup Removing Towelettes and a coupon toward a future purchase. Sign up here.
Get Your Rear in Gear: The Get Your Rear in Gear 5K timed run and walk benefiting the Colon Cancer Coalition starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 at the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave. Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. To register go here.
Cycle Like an Outlaw Trail 100 Cycling Tour: Cyclists can choose from routes of 10, 25, 40, 50, 63 or 100 miles in the fully supported Outlaw Trail 100 Cycling Tour in Round Rock. The event begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 at Old Settlers Park near the Dell Diamond. Registration is $35 until Oct. 7 and $40 thereafter. For more information go here
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September 22, 2010
Volunteers needed for National Public Lands Day on Saturday
Trail users, your muscles are needed!
The Austin Parks Foundation, Hill Country Conservancy and REI are trying to round up a record number of volunteers to work on trails that crisscross the Barton Creek Greenbelt this Saturday, National Public Lands Day.
If you go, you get free breakfast tacos, coffee and juice in the morning, plus a cool free T-shirt and a picnic lunch when the work is done.
Volunteer registration begins at 8:15 a.m. at the Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead in Zilker Park.
At 9 a.m., U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) will announce more federal funding for the “Walk For a Day” trail, which will run 34 miles from Zilker Park to city-owned lands west of Kyle. It’s the second round of funding for the ambitious project, which last year received $300,000 in federal money.
Trail work begins at 9:30 a.m. With the recent storms, volunteers will have plenty of work to do. Besides invasive species removal, they’ll be doing trail maintenance and cleaning up debris.
A volunteer appreciation picnic starts at 12:30 p.m. at the Rock Garden, just up the hill from the Zilker Hillside Theater.
“We have 269 people signed up, but I could use about 118 more helping us battle invasive species along the Barton Creek Greenbelt, starting at the Zilker access,” says Charlie McCabe, executive director of the Austin Parks Foundation.
If you plan to volunteer, wear long pants and closed toe shoes. Bring a water bottle and hat.
Sign up here.
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September 15, 2010
Austin's Biggest Loser named
Adrian Cardenas won the title of Austin’s Biggest Loser this weekend, after dropping 9.1 percent of his total body fat — 11 pounds — in a six-week weight loss contest.
Cardenas was one of 50 people who competed in the contest, organized by a local church, Promiseland West.
The 30 men and 20 contestants got help from 10 professional trainers. They also received nutritional education. They worked out three times a week and met with a life coach twice a week..
Participants lost a collective total of more than 600 pounds.
Congrats, Adrian!
(Photos by Jonna Sosa.)
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Help clean Lady Bird Lake today
I snapped the above photo while pedaling in to work this morning. City crews were mucking debris out of Shoal Creek, just as it enters Lady Bird Lake.
If you’ve seen the lake lately, you know it’s still clogged with branches, trash and related crud that got washed there after the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine blew through last week.
Today you can help clean up the mess.
The Hill Country Conservancy’s young professionals group, EPIC, is teaming up with The Expedition School and Keep Austin Beautiful for a lake cleanup today.
Meet at The Camacho Recreation Center, 34 Robert T. Martinez Jr. St., between 4:30 and 7 p.m. Bring closed-toed shoes and a long sleeve shirt. Water and bug spray will be provided.
Volunteers can sign up here.
Afterward, Iron Gate, Guero’s Taco Bar and Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka will provide tacos, drinks and live music. Festivities start at about 7:15 p.m. at Iron Gate, 1111 East 6th St.
For more information call 512-328-2481.
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September 10, 2010
Upcoming Austin fitness events
We’ve got tons of fitness events this month. Here’s a wrapup of what’s on tap. Get out and enjoy!
- Tour de Florence: Cyclists can choose from routes of 15, 35, 45 and 65 miles in the Tour de Florence. The rides start at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 at The Vineyard at Florence, 111 Via Francesco in Florence. Entry is $40 for singles ($55 for tandems) here. For more information call 254-793-3363.
- CureSearch Walk: The second annual CureSearch Walk - Austin, to raise funds for children’s cancer research, is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Hill Country Galleria. Hundreds of children, families, medical professionals and caregivers will walk in honor and in memory of children with cancer. Registration is $10 per person (children 15 and under free) here.
- The Women’s Race: This beginner’s adventure race features two-person teams running, hiking and splashing together over a course full of fun special tests. The race starts at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 at Cedar Park YMCA, 204 E. Little Elm Trail and will take 1 to 2 hours to complete. Registration is $25 for ages 16 and under; $65 for adults ($75 late registration). To register go here.
- Hispano de la Salud: The American Heart Association hosts Hispano de la Salud, a health fair, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 at the Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane. The free festival will include booths from more than 55 non-profit organizations, health screenings and more. For more information, call 338-2410.
- Team Luna Chix Wine Social: Team Luna Chix hosts a fund-raiser for the Breast Cancer Fun from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 at Mellow Johnny’s, 400 Nueces St. Bike and wellness clinic, plus complimentary wine and appetizers. Guest speaker pro triathlete Terra Castro. Raffle prizes include a Trek Belleville bike.
- National Gymnastics Day: Champions Academy Austin, 1314 Exposition Blvd., will mark National Gymnastics Day with free kids classes from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. For more information, go here or call 512-628-1788.
- Dilloman: The Dilloman sprint distance triathlon will be held on Sept. 18 at Pace Bend Park in Spicewood. This race consists of a 750-meter open water swim, a 20-kilometer bike and a 5-kilometer trail run. Entry fee is $60. For more information go here.
- Superhero Run: More than 1,000 Superheroes, many in full costume, will run on behalf of abused and neglected children in a chip-timed 5K and a Kids 1K at 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19 in the central plaza at The Domain, 11410 Century Oaks Terrace. Proceeds benefit CASA of Travis County, a nonprofit organization that recruits and trains volunteers to make recommendations to the court in the best interest of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. For more information on the superhero Foundation go here. For more information about the run go here.
- Ride the Divide: The award-winning feature-length documentary “Ride The Divide,” which follows three cyclists as they take on the world’s toughest mountain bike race, will air at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 on the Documentary Channel (Channel 197 on DISH Network or Channel 267 on DIRECTV). The 80-minute film follows the trio day and night as they pedal more than 2,700 miles from Canada to Mexico along the Continental Divide.
- Rip Roarin’ Ride: Cyclists can choose from routes of 14, 28, 50, 65, 79 and 103 miles at the Liberty Hill Lions Club’s Rip Roarin’ Ride on Sept. 25. The ride starts and ends at the Liberty Hill High School on Highway 29 in Liberty Hill. On-site registration begins at 6:30 a.m. and the ride starts at 8 a.m. Registration is $30 for singles (more for tandems) through Sept. 20, when prices increase by $10. Go here.
- Fight Gone Bad: More than 300 athletes will participate in the Fight Gone Bad workout from 8-11 a.m. Sept. 25 at Westlake High School, 4100 Westbank Dr. The event raises funds for LIVESTRONG Foundation, The Wounded Warrior Project and the CrossFit Foundation. Competitors will move through exercise stations, competing to see how may repetitions they can do in 1 minute. Fit and Fearless also will provide free demonstrations, training, and workouts. For more information go here.
- Austin Marathon Relay: The Silicon Labs Austin Marathon Relay kicks off at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 26. Five-person teams will run a collective marathon, with one runner doing a 12K, two runners doing 10Ks and two runners doing 5Ks. Proceeds benefit Junior Achievement. Entry fee is $175 per team until Sept. 12, when it increases to $200. Registration is online here.
- National Public Lands Day: Friends of Big Bend National Park and the staff of Big Bend National Park will celebrate National Public Lands Day at Big Bend National Park on Sept. 25. Visitors are invited to help beautify the Persimmon Gap Visitors Center and get a behind-the-scenes briefing from park staff. Volunteers are needed to help with landscaping, trash pickup and updating exhibits. After lunch, the park’s fire management staff will discuss fire and land management in the park, and do a controlled burn for guests, weather permitting. Online registration is available here.
- Shammies ‘N Koozies Ride & Float: This inaugural event was postponed by flooding earlier this summer and rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 7. The event combines a fully-supported 45- or 65-mile bike ride, a barbecue and a leisurely float down the Guadalupe River. Cost is $80 for the ride only or $95 for the ride and float, plus $15 for a shuttle ride back to Wimberley. A portion of proceeds benefits the Friends of Blue Hole Foundation. For more information or to register online go here.
- Movies at LBJ Ranch: The 1968 cult classic “Planet of the Apes” will be shown at dusk Saturday, Aug. 14 at the historic Lyndon B. Johnson Ranch near Stonewall. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the movie shows at dusk. Admission is free. Parking is available on the taxiway adjacent to the Hangar visitor center. Bring chairs or blankets; picnicking is encouraged. For more information call (830) 868-7128, Ext. 244 or go here.
- Title Nine Bra Fit Fest: Title Nine bra-fit expert June Fox from Moving Comfort will help you find the perfect bra for your fitness needs from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 at Title Nine Austin, 500 N. Lamar, Suite 100. Drinks, cupcakes and discounts off bra purchases. To RSVP call 512-322-9902 or email Austin@titlenine.com.
- Dragon Boats: Meet members of the Austin Coolers Dragon Boat Team and learn more about the fast growing international water sport of dragon boating. The Coolers will be at Blue Bamboo Viet Thai Grill in Escarpment Village shopping center, 5900 West Slaughter Lane, from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20. For more information go here www.austincoolers.com or email info@austincoolers.com.
- Learn to Fish Day: Children of all ages can learn fishing tips and techniques from experts at a free Learn to Fish event from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 at Southwest Regional Park, 3005 County Road 175 in Leander. Clark Wendlandt, the 2009 Angler of the Year, will attend and participants will be guided through learning stations focusing on basic tackle, bait selection, knot tying, boat casting and water safety. All activities are in preparation for the day’s objective — to catch (and release) fish. For more information, call the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department at 512-260-4283, or the office of Precinct 2 Commissioner Cynthia Long at 512-260-4280.
- Zilker Tree Rescue Project: The Austin Parks Foundation needs hundreds of volunteers to help mulch and water 500 trees being planted in Zilker Park. Volunteer mulching work days are scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 21 and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 28. Sign up at www.austinparks.org.
- Eilers Park After Dark — The Friends of Eilers Park will show “Fantastic Mr. Fox” at 8:45 p.m. Friday, June 5 at the park, 400 Deep Eddy Ave. Tickets are $10 in advance here. Bring blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase.
- Austin Pride Run — A 5K run starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Long Center as part of Austin Gay and Lesbian Pride weekend. The race includes a costume contest. All runners, regardless of sexual orientation, are invited. Registration is $33, including a finisher’s towel, here.
- National Trails Day — Volunteers are needed to clear invasive plants, regrade trail, improve drainage and remove trash along the Barton Creek Greenbelt from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Afterward, a picnic lunch and free swimming are planned at Barton Springs Pool. To see a complete list of projects, go here.
- Great Castell Kayak Race — A 12-mile kayak and canoe race along the Llano River from the Highway 87 Bridge to the town of Castell starts at 9 a.m. Saturday. The race benefits Chemo Sabe, a grass roots community group that helps patients and families deal with cancer and chemotherapy. Registration is $45 per person. For more information go here or call 512-217-4596.
- Freddie Frijole Fun Run — The Taco Shack Freddie Frijole Fun Run starts at 7 a.m. Saturday at Ramsey Park, 1400 W. 42nd St. A kid’s triathlon for ages 6 to 15 starts at 8 a.m. Registration for the run is $30; registration for the triathlon is $25. All proceeds benefit the Center for Child Protection. For more information go here.
- Danskin Triathlon — The women’s half-mile swim, 12-mile bike and 3.1-mile run starts at 7 a.m. Sunday at Walter E. Long Park at Decker Lake, 6614 Blue Bluff Road. Packet pickup is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St. For more information go here.
- Walk-It Challenge — Tough Cookie Fitness and Weight Watchers team up for the Walk-It Challenge, which starts at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Williamson County Southwest Regional Park. Registration fee is $25. The event is open to men, women, children and running strollers and highlights walking as a way to stay in shape. This event is not timed, but awards will be given to the first 25 men and 25 women to cross the finish line. To register for the event, go here.
- Spikefest — A weekend of volleyball fun gets underway at Spikefest, a 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 grass volleyball tournament at Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd. in Round Rock. Registration starts at $25 per player and includes a t-shirt. For more information go here.
- Armadillo Hill Country Classic: The Austin Cycling Association hosts the Armadillo Hill Country Classic bike ride starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 8 at Liberty Hill High School, 13125 West Texas Highway 29. Proceeds benefit cycling safety education and provide free helmets for children. Distances range from 14 to 105 miles. Cost is $35 for ACA members and $45 for non-members. To register go here.
- Hot to Trot 5K: The 27th annual Hot to Trot 5K and Kid K takes place Saturday, May 8, at the Chuy’s Arbor Trails, 4301 W. William Cannon Dr. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Texas. The Kids K starts at 7:45 a.m. and the 5K begins at 8:15 a.m. For more information go here.
- Mothers Fish Too!: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department hosts a special Learn-to-Fish event celebrating women in the outdoors. Geared for the beginning angler ages 5 and up. Equipment and bait provided or bring your own. Prize drawings. No license necessary. Accessible for the mobility impaired. 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 8. For more information call (512) 243-1643.
- Rookie Triathlon: This 300-mile swim, 11-mile bike and 2-mile run, part of the Texas Tri Series, starts at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 9 at Texas Ski Ranch, 6700 I-35 North in New Braunfels. Registration is full. For more information go here.
- Fight for Air Climb: The American Lung Association hosts a competitive stair climb from 8 until noon Saturday, May 15 at the Frost Bank Tower. Participants will climb 31 flights of stairs — 672 steps — on their way to a celebration at the top. Participants can compete as individuals or teams. Climbers will be released in 6-10 second intervals. Through team sponsorships and donations, Fight for Air Climb participants will support the American Lung Association’s fight against lung disease. For more information or to register go here or call the American Lung Association at 512-467-6753.
- The Austin Runner’s Club 2010 Daisy 5K and Kids K: This 33-year Austin tradition starts at 8 a.m. Sunday May 16 at the Round Rock Premium Outlets. Proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas. Register here.
- Shiner GHASP: The Great Houston, Austin to Shiner Pedal departs Met Center 10, 7551 Metro Center Dr., at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 1. The 100-mile supported ride finishes at the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, where riders get free food and cold Shiner beer. Tours of the brewery will be offered from 1-4 p.m. Day-of registration is $50. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information go here. /
- Longhorn Run: Choose from 10K and 2-mile races starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 1, in front of the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, 1900 University Ave. Both routes go through the University of Texas campus and finish at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Proceeds benefit the Excellence Fund. For more information go here or call the Student Government office at 512-232-2948.
- Healthy Kids Day: The TownLake YMCA, 1100 W. Cesar Chavez Street, will hold its annual Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 1. The fair promotes healthy lifestyles. Participants can play together while learning ways to prolong wellness and healthy living. For more information call (512) 542-9622.
- Schlotzsky’s Bun Run: The city’s longest-running 5K kicks off at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 2 at South First Street near Auditorium Shores. Proceeds benefit the Austin Young Men’s Business League’s Sunshine Camps for at-risk and disadvantaged youth. A pre-race expo and the Lil’ Bun Run 1K take place Saturday at Auditorium Shores. To register or for more information go here.
- Cap2K: The Money Box Cap 2k Open Water Race and Pledge starts at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 2 at Red Bud Isle in Lady Bird Lake. The 2,000-meter swimming race ends at the Texas Rowing Center dock. For more information, go here or call 512-327-2260.
- Red Licorice Open Water Swim: The Sub17 Series kicks off May 2 with the Red Licorice Open Water Swim at West Lake Beach. Swim distances are 800 meters, 1.2 miles or 2.4 miles. To register go here. The series is a staged iron distance race - 140.6 miles spread across three separate events — and five months.
- World’s Biggest Disc Golf Weekend: Pull out your gear for a two-day celebration of all things disc golf. Activities from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 1 at course designer John Houck’s Circle R Ranch in Wimberley and 10 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 2 at the Polo Picnic area at Zilker Park. Entry fee is $10 or $25. For more information go here or call 512-426-7722.
- Bat-Stravaganza Fun Run: Scott & White Healthcare - Round Rock, 300 University Blvd., will host the Bat-Stravaganza Fun Run & Family Festival from 8:30 until noon Saturday, May 1. The Kids’ 1K starts at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K Fun Run starts at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit Hope Alliance. Post-run events include a concert by the Biscuit Brothers, a climbing wall, moonwalks, face painting and wellness and safety booths. To register go here.
- Hill Country Ride for AIDS: More than 500 cyclists will ride to raise money for Central Texans living with HIV/AIDS at the 11th annual Hill Country Ride for AIDS starting at 7:30 a.m. April 24 at Krause Springs, west of Austin. For more information go here.
- New Balance Girls on the Run - Austin 5K: A 5K race open to anyone, this run also serves as the “graduation race” for girls in grades three to five who have been enrolled in the 12-week Girls on the Run development program. Starts at 8 a.m. April 25 at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park. Registration is $26 here.
- Art Rides: Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop leads an easy bike ride exploring public art downtown and on the UT campus. The last ride, UT Landmarks to Art City, starts at 8:30 a.m. April 24. RSVP required and online rental reservations at mellowjohnnys.com. All rides depart from Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop 400 Nueces St. Helmets are required.
- Austin Ballroom Festival: The Texas Union Ballroom, 24th at Guadalupe streets, hosts the Austin Ballroom Festival April 24. Tango workshops featuring Victor Fung and Anastasia Muravyeva are scheduled starting at 1 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the evening event, which includes a mini-workshop, dancing, performances and live music by the Nash-Hernandez Orchestra. General admission is $15 in advance ($12 UT students; $18 at the door) and includes entrance to the afternoon workshops. Call (512) 23-CLASS to buy tickets. Sunday Waltz Workshops are scheduled for The Hills Fitness Center.
- Texas Road Rash: The City of Round Rock hosts the 7th Annual Texas Road Rash Inline Skate Marathon and Half Marathon on April 24-25 at Old Settlers Park and the Dell Diamond parking lot complex in Round Rock. Skaters compete in age groups and skill level categories for cheese grater trophies. Helmets and wrist guards mandatory; knee and elbow pads recommended. Inline skates and quads only. Register here.
- Cedar Park Kids Triathlon: This triathlon, part of the 1379 Kid & Family Triathlon Series, is for children ages 7 to 15 and their families. Registration for the USAT sanctioned event is closed. Races start at 8 a.m. at Elizabeth Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd. in Cedar Park. The swim starts on a water slide, the cycle route is around the park. For more information go here.
- Free Yoga in the Park: Free outdoor yoga classes at noon every Wednesday in April at Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe St. All ages and abilities. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Taught by registered yoga teachers from Yoga Yoga. For more information, contact Yoga Yoga at www.yogayoga.com or call (512) 380-9800.
- Happiness Is: Marathon Kids will screen the locally-produced movie “Happiness Is” April 27 at the Carver Library. ABC News political analyst Matthew Dowd, author and Marathon Kids mom Kristin Armstrong, and Latin Works Chief Creative Officer and President Sergio Alcocer will lead a discussion following the screening. Proceeds benefit Marathon Kids. For more information go here.
- BP MS 150: An estimated 13,000 cyclists will ride 180 miles from Houston to Austin April 17-18. The National MS Society: Lone Star has a goal to raise a record-setting $18 million, with funds raised supporting research, programs and services provided by Lone Star that benefit an estimated 20,000 people affected by MS in 174 Texas counties. For more information go here http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/bp-ms-150/index.aspx
- Free Yoga in the Park: Free outdoor yoga classes at noon every Wednesday in April at Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe St. All ages and abilities. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Taught by registered yoga teachers from Yoga Yoga. For more information, contact Yoga Yoga at www.yogayoga.com or call (512) 380-9800.
- Vern’s No Frills 5k: The Georgetown Running Club’s monthly race starts at 8 a.m. the third Saturday of every month — that’s April 17 this month — at Berry Springs Park and Preserve in Georgetown. Race day registration only, starting at 7 a.m. Cost is $1 for adults; free to students kindergarten through 12th grade. A portion of proceeds benefit the Williamson County Parks & Recreation. For more information go here http://www.runtex.com/web/2-2861.asp
- Lake Travis Triathlon: Swim 750 meters, bike 20 kilometers and run 5 kilometers in this sanctioned sprint triathlon that starts at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 18 at Mudd Cove in Pace Bend Park in Spicewood. Entry fee is $60 through April 12, when fees go up to $70. To register go here https://www.signmeup.com/site/reg/register.aspx?fid=142V6K7&Source=Calendar29. If you want to practice, a free 750-meter swim and 1.4-mile swim will be held at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 17.
- Bare Buns Run: Forget the clothes and run in the 10th annual Bare Buns 5K at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 17 at Star Ranch in McDade, 20 miles east of Austin on Highway 290. For more information email info@starranch.net. The run is part of a series of runs at nudist clubs in the southwest. Yes, runners are nude, for the most part, although some women wear jog bras. Terrain is uneven.
- Shoes for Austin 5K and Kids K: Your $25 entry fee buys a new brand name pair of athletic shoes for a deserving child. The race starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 17 at the Austin State School, 2203 W. 35th St. To register go here https://www.racetechs.com/EventRegister?eventNumber=a1c7b.
- Spring Into Fitness Demo and Expo: Premiere Lady Fitness, 7028 Woodhollow Drive, will host an expo from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17. The public can visit the club, try demo classes, get massages and body fat testing and win prizes. For more information call 512-418-9399.
- New Balance Girls on the Run - Austin 5K: A 5K race open to anyone, this run also serves as the “graduation race” for girls in grades three to five who have been enrolled in the 12-week Girls on the Run development program. Starts at 8 a.m. April 25 at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park. Registration is $26 at http://gotraustin.org/race.php.
- Art Rides: Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop leads a series of easy bike rides exploring public art downtown and on the UT campus. Four rides: Art and Architecture, 12 p.m. April 21; Downtown Art in Public Places to Pecha Kucha, 6 p.m. April 22; Downtown Art in Public Places to Art Installation at Republic Square, 12 p.m. April 23; UT Landmarks to Art City, 8:30 a.m. April 24. RSVP required and online rental reservations at mellowjohnnys.com. All rides depart from Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop 400 Nueces St. Helmets are required.
- Learn to Row Day: The Austin Rowing Club hosts a free Learn to Row Day from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 10. Free on-land instruction, a tour of the boathouse, and a chance to row in an eight boat on Lady Bird Lake with a crew of experienced rowers. First come, first served. The boat house is on Lady Bird Lake, just east of the Four Seasons Hotel and south of Trinity Street. For more information go here.
- Pedal Power Wildflower Ride: Pedal 12, 23, 36 or 62 miles through the Hill Country in this supported ride, which benefits the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center. The ride starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 10, at the pavilion/dining hall, where breakfast and a spaghetti lunch will be served. Ride-day registration is $40 starting at 7:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center at LBJ State Park in Stonewall. For details go here.
- Barton Springs Pool Treeathlon: Swim the short way across Barton Springs Pool, bike a short loop through Zilker Park and run a short course around the Polo Fields in this fund-raiser to help plant and maintain trees at Barton Springs Pool. Registration is $30, plus $10 for a single-day USA Triathlon license if you don’t have one. Race starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 10. For more information go here.
- ATXcellent Adventure: The YWCA Greater Austin hosts its own amazing race starting at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, April 10 at Hickory Street Bar & Grill, 800 Congress Ave. Teams of two walk or use Capital Metro buses to follow clues and tackle wacky tasks in this adventure race to benefit the YWCA Greater Austin. For more information, volunteering, sponsorships or the race, contact Daphne Garza or Diana Gorham at 512-326-1222, or go here.
- Williams Tract opening: Williamson County unveils its newest parkland on Saturday, April 10. The undeveloped property includes more than 1,000 acres of meadowlands, wetlands and hills between Leander and Liberty Hill. Review the conceptual master plan, which includes future hiking trails, campgrounds, equestrian trails and a visitor’s center. Guided hikes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An equestrian trail ride starts at 10:30 a.m. To reach the park, take SH 29 west to Liberty Hill and turn left on RR 1869. Then turn left on CR 282. The park is on the left just south of CR 284. Call 512-260-4283 for more information.
- Baseball kickoff: The Leander Parks and Recreation Department and Dr. John’s Sports Center, 1800 Clover Lane in Cedar Park, celebrate the arrival of the Leander Youth Baseball Club with festivities starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 10. Concessions, a moon bounce, and other vendors. For more information, call Ty Gibson at 512-259-7545.
- Banff Mountain Film Festival: Whole Earth Provision Company screens two nights of high-octane films featuring mountain biking, hiking, climbing and other mountain-related sports. Radical Reels starts at 8 p.m. Saturday; the 2010 World Tour starts at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave. Tickets are $20 a night or $35 for both nights at all three Austin Whole Earth stores, the Paramount box office, online at www.austintheatre.org or by calling 866-977-6849. Proceeds benefit the Austin Parks Foundation. For more information, go here.
- Capitol 10,000: The largest 10K in Texas kicks off at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, April 11, on Congress Avenue, just south of the river. Free parking at the City Hall Garage, W. Cesar Chavez at Lavaca St., and at the TxDOT Riverside Lots, 200 E. Riverside Dr. Packet pickup is 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Crockett Center, 10601 N. Lamar Blvd. For more information, go here.
- Free Yoga in the Park: Free outdoor yoga classes at noon every Wednesday in April at Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe St. All ages and abilities. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Taught by registered yoga teachers from Yoga Yoga. For more information, go here or call (512) 380-9800.
- Vern’s No Frills 5k: The Georgetown Running Club’s monthly race starts at 8 a.m. the third Saturday of every month — that’s April 17 this month — at Berry Springs Park and Preserve in Georgetown. Race day registration only, starting at 7 a.m. Cost is $1 for adults; free to students kindergarten through 12th grade. A portion of proceeds benefit the Williamson County Parks & Recreation. For more information go here.
- Lake Travis Triathlon: Swim 750 meters, bike 20 kilometers and run 5 kilometers in this sanctioned sprint triathlon that starts at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 18 at Mudd Cove in Pace Bend Park in Spicewood. Entry fee is $60 through April 12, when fees go up to $70. To register go here. If you want to practice, a free 750-meter swim and 1.4-mile swim will be held at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 17.
- BP MS 150: An estimated 13,000 cyclists will ride 180 miles from Houston to Austin April 17-18. The National MS Society: Lone Star has a goal to raise a record-setting $18 million, with funds raised supporting research, programs and services provided by Lone Star that benefit an estimated 20,000 people affected by MS in 174 Texas counties. For more information go here.
- Bare Buns Run: Forget the clothes and run in the 10th annual Bare Buns 5K at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 17 at Star Ranch in McDade, 20 miles east of Austin on Highway 290. For more information email info@starranch.net. The run is part of a series of runs at nudist clubs in the southwest. Yes, runners are nude, for the most part, although some women wear jog bras. Terrain is uneven.
- New Balance Girls on the Run - Austin 5K: A 5K race open to anyone, this run also serves as the “graduation race” for girls in grades three to five who have been enrolled in the 12-week Girls on the Run development program. Starts at 8 a.m. April 25 at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park. Registration is $26 here.
- Pablove Ride: Join Aether Apparel and the Pablove Foundation, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with cancer, for a 30- or 60-mile charity ride starting at 10 a.m. March 20 at Mellow Johnny’s, 400 Nueces St. Registration is $25 here.
- Zumba/Turbo Kick Marathon: TownLake YMCA, 1100 W. Cesar Chavez, will host a Zumba and Turbo Kick marathon from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 21 to raise money for the YMCA Partner of Youth program, which funds membership in after-school programs, sports, camps and swim lessons for children and families who can’t otherwise afford it. Cost is $25 for individuals; $40 if you bring a friend. Call 542-9622 to register.
- Changing the World, One Om at a Time: Sample different styles of yoga from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 23 at Mercury Hall, 615 Cardinal Lane. The event is a fund-raiser for Finca Project, a U.S.-based non-profit dedicated to the restoration of communities in the poorest region of Costa Rica. For more information, go here.
- Backwoods Ladies Night: Free snacks, wine, chair massages and giveaways from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 25 at Backwoods in the Hill Country Galleria, 12921 Hill Country Blvd. in Bee Cave. For more information call 263-3610.
- Junior National Synchronized Swimming Championships: More than 300 elite synchronized swimmers will compete March 25-27 at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center at the University of Texas at Austin during the 2010 Junior National Synchronized Swimming Championships. Thursday and Friday events are free; tickets for Saturday’s finals are $10 for adults and $5 for youth and seniors. The Austin Angelfish will host a free “Give Synchro a Try” clinic after the final event on March 27. Contact Cheryl Cook at synchrocc@aol.com or (512) 567-1943 for more information about the clinic. Go here for more information about the championships.
- LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour: Ride 30, 44, or 65 miles starting at 9 a.m. March 27 at the airstrip of the historic LBJ Ranch near Stonewall. Afterward, Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson, will lead an easy 10-mile ride around the ranch. Cost is $40 for the tour. Register here. Registration also available March 25 at Performance Bike, 3005 S. Lamar Blvd. in Austin. For more information call 830-868-7128 Ext. 244.
- Capital Area Games for Life: Austin area seniors square off in a series of athletic and cognitive competitions tailored for long-term care residents from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 27 at the University of Texas Recreational Sports Center.
- Colorado River Ramble: The Colorado River Foundation will host a canoe and kayak race and water festival March 28 on Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin. Paddlers will compete in a 5-mile recreational race and 10-mile sport race. Register here or call 512-498-1587. Festival activities will include science experiments, fishing and kayak clinics, reptile and river bug shows, arts and crafts, games and educational presentations.
- Young Guns Speed and Power Hour: Competitive Training Center, 9185 Research Blvd., will host an open workout for middle school students ages 11 to 14 from noon - 1:30 p.m. March 27. For more information, call 330-4269.
- Great Urban Race: Teams of two will navigate around Austin in an urban scavenger hunt that starts at noon March 27 at Stubb’s Bar BQ, 801 Red River St. The event is a fund-raiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Entry fee is $60 per person. For more information or to register, go here.
- Heart of Texas Regatta: The non-profit Austin Rowing Club will host the Heart of Texas Regatta Saturday and Sunday, March 6-7 on Lady Bird Lake. A seven-lane, 1,000-meter course will be set up just east of Interstate 35. Festivities will take place at Festival Beach Park. More than 1,100 competitors from more than 30 clubs will compete. Categories include junior, open, collegiate and masters. For more information go here.
- It’s My Park Day: Volunteers are still needed to help with 67 projects at parks city-wide this Saturday, March 6. Projects range from simple clean-ups and painting park benches to ecological restoration and trail building. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are needed. All volunteers receive a T-shirt and snacks. Sign up at www.austinparks.org.
- Tough Cookie Women’s Duathlon: A beginner friendly, women-only sprint distance duathlon kicks off at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 7 at South Park, 2602 Dennis Drive in Copperas Cove. The 2K run/10 mile bike/2K run will be followed by a kids’ fun run. Entry fee includes a finisher award, race T-shirt, goody bag, and post race party, with free post-race massages. All proceeds benefit MS National Society Lone Star Chapter. Registration is $60 and ends at 10 p.m. March 3. To register go here.
- Urban Bird Celebration: Learn about urban birds and celebrate their presence Saturday, March 6 at the Austin Nature and Science Center, 301 Nature Center Drive. Bird walks and tours from 10-11 a.m., presentations with bird experts at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and other ongoing family activities including citizen science bird counts, bird of prey demonstrations and bird drawing. For more information call 512-327-8181 X29 or email wildlife@ci.austin.tx.us.
- Colorado River Spring Clean Up: Meet under the Montopolis Highway 183 Bridge, 5827 Levander Loop, at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 6 to help clean up the Colorado River. The group will concentrate on the area nearest the Colorado River Preserve. To register call Patrick Olsen, Natural Science Program Coordinator of McKinney Roughs Nature Park, at 512-303-5073 X8035 or email patrick.olsen@lcra.org.
- Project Grad 5k: A chip-timed 5K run/walk on a paved two-loop course with 5-year age group awards and a Kids’ K kicks off at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Dell Diamond, 3300 E. Palm Valley Road. Registration is $25 online or $30 on race day. Round Rock Independent School District employees and students get a $5 discount. All Georgetown and Austin Running Club members get a $1 discount. The Kids’ K is free and starts at 9 a.m. To register go here.
- Indoor cycling: Get a free sample of indoor training and coaching (see photo above) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 9 at Pedal Hard, located in the basement of Mellow Johnny’s, 400 Nueces St. Kevin Livingston, former pro and Tour de France veteran, leads a staff of coaches who customize training plans, do pro bike fits, and lead you through personal indoor cycling sessions. To reserve a space call 473-0222.
- Squash: Life Time Fitness, 7101 S. MoPac Boulevard, invites women to join club squash pro Don Murphy for free lessons and an introduction to the sport from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9. If you have a squash racquet, bring it. If not, loaner racquets will be available. Wear non-marking shoes, preferably with light-colored soles. For more information, call 358-8171 or email Murphy at OZE@OZEsquash.com.
- Zumba: Northwest YMCA, 5807 McNeil Drive, is starting a new Aqua Zumba class on Jan. 5. Participants experience invigorating Zumba dance moves to Latin beats while in the water. For more information, contact Nicole Erdmann, aquatic director at Nicole.Erdmann@austinymca.org or call 335-1290.
- Hoop dancing: Starting Jan. 16, Hoopnotica Hoop Dance instructor Kim Patty will teach weekly hoop dance classes at Premier Lady’s north (7028 Wood Hollow) and south (6800 West Gate) locations. Brushy Creek Community Center, 16318 Great Oaks Dr. in Round Rock, will host an Intro to Hoop Dance Workshop from 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 26. Patty also teaches Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Dr. Kwon’s Martial Arts, 2100 Cypress Creek Road in Cedar Park. For more information go to www.hoopdance.vpweb.com or call (512) 923-5247.
- Boot camp: Hutto personal trainers C.J. Woodruff and Donovan Owens have teamed up with other boot camp operators to try to set a Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous fitness boot camp workout for charity. More than 50 boot camps around the world are participating in the event, which is open to anyone 18 years or older. A minimum donation of $20 is requested; proceeds benefit the American Heart Association. The hour-long workout starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 in the gym of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, 3160 Limmer Loop in Hutto. Please arrive 15 minutes early. For more information call (512) 759-5430. \
- Vern’s No Frills 5K: Race No. 9 in the Vern’s No Frills series starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 at Berry Springs Park and Preserve in Williamson County. No awards, no Tshirt. The course is two loops and then a downhill finish. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Free to students K-12; $1 for adults. To get to the park, take Interstate 35 north to exit 265. Stay on the access road, turn right at the stop sign and stay on Tollway 130 access road for 0.8 miles. Turn left at the stop sign, go 0.8 miles and turn left into Berry Springs Park. Sponsored by Georgetown Running Club, Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department and RunTex. For more information call Bill Schroeder at 512-724-3774 or go here.
- Holiday bike drive: REI at 601 N. Lamar Blvd. is hosting a holiday bike drive for the Austin Yellow Bike Project from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. Donated bicycles and parts in any condition will be accepted. Donations will fuel the operations of Yellow Bike’s non-profit community bike shops, giving Austinites access to the parts, tools and skills they need for affordable and self-sufficient two-wheeled transportation. For more information go here.
- Bootcamp: Cody Butler, owner of HEAT Bootcamp, is offering a city-wide bootcamp session for $10 a person at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 at RunTex, 422 W. Riverside Dr. Proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of the brother of John Sanchez, a regular bootcamp participant. Nathan Sanchez was diagnosed with lymphoma in July and has undergone chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant. He remains hospitalized but is expected to recover. Bring a yoga mat, water, towel and workout attire. RSVP by calling Butler at 924-2440 or emailing heatbootcamp@yahoo.com.
- Free yoga: Empower Yoga, a new Vinyasa yoga studio at 1611 W. Fifth St., will celebrate the new year by offering free classes all day Friday, Jan. 1. Class times are 9:30 a.m., noon, 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. For more information call 512-472-8884, email info@empoweryogaaustin.com or go here.
- New Year’s Run: Hill Country Running Company, 215 S. Lamar Blvd., will host a New Year’s Day run. Meet at the store at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1. Breakfast tacos will be provided. Please RSVP. For more information go here.
- ‘Trek Women Series’ Holiday Half Marathon: The 2009 Trek Women Series celebrates its season finale with a Holiday Half Marathon in San Marcos starting at 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Tanger Outlet Mall. Registration is here www.trekwomenstriathlonseries.com. Bring an unwrapped, new toy for a child in need; a race day food drive also will benefit the Hays County Food Bank. For more information, call 1-877-221-9665 or email info@trekwomenstriathlon.com.
- Slim Pet Challenge: The Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation’s Slim Pet Challenge kicks off Monday, Dec. 14 and ends April 19, 2010. The challenge is designed to turn obese or overweight dogs and cats into healthy, happy and fit pets, while raising awareness about the importance of regular veterinarian visits. More than 44 percent of dogs and 57 percent of cats in the U.S are overweight or obese. For more information go here visit www.slimpetchallenge.org.
- Bike Races: Holland Racing presents The Incredible Bulk powered by OurRaceToWin.com, a morning of cross racing and an afternoon of closed course road circuit racing Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Harris Hill Road Race Track Facility in San Marcos. For more information go here http://www.txbra.org/events/event.asp?EventID=1931. To register go here http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=9616.
- McDonald’s Lights of Love 5K and Kids K and Mueller Tower Lighting Holiday Celebration: Kick off the holidays with a tree lighting and run to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. The Kids K starts at 6 p.m. Friday, followed by the tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. and the 5K at 6:45 p.m. at the Mueller Hangar, 4550 Mueller Blvd. Real snow at the finish line! Registration is $30 untimed; $35 timed; $15 kids. For more information, go here.
- Run Like the Wind: Bring your dog (or not) to this 5K walk/run and distance run. The 5K starts at 7:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Lee Mannix Center for Canine Behavior, 6901 Old Bee Caves Road. Multi-distance runs begin at 11 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Schrodi Training Fund, overseen by Animal Trustees of Austin. Money raised helps owners who can’t afford the cost of training. To register, go here. For more information email info@schrodifund.org or cscsammy@yahoo.com.
- Urban Farm Bicycle Tour: Choose from easy routes of 10, 14 or 24 miles for this bike ride, which includes tours of area hen houses, prizes and samples of locally grown food. Benefits Urban Roots Youth Launch. Starts 9 a.m. Saturday at Bicycle Sport Shop. To register go here.
- First CureSearch Milestones Walk to Conquer Kids’ Cancer: This 2-mile walk is all about increasing awareness of childhood cancer and raising money for pediatric oncology research. Registration starts at 8 a.m.; the walk begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd. in Bee Cave. Registration is $10 here.
- Spicewood Vineyards Half-Marathon & 10K: After completing a challenging out-and-back course along farm roads, runners in this chip-timed race get tortilla soup, chili and wine samples at the finish line. There’s even a costume contest, with Santa (male) and Elf (female) divisions and prizes. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Spicewood Vineyards in Spicewood. Bring a new or gently used toy for Toys for Tots. For more information call 210-651-6096; to register go here.
- Decker Challenge: The 31st annual Decker Challenge Half Marathon and Relay kicks off at 8 a.m. Sunday at the Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane. Individual registration is $60 on race day; relay registration is $100 on race day. For more information go here.
- Red Licorice Events birthday party: Stop by Mellow Johnny’s, 400 Nueces, between 6 and 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 for discounted registration on all 2010 Red Licorice Events. Music, refreshments, prizes and the opportunity to hop aboard the Pure Austin blender bike. Ride your bike there and get an extra drink ticket! For more information go here.
- Pub Run: Explore a few of Austin’s bars, by foot. Departs 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 from Hill Country Running Company, 215 S. Lamar Blvd. Bring money for refreshment s. For more information go here.
- Cyclist Davis Phinney: Olympic cyclist Davis Phinney talks about his early-onset Parkinson’s disease during the Capital Area Parkinson’s Society’s Daily Victories educational seminar from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, Nov.14 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd. For more information go here.
- Mellow Johnny’s Swap Meet: Mellow Johnny’s, 400 Nueces St., hosts its second annual swap meet on Saturday, Nov. 14. Purge your garage or locker of gently used bike stuff. Or, get the deal of your dreams on the gear of your dreams. BBQ, beer and music. For more information go here.
- Diabetes Walk: Step Out to fight diabetes at a 5K walk that starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at Fiesta Gardens. Registration starts at 8 a.m. For more information go here or call 472-9838.
- Wing Ding 5K and Gobbler: The 5K starts at 8 a.m. and the fun run starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at Southwest WIlliamson County Regional Park, 3005 County Road 175 in Leander. Proceeds benefit the Brushy Creek Elementary PTA and Round Rock Serving Center. Bring a canned food item. Registration on race day is $25. For more information go here.
- Susan G. Komen Austin Race for the Cure: The 12th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K kicks off at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 at the Domain shopping area, corner of Braker Lane and Burnet Road. Race day registration is $40 for adults or $30 for children. For more information go here www.komenaustin.org.
- Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic: A recreational bike ride of 14, 30 or 45 miles begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at Gruene Hall in Gruene, Texas. An individual time trial starts at 2 p.m. Saturday at Camp Huaco Springs. Team time trials begin at 8 a.m. Sunday. Free live music at Gruene Hall both days. Proceeds benefit The New Braunfels Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Sally M. Kingsbury Sarcoma Research Foundation. For more information, go here http://www.tourdegruene.com/
- Spooky Spin: An hour-long, Halloween-themed indoor cycling class starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at Castle Hill Fitness, 1112 N. Lamar Blvd. DJ Louie Bee spins live. Free to members, $16 non-members. All levels welcome. For more information go here http://www.castlehillfitness.com/fitness-pilates-schedule-fall-2009.php?day=6
- Charity boot camp: A charity boot camp to benefit the Austin Affiliate of Susan G Komen for the Cure runs from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 31 outside of Kirkwerks Studio, Burnet Road at Adams Avenue. Recommended donation $20. For more information go here www.scareawaybreastcancer.com.
- Caballo Blanco: Caballo Blanco will speak about his experience running with the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at RunTex Riverside, 422 W. Riverside Dr. For more information go here www.runtex.com.
- Helmets for Kids: A benefit show for Helmets for Kids starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 at Shangri La, 1016 E. Sixth St. Live music by Margo Valiante and The Lost Pines. Suggested donation $5.
- Wurst Ride in Texas: This 26 or 62-mile ride starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the LCRA Service Center, 3505 Montopolis, and finishes at the Comal County Fairgrounds in New Braunfels. Participants get a ticket to Wurstfest, long-sleeved T-shirt, beer and sausage at the finish line, and five well-stocked rest stops between Austin and New Braunfels. Benefits the Bob Woodruff Foundation. For more information go here http://www.wurstride.com/registration.html.
- Tennis clinic: The Capital Area Professional Tennis Association hosts an open tennis event starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Includes clinics led by pros, a tennis show by Henri Bijou Elkins and Fernando Velasco, and a tennis exhibition by area pros. Cost is $4 plus $3 registration fee. For more information call 301-8685.
- Holiday Boot Camp: Title Nine Austin offers a six-week boot camp starting Monday, Nov. 9, coached by Sarah Stewart. Fit tests and body fat analysis are optional. All levels are welcome. Sessions are 6:15 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at Title Nine - Austin, 500 N. Lamar Blvd. Cost is $250. RSVP at ppape@titlenine.com or call 512-322-9902.
- ”My Run”: “My Run,” a documentary about Terry Hitchcock, who ran 75 marathons in 75 days to bring attention to the struggle of single parent families after his wife died of breast cancer, will be screened at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 and 9:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26 at the Rollins Theater in the Long Center of Performing Arts as part of the 16th annual Austin Film Festival. Tickets available at the venue 30 minutes prior to show time.
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August 17, 2010
America's Great Outdoors Initiative
Want a say in the future of the great outdoors here in Texas?
The Backwoods store at the Hill Country Galleria, along with the Outdoor Industry Association, will host a community discussion for America’s Great Outdoors Initiative.
The meeting is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17 at the Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd. in Bee Cave.
The initiative’s goal is to create a 21st-century conservation agenda, reconnect Americans with the outdoors, and gather local input about how the federal government can best partner with local communities to manage America’s public lands and waters.
Tuesday’s meeting will give Austin area residents a chance to provide feedback.
A beer and wine reception will follow.
For more information call the store at 512-263-3610.
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August 13, 2010
Jam skater Brandon Perea at Playland tonight, Saturday
Here’s an idea in case this journalism thing doesn’t work out … I’ll become a professional jam skater, like 15-year-old Brandon Perea.
I just met Brandon at the coffee shop across the street. He doesn’t drink coffee (too young?), but we chatted for a while about his career as a touring skater who mashes up hip hop dance and disco rollerskating in front of crowds of screaming teen-age girls.
It’s fascinating stuff, really.
After 45 minutes of conversation about how he got into the sport (he laced up his first pair of skates at 3 months) and his dating status (he’s single, girls), we stepped outside on the patio for a little demo.
Wow.
The dude can move.
When he’s not rollerskating on his quad skates to music by Black Eyed Peas and Ne-Yo, he’s spinning around a track on his BMX bike. That bike scrape on his elbow? A cycling injury, not from skating.
Get an in-person glimpse of Brandon doing head spins and back flips on rollerskates today and tomorrow at Playland Skate Center, 8822 McCann Dr.
He’ll be teaching jam skate lessons, signing autographs and performing from 11 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $5.
For more information go to http://playlandskatecenter.com/brandon.html or www.playlandskatecenter.com.
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August 12, 2010
Football 101 for Women
I’ve been looking forward to advent of football season since Feb. 8, the day after the New Orleans Saints won the Super Bowl. (Yahoo!)
Apparently, not everyone cares as much I do about the game. Maybe it’s because they don’t understand it, and nobody’s ever taken the time to (nicely) explain it to them.
This Sunday, 1379 Family Sports Shop will do just that. The store is hosting a “Football 101: Intro to Football for Women” from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15 at the West Austin Youth Association, 1314 Exposition Blvd.
Two former NFL players — Mike Rosenthal, who played with the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings, and Cody Carlson, who played with the Houston Oilers — along with two other elite local players — Randall Schultz, who played at Rice University, and Mark Mangum, who played for University of Wisconsin and now directs Westlake Pop Warner — will lead the clinic.
Participants will learn about player positions and functions, general rules and regulations, and the basics of football strategy.
Registration is $25 and includes a playbook to take home, pretzels and beer.
The event is a fund-raiser for Gridiron Heroes Spinal Cord Injury Foundation, which provides resources and support to athletes who have sustained spinal cord injuries.
Register at 1379 Sports Shop or online.
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August 8, 2010
Celebrate the Journey with me Thursday
Have you read Elizabeth Gilbert’s book “Eat, Pray, Love”?
Besides making me fantasize about sneaking off to Italy to sample the best pizza in the world, the book reminded me of the importance of savoring every day of our life.
On Thursday, I’ll be at the Spring Condominiums, 300 Bowie St., along with Austin American-Statesman food writer Addie Broyles and Mama Drama blogger Tara Trower to share some tips on living well.
The “Celebrate the Journey” event honors Friday’s opening of the movie version of Gilbert’s book, starring Julia Roberts.
Besides Italian, Indian and Indonesian cuisine, you’ll have a chance to win door prizes and gifts. An on-site book sale featuring Gilbert’s books and other like-minded works will benefit the Texas Book Festival.
The event — which runs from 6-8 p.m. — is free, but an RSVP is required. Go here.
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August 6, 2010
Upcoming Austin fitness events
Lots of stuff on the fitness calendar you should know about, Austin. Here’s a quick run-down:
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July 23, 2010
Maggie's Hope fund-raiser this weekend
A gala dinner, tennis demonstrations, 10K and 2-mile runs and stand-up paddling are all part of a weekend fitness event to benefit Maggie’s Hope, a non-profit organization that funds treatment and therapy for children with autism.
Fox 7 television news anchor Loriana Hernandez founded the organization after her 5-year-old niece Maggie was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The weekend kicks off with a lakeside gala featuring live music by Rick Trevino and a silent auction at the Rough Hollow Grille, starting at 6 p.m. Friday, July 23. Tickets for the dinner are $125 each. For reservations, email lisa@prolinkplanet.com, call 512-289-5887 or make a $125 donation to Maggie’s Hope, referencing “Rough Hollow” in your order.
Fitness activities are planned for 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, July 24.
On the agenda? Free yoga with Lifetime Fitness; the Jack & Adam’s Hope Hill Challenge, a very hilly bike ride of 6, 12 or 18 miles; stand-up paddling; a gluten-free food fair; an autism resource and health expo fair; a 10-kilometer run and a 2-mile fun run; and tennis clinics. Activities are free; donations will benefit Maggie’s Hope.
At 1 p.m., Lakeway World of Tennis will host a tennis expo by stars Melanie Oudin and Sloane Stephens.
For more information about the Dell FOX 7 Fit Weekend or to sign up for the run, ride or tennis clinic, go here.
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July 15, 2010
Fitness fairs this weekend
We’ve got two big fitness fairs on tap this weekend — one at the Toney Burger Center, and another at the Texas School for the Deaf.
Obesity and diabetes rates are especially high in the Hispanic community. With that in mind, an Austin organization is planning a Fitness Feria to help Spanish-speaking families learn how to get their children involved in sports programs.
The event, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled for 8 a.m. until noon Saturday at the Toney Burger Center, 3200 Jones Road, and specifically targets a Spanish speaking audience.
“It’s not because parents don’t care about them, but because they are largely uniformed about what to do to help their kids,” says organizer Oné Musel-Gilley.
Families will follow an “Olympic pathway” that leads them through hands-on sports demonstrations and exhibits that explain what it takes to get involved in local sports programs. Parents can learn about free sports camps, training and fitness activities, how to get athletic mentors and scholarships, and the importance of practice, mental discipline, and healthy lifestyles. Volleyball, cycling, running, baseball, swimming, cheerleading, golf, football, karate and soccer all will be represented.
For more information go to www.FitnessFeria.com.
Another free and open to the public health and fitness fair is planned for the same day at the Texas School for the Deaf.
The 2010 National Health & Fitness Expo is scheduled for 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday in the auditorium at the school, 1102 S. Congress Ave. Donations for the School for the Deaf Foundation will be accepted.
Visitors can get free samples, free demonstrations, discounts and glimpses of the newest products.
Vendors include House of Pain, Tan It All, Naturally Fit, Max Muscle, Fitness Training Studios, Egg White International, Swoll-up.com, Tap Out Nutrition, BSN, M Fit Foods, Smoothie Factory, Champion Nutrition, Elegance N Grace, Family Health Chiropractic, Minuteman Press, Animal World & Snake Farm, Johnson Diversity, Fitness N Motion and Natural Fitness Productions.
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June 4, 2010
Your weekend fitness events
Lots of fitness activities happening this weekend in the ATX. Enjoy!
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May 6, 2010
Your weekend fitness events!
Upcoming fitness events include:
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April 30, 2010
Weekend fitness events
From the Bun Run to the Cap2K, we’ve got a lot on tap in Austin this weekend. Here’s your weekend fitness lineup:
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April 23, 2010
Weekend fitness events
Here it is, your weekend lineup of fitness events!
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April 16, 2010
Your weekend fitness events!
Stretch, run, tri, ride … There’s lots on the fitness calendar this weekend:
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April 9, 2010
Your weekend fitness events!
Row, ride, run, swim, explore … There’s lots on the fitness calendar this weekend:
There’s even more fun on the horizon. Check out these upcoming events:
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March 19, 2010
Upcoming fitness events
Lots on the fitness calendar in the next few weeks. Here’s a sampling:
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March 2, 2010
Your weekend fitness activities!
I can feel it, spring is coming! That means tons of outdoor activities. Here’s an early look at some fun events this weekend. Sign up now!
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February 16, 2010
Work out with the Biggest Losers
Want to work out with some of the stars of the TV show Biggest Losers?
Texas Fit Body Bootcamp will host a special workout with a group of the show’s alumni at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19 at the Plum Creek Golf Course Pavilion in Kyle.
Anyone may join the workout for $5. Proceeds will benefit the Hope and Love 4 Kids charity in Kyle.
Among the Biggest Loser contestants joining the workout will be Lisa Andreone from season one; Pete Thomas, Ryan Kelley and Andrea Overstreet from season two; David Griffin from season four; Sione Fa from season seven; and Liz Young and Tracey Yukich from season eight.
For more information go here or here.
*UPDATE** A related event will take place Saturday, Feb. 20 at Jack C. Hays High School in Kyle/Buda.
Body Interiors, in partnership with Hays Consolidated Independent School District, will present a Burn & Learn-Workout like a Loser event
The all day event is designed for teens and adults of all weights, shapes and sizes. It will include group new workouts, motivational sessions, and a Q&A with Biggest Loser stars during lunch. Participants will also get an official event shirt, healthy snacks, lunch, photo ops and workouts with the Biggest Losers. Tickets are $59 for adults and $19 for teens and can be purchased online at www.workoutlikealoser.com.
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January 5, 2010
Try a new sport in 2010
It’s a new year — the perfect time to try a new fitness class. Here are a few things to check out in 2010:
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January 1, 2010
DJ spin class
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December 22, 2009
Girls only dance party
Want to boogie but hate the club scene?
An Austin studio is now hosting a chapter of the female-only phenomenon known as Dance Dance Party Party.
Dance Dance Party Party was started in New York in 2006 by two friends loved dancing but hated cover charges, getting hit on and smelling like alcohol and cigarettes.
According to a press release that landed on my desk, it’s an hour-long session of tunes played in a dance studio with the lights turned low. The only rules? No boys, no booze and no judgement.
Participants can sign up to “Guest DJ” by creating their own playlist.
In Austin, the party starts at 7 p.m. every Sunday at NiaSpace, 3212 S. Congress Ave.
For more information go here.
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December 18, 2009
Your weekend fitness events!
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December 11, 2009
Your weekend fitness events...
Time for your weekend fitness events! On tap this week:
Did I miss your event? Post it here!
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December 4, 2009
Your weekend fitness events!
Time for your weekend fitness events! On tap this week:
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November 13, 2009
Your weekend fitness events
Once again, there’s lots on tap for fitness-minded folks in Austin. Check it out:
As always, please post your event in the comments section here if I missed it.
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October 30, 2009
Your (Halloween) weekend fitness events!
Run, pedal, swing or sweat profusely, there’s plenty on tap for fitness minded folks this weekend. Here’s a sampling … And if you’ve got an event you’d like to see listed, post it in the comments here.
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October 23, 2009
Your weekend fitness events
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October 9, 2009
Your weekend fitness events
On tap this weekend…
Bike station: REI will man the Bike Safety Check/Trail Etiquette Station from 7-9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 on the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge. Shop employees will help bicycle commuters make basic adjustments to their lights, tires, chains, brakes and shifters, plus provide information about bicycle laws and safety, bike theft and trail etiquette.
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October 1, 2009
Your weekend fitness events
What’s up this weekend? A lot! Check it out:
- Track stars at Wild Basin Fitness: Trey Hardee, University of Texas graduate and reigning world gold medal champion in decathlon, and Chelsea Johnson, silver medalist in pole vault, will make an appearance from 8-10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at Wild Basin Fitness, 300 Beardsley Lane, Building B, Suite 101, from 8-10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2. The athletes will demonstrate 10 different exercises and then invite participants to try. For more information call (512) 306-7376.
- Donkey Dash 5K and Doggy Dash: Run with your canine training partner at the inaugural Sunset Valley Donkey Dash 5k and Doggy Dash. The race kicks off at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 at Doc’s Backyard, 5207 Brodie Lane. All aid stations will have water bowls and dog treats; owners must carry a “doggy disposal bag.” A post-race doggy party will include dog ice cream and other treats compliments of Banfield and Petsmart. For the adults? Free beer! Registration is $20 for individuals and $5 for canines; $30 and $10 after Sept. 30. Race proceeds benefit the Sunset Valley Elementary School. To volunteer, contact race director Andrea Fisher at ironmanfishy@hotmail.com. For more information go here.
- Parkinson’s 5K: The Pick Up Your Feet for Parkinson’s 5K Run/Walk kicks off at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 at Williamson County Regional Park, 3005 CR 175 in Leander. The race honors long-time runner and Sun City resident John Carchedi, who has Parkinson’s. Registration is $25 ($10 per additional family member). A portion of proceeds will benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. To register go here.
And more on the horizon:
- Lake Travis Relay: The “Best Dam Open Water Swim Around” gets under way at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at Mansfield Dam Park on Lake Travis. The six-person relay finishes at The Pier on Lake Travis. Each person swims a 20-minute leg, then a 15-minute leg, then 10-minute legs until their team has completed the 12-mile course. Entry is $60 per swimmer ($20 for alternates) by Oct. 1; fees increase by $10 after Oct. 1. Swimmers may race solo for $110. Race is on drought or no drought. For information, call 512-327-2260 or go here.
- Texas Mamma Jamma Ride: Chose from 10, 25, 45, 65 or 100-mile routes in this inaugural ride against breast cancer, which starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at Reunion Ranch, 850 County Road 255 in Georgetown. The ride aims to raise $400,000 for 10 local non-profit organizations that provide services to Central Texans with breast cancer. Routes go through Williamson County and the towns of Liberty Hill and Bertram. All routes are fully supported. For more information, go here or call 512-371-7433.
- Austin Oyster Urban Adventure Race: Teams run, bike, paddle, climb and perform other crazy athletic stunts as they race 30 to 40 miles around the city in a combination triathlon/scavenger hunt. Start time is 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 at RunTex, 422 W. Riverside Dr. Registration is $75 per person for the full race; $65 per person for the half. Each team also must raise $100 in donations, which benefit the Austin Parks Foundation. For more information go here.
- Run Austin Run Half Marathon, 5K and 10K: The Run Austin Run events kick off at 7 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 at The Triangle, 45th and Guadalupe Streets. Registration is $70 for the half marathon, $40 for the 10K and $30 for the 5K. Online registration closes Oct. 9. A portion of proceeds benefits the Capital Area Food Bank. Packet pickup is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at The Triangle Park, 4700 N. Lamar Blvd. For more information, go here.
- The Dude Girl Tri, a women’s only Olympic distance triathlon from Red Licorice Events, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 20 at Pace Bend Park in Spicewood. Registration is $125 until Sept. 16, when it goes up to $135. It consists of a 1,500-meter swim, 40-kilometer bike and 10-kilometer run. For more information, go here.
- Water to Thrive 5K: Austin-based non-profit Water to Thrive will host the Water to Thrive 5K and Kids K starting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Hill Country Galleria. Proceeds go to help build water wells in rural, impoverished communities in Africa. Entry fee is $28 for the 5K and $12 for the kids race. For more information, go here.
- Tri Zones Training Clinic: Tri Zones will hold a free training clinic and information session at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 at RunTex Riverside. On the agenda? How to run faster 5Ks and what to expect if you train for a marathon or half marathon. Representatives will share information about weekly workouts, technical gear, proper running shoes, mileage buildup and race day nutrition. For more information go here.
- Learn to Curl: The Lone Star Curling Club will host a Learn To Curl event at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at Chaparral Ice Rink at Northcross Mall, 2525 W. Anderson Lane. Equipment and instruction provided. Admission is free but $5 donations are appreciated. For more information go here.
- Team Survivor Fund-Raiser: Capital of Texas Team Survivor, a free fitness support program for women cancer survivors, will host a fundraiser at Stubb’s BBQ, 801 W. Red River, from 7-11 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23. “Not Just Another Cancer Event” will feature music by Joel Guzman and Sarah Fox, Dysfunkshun Junkshun and Beautiful Mistakes. Admission is $25 in advance or $30 at the door and includes hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks. For more information go here or call 426-1408.
- Fight Gone Bad: Join the CrossFit community and the fight against prostate cancer at the Fight Gone Bad at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Long Center downtown. Athletes will rotate between five exercise stations, where they will do as many repetitions as they can in 1 minute. Proceeds benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation. For more information go here.
- Polo at The Vineyard: Ride on Center for Kids presents Polo at The Vineyard in Florence, Texas, from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. The Austin Polo Club’s match supports kids and adults with special needs and the “horses for heroes” riding program for service men and women. The event also includes a ladies hat parade, sponsor’s champagne divot stomp, food and music. Tickets are $25 for adults or $10 for children. For more information go here or call 512-930-7625. The Vineyard at Florence is located at 8711 W. FM 487.
- Silicon Labs Marathon Relay: The Fifth Annual Silicon Labs Austin Marathon Relay starts at 7 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 at Auditorium Shores. The race is broken into five legs — two 5Ks, two 10Ks and one 12K. The winning team will claim the first-ever Guinness World Record for the fastest five-person marathon relay. The relay is the opening event for the Austin Distance Challenge. Runners who raise $750 for the Silicon Labs Austin Marathon Relay gain free entry into the rest of the series, and the money they raise will help fund Junior Achievement programs in Central Texas schools. For more information go here.
- 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.
- 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.
- Vern’s No Frills 5K — The fifth race in the monthly series kicks off at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at Berry Springs Park and Preserve, 1801 County Road 152 in Georgetown. Results will be posted on-line. Cost is $1 for adults; free to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Water provided. For more information email nofrills5k@yahoo.com.
- Sweet & Twisted Triathlon — Red Licorice Events presents this women’s only sprint-distance triathlon consisting of a 500-meter swim, 15-mile bike and 5K run. Proceeds benefit Girls on the Run. Register at REI Gateway, 9901 N. Capitol of Texas Highway, from 5-8:30 p.m. today or noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Individual entry is $80. Race is at Pace Bend Park in Spicewood. For more information go here.
- 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 here.
- Austin Parks Foundation — Project leaders are needed starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24 to help lead volunteers at Turkey Creek. Work involves involve moving stone in wheel barrows, spreading decomposed granite along a path, spreading mulch at the picnic area, digging post holes, mixing concrete, painting and removing underbrush. For more information, email kcarpenter@austin.rr.com.
- IBM Uptown Classic — Registration has opened for the 2009 IBM Uptown Classic on Oct. 18. The course winds through the IBM campus and The Domain shopping center. The first 10K runner to break the Austin city record will receive $1,000. A 1K Kids’ Race is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at IBM’s Terra Nova Park. Registration for the 10K is $30; registration for the Kids’ 1K is $12. To register go here. For more information go here.
- The Great Castell Kayak Race begins at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Llano River RV Park, at the bridge over the Llano on Highway 87 near Castell. About 150 paddlers are expected. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation. For more information, call 512-217-4596 or go to www.castelltexas.com.
- The Texas Lavender Hills 5k & 10k Women’s Run/Walk starts at 8 a.m. Saturday at Texas Lavender Hills Farm & Market in Blanco. Participants receive a technical T-shirt, a lavender goodie and a finish line party with champagne, breakfast, music and shopping. Registration is $45 for the 10K ($50 on race day); or $40 for the 5K ($45 on race day). Packet pick-up is from 5-7 p.m. Friday at RunTex, 2201 Lake Austin Blvd., or at the event on race day. For more information, call 210-651-6096 or go to www.runintexas.com.
- Bicycle Sport Shop celebrates the end of the Austin Commuter Challenge with an awards ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday at the shop, 517 S. Lamar Blvd. More than 300 people logged more than 23,000 pedal-powered miles in the event, created to promote bicycle commuting in Austin. After the awards ceremony, everyone is encouraged to ride to Zilker Park to join the National Trails Day volunteers for BBQ from the Salt Lick, refreshments from Real Ale Brewing, live music and free all-day admission to Barton Springs Pool.
- Join volunteers in removing invasive species, spreading granite gravel on trails, removing graffiti and trash, and rerouting trails from 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday, National Trails Day. Three hundred volunteers will work to restore existing portions of the Barton Creek Greenbelt trails, marking the beginning of construction on the first phase of the 34-mile “Walk-for-a-Day” Trail from Lady Bird Lake to Kyle. To volunteer, register at www.austinparks.org/trailsday.html or sign up at the Loop 360 access of the Barton Creek Greenbelt at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. For more information, contact Andrea Rado at the Hill Country Conservancy, 512-328-2481 or andrea@hillcountryconservancy.org.
- The Round Rock Roadrunner 10K kicks off at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Williamson County Regional Park off of FM1431 near Parmer Lane, followed by a Kids Fun Run at 9:15 a.m. The race honors the military men and women who make our freedom possible and benefits the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, which supports military families who have lost loved ones in the service of our country. Food, drinks, music and prize drawings are planned. For registration and more information, go to www.roundrockroadrunner.com.
- The biggest event of the weekend is the Trek Women Triathlon at Walter E. Long Park at Decker Lake. The half-mile swim, 12-mile bicycle ride, and 3.1-mile run/walk gets underway at 7 a.m. Sunday. You can still register at the packet pickup and expo between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday at the Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane. For more information go to www.trekwomenstriathlonseries.com.
- The Austin Angelfish, the local synchronized swimming team, will present its annual water show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Town Lake YMCA. Admission is free (donations gladly accepted). The 22 team members range in age from 9 to 18 years old. They will swim all of their competitive routines.
- The Blondes vs. Brunettes Powder Puff fund-raiser benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association is set for 2-4 p.m. Saturday at House Park, 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd. Tickets are $20 at the door. Fifty blondes and 50 brunettes will play a full-length football game with real referees. For more information, go to www.alz-austin.org.
- Roll 2 Walk Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and South Congress Athletic Club celebrate the grand opening of their expanded facilities at 1109-B S. Congress at 6 p.m. Saturday. Roll 2 Walk is a non-profit recovery center for people with spinal cord injuries. Festivities will include food, beverages, and live music followed by a silent auction to benefit Roll 2 Walk. Open to the public.
- Forklift Danceworks will host an ‘80s Prom Nite fund-raiser from 7-11 p.m. Sunday at Union Park, 612 W. Sixth St. Tickets are $30 per person or $55 per couple in advance at www.forkliftdanceworks.org or $35 per person at the door.
- The 11th annual Dragon Boat Festival and Races are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at Festival Beach. Teams from Samsung, Dell, Freescale, IBM, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office and more will battle it out in 40-foot boats on Lady Bird Lake, recreating a more than 2,000-year-old Chinese tradition. Admission is free. A Dotting of the Dragon’s Eye ceremony will precede the races. Music, dance, food, martial arts demonstrations and kids activities.
- It’s Champions Triathlon Weekend at Pace Bend Park in Spicewood! Saturday is a Women’s Only Super Sprint Distance Triathlon (300m swim/12mi bike/2mi run). Sunday is a Co-Ed Olympic Distance Triathlon and a Pro/Elite race (1500m swim/40k bike/10k run). Both organized by Red Licorice Events. Pro athletes will be available for autographs from 1-3 p.m. Saturday April 25 at Bicycle Sport Shop, 517 S. Lamar Blvd. For more information go to http://budurl.com/eaxa/d.
- The Texas Round-Up, the state’s biggest fitness festival, is scheduled for 8 a.m. until noon Saturday downtown. Activities include a 10K and 5K footrace, a family mile run/walk, interactive booths, face painting, healthy food and drink, and health screenings, all aimed at improving the health of Texans. Other than the footraces, iI’s all free and open to the public. Races start at 8 a.m. across from the Bob Bullock Museum, 18th Street and Congress Avenue. For more information go to www.texasroundup.org.
- The Rowing Dock, 2418 Stratford Dr., is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a family-friendly day Saturday, April 25. All rental boats are $10/hour from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Renters get a free T-shirt and a cupcake from Sugar Momma’s. For more information call 459-0999.
- PurpleStride, a 5K fund-raiser for the Austin Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, is scheduled for 8 a.m. Sunday, April 26 at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, 3005 County Road 175. Registration is $30 ($10 for children 12 and under; free for pancreatic cancer survivors) at http://pancan.kintera.org/austin09.
- Tri Zones will host a free training clinic, “Mastering the Fourth Sport in a TRI — Transitions!” at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26 at the RunTex Riverside Annex, and 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at REI Gateway. Bring your race day gear (except your bike) for hands-on practice. An intermediate swim clinic, with videotaping, is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at Circle C pool. Cost is $85. For more information, go to www.trizones.com.
- Lakeway Elite Fitness, 2009 RR 620 North, No. 730, will host a Women’s Self Defense Seminar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18. Kelly Campbell, a nationally recognized third-degree black belt, will teach. Cost is $45 in advance for members; $55 in advance for non-members; or $65 at the door. Call 689-3798 or go to www.lakewayelitefitness.com for more information.
- The SafePlace Field Day & Festival is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at Fiesta Gardens Park, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia Dr. Admission is $5. Teams will compete in mini croquet, a slippery balloon toss, dizzy bat race and tug-o-war, all to raise awareness and funds for safety, healing and prevention services for those affected by sexual and domestic violence. For more information, call 512-481-9255.
- The Fourth Annual McKinney Roughs Earth Day Festival is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at the 1,100-acre nature park 13 miles east of Austin’s airport. Learn about energy, land and water conservation through hands-on activities and demonstrations. Plus guest speakers, food, live music and guided hikes. For more information, go to www.lcra.org/earthdayfestival.
- The American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will hold a Wag-n-Walk 1-mile dog walk as part of its Go Orange For Animals festival on Saturday, April 18. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. The walk starts at 11 a.m., followed by the festival at noon. To register, go to www.ASPCAAmbassadors.org.
- The BP MS 150 rolls into downtown Austin on Sunday, April 19. For more information, go to http://biketxh.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/TXHBikeEvents?pg=entry&fr_id=10222.
- Red Licorice Events’ triathlon series kicks off at 8 a.m. April 25 with the Champions Women’s Only Super Sprint Triathlon at Pace Bend Park in Spicewood. The event consists of a 300-meter swim, 12-mile bike and 2-mile run. Registration is $75 at www.redlicoriceevents.com. The Champions Co-ed and Pro/Elite triathlon is set for 8 a.m. Sunday, April 26 at Pace Bend. It consists of a 1,500-meter swim, 40K bike and 10K run. Registration is $125. Other triathlons in the series are the Sweet & Twisted Tri on Aug. 16 and the Dude Girl Tri on Sept. 20. Those who complete all three races in the series get a custom bike jersey.
- The Jewish Community Association of Austin is hosting a Largest Loser Contest from April 13 to June 7. Three teams of 10 will compete to lose the largest percentage of weight. Contestants will meet for group workout sessions three times a week, weigh in once a week and complete two other individual workouts a week. They’ll receive guidance in cardiovascular, strength, core and flexibility training. The winning team wins a prize, and the participant who loses the most wins a free year’s membership to the Jewish Community Center. Registration is $300 for JCC members or $375 for non-members. For more information go to www.shalomaustin.org/sportsfitness or call DJ Olsson at 735-8224.
- The Senior K Walk is scheduled for 10 a.m. April 18 at the South Congress Athletic Club, 1109-B S. Congress Ave. Last year about 30 people participated. Up to 100 are expected for the 2009 version. Many are members of the senior exercise class at the Senior Activity Center, 2874 Shoal Crest Ave. For more information call Jody Kelly at 589-1717
- The second annual ‘Bent Event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at Easy Street Recumbents, 5555 N. Lamar Blvd., behind Goodwill. Activities include group rides in the central city, various mad scientists and their wheeled creations, and all kinds of recumbent bicycles and enthusiasts. For more information, or to get on Easy Street’s mailing list, email service@easystreetrecumbents.com.
- Recycle your gently worn shoes for the Soles4Soles charity at Bettysport, 916 A West 12th St. Nashville-based Soles4Souls has distributed more than 4 million pairs of shoes to needy people in more than 70 countries. For more information go to www.giveshoes.org.
- The Armadillo Hill Country Classic bike ride is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, May 9 at Liberty Hill High School, 13125 W. Highway 29. Registration is $30 until May 2, when it goes up to $40. Riders choose from distances between 14 and 105 miles. All routes are fully supported with rest stops that offer water, sports drinks and high carbohydrate solid foods, and sag vehicles. Proceeds help the Austin Cycling Association purchases helmets for Central Texas children.
- The LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour — The second annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour on the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 28. Cyclists can choose from courses of 32, 45 and 62 miles. Afterward, at 11 a.m., Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of Lyndon and “Lady Bird” Johnson, will lead an easy 10-mile ride around the ranch. This special ride includes reminiscences and stories about her parents and life on the ranch in the 1960s and includes several stops at various historic locations. Registration is $40. Proceeds benefit park programs. For more information go to www.lbj100bicycletour.org or call 830-868-7128, ext. 244.
- Rosedale Ride — The 15th annual Rosedale Ride is scheduled for Saturday, March 28. Cyclists can choose from a Kid’s Fun Ride or courses of 22, 42 or 62 miles. The ride begins and ends at Samsung, winding through the gently rolling countryside east of Austin. Register in person for $30 starting at 7 a.m. the day of the ride. Proceeds benefit the Rosedale School. For more information go to http://rosedaleride.org.
- ATXcellent Adventure — The YWCA of Greater Austin will host its third annual ATXcellent Adventure!, Austin’s own amazing race, on Saturday, April 4. With kooky clues and daffy challenges, teams of two will kick off from the Austin Amtrak Station at 250 N. Lamar Blvd. beginning 8:45 a.m. By solving riddles, performing challenging tasks, and using their navigation skills, the teams will be challenged to find all the stops in the vicinity of Lady Bird Lake. Registration is $40 for youth teams and $50 for adult teams. For more information, call 512-326-1222 or go to www.ywcaaustin.org.
- Z-Man Recon Challenge — The University of Texas Naval ROTC Battalion will host the Zimmerman Recon Challenge, a 9-mile, multi-sport competition that pushes participants to the edge of their physical limits. The race consists of an 800-meter swim, 40 pull-ups, a 5K run, 100 push-ups, a 5K run carrying a 35-pound pack, 200 sit-ups and another 5K run. The race honors Christopher Zimmerman of Austin, who was killed Sept. 20 while on patrol in Iraq. Registration is $40 per individual or $200 per team of four until March 31 (fees go up to $60 and $240 April 1 until race day). Prceeds benefit the Christopher Michael Zimmerman Memorial Foundation, which provides athletic grants and scholarships to area youth. For more information go to www.zmanchallenge.com.
- Toughest Race in Texas — Look for quick turns, narrow paths, steep limestone slopes and the occasional scurrying armadillo at The Toughest Race in Texas on April 4 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, 2900 Bunny Run. A 10K, 5K and 1-mile run are planned, starting at 8 a.m. Registration is $30 for the 10K and 5K or $15 for the 1-mile run. Online registration closes at midnight April 2. Late registration is available for an additional $5. For more information go here. http://www.sstx.org/toughestrace/Home.html
- Pedal Power Ride — The 10th Annual Pedal Power Wildflower Ride is scheduled for Saturday, April 4 in Stonewall. Cyclists can choose from 12, 23, 36 and 60-mile routes. Proceeds benefit the Hill Country Chidren’s Advocacy Center. Registration is $40 on ride day and includes the fully supported ride and a spaghetti lunch. For more information go to www.hccac.org, call 512-756-2607 or email hccac@tstar.net.
- Iron Chicks triathlon clinics: Iron Chicks and Rogue Running will host two informational “Learn How to Tri” sessions for women interested in doing a triathlon. The first is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 at BettySport at The Domain. The second is set for 5:30 p.m. Wedneday, March 25 at BettySport, 12 Street at Lamar Boulevard.
- Buffalo Springs Training Camp: Austin’s own Source Endurance will host a training camp on the Buffalo Springs Lake Triathlon course May 28-31. Learn from elite athletes and consultants and get in a long weekend of training. Highlights include use of a power meter for the weekend, race power prediction, full run and bike course preview, two open water swims on the race course, two meals, nightly talks on training, racing and the course, Source Endurance triathlon kit, energy gels, bars and sports drinks. For more information go to http://www.source-e.net/public-content/buffalo-springs-tri-camp.
- Shiner GASP A kick-off party and barbecue to get people fired up about the Shiner GASP bike ride is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at Jack and Adam’s, 1210 Barton Springs Road. The Great Austin to Shiner Pedal is May 2. The ride’s director will be on hand to answer questions. For more information go to www.jackandadams.com.
- Trizones Training Info Sessions: Is that a triathlete you see in the mirror? Learn about what it’s like to train for a tri and what to expect at your first triathlon. Sessions at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 21 at Jack and Adam’s, 1210 Barton Springs Road; 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 23 at RunTex at the Triangle, 4615 N. Lamar, Ste. 301; 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, REI Round Rock, 201 University Oaks Blvd.; and 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2 at REI Downtown, 601 N. Lamar Blvd. Another session about the gear you really need before getting started is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 25 at the Triangle, 4615 N. Lamar Blvd. For more information go to www.trizones.com.
- Tri Zones: Tri Zones is offering a 10-week women’s training program leading up to spring triathlon season. Teams meet twice weekly starting March 28 for coach-led pool swims, bike rides, runs, brick workouts and transition practices. Tri Zones has added a new women’s team in 2009 which meets on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Three other teams meet on Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings and are geographically located - North Austin, South Austin and Round Rock/Cedar Park. Each team offers two levels - First Tri (for beginners), and Tri, Tri Again (for those with triathlon experience). Tri Zones also offers an Intermediate training program for experienced triathletes who wish to improve skills and performance while maintaining camaraderie. For more information go to www.trizones.com.
- Red Licorice triathlon clinics: Red Licorice will hold free clinics in advance of the Women’s Triathlon Series. Participants receive 20 percent off at Bicycle Sport Shop. The first will focus on “Gearing and Clipping Out” and is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at Bicycle Sport Shop, 517 S. Lamar Blvd. The second will focus on “Apparel and Brick Workout” and is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5 at Bicycle Sport Shop.
- Swim clinics: Team Texas Swimming and Red Licorice will hold a free “Wetsuit Clinic plus a Boost Your Confidence Lecture with Keith Bell” at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2 at Austin Tri-Cyclist, 923 Barton Springs Road. Learn about open water swimming from Dr. Keith Bell, sports psychologist and author of 10 books on performance, then learn about proper wetsuit fit, selecting a wetsuit and wetsuit benefits from other experts. Keith Bell and Sandy Neilson-Bell will host another open water swim clinic starting at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 19 at Quarry Lake at Pure Austin, 4210 W. Braker Lane. A lecture will be followed by a timed open water swim starting at noon. Cost is $40 for the clinic and swim or $25 for the swim only. For more information go to www.redlicoriceevents.com.
- Danskin SheROX Triathlon Information Clinics: Learn what you need to know to prepare for a successful race day at an info session hosted by Sheila Taormina, a world champion triathlete and passionate motivator. The first is set for 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 at REI Gateway, 9901 North Capitol of Texas Highway, Suite 200. RSVP to Beth Waters at (512) 343-5550. The second is set for 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 at REI Austin Downtown, 601 North Lamar Boulevard . RSVP to Courtney Jeffries at (512) 482-3357.
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September 27, 2009
Look for me in The Nutcracker!
Guess what? I just found out that I get the one-night role of Mother Ginger in Ballet Austin’s upcoming production of The Nutcracker.
Yahoo!
I get to climb into the enormous, well-endowed costume of Ma Ginger and get rolled onstage for the evening performance on Friday, Dec. 18 at the Long Center. For 3 minutes I hang out in the costume while 16 children (!) run out from under the skirt and do a dance number.
No talent required, thank goodness!
Come watch me… For more information go to www.balletaustin.org.
(The photo above, from Ballet Austin, shows Mother Ginger during a performance last year. Quite a get-up, isn’t it?)
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September 18, 2009
Upcoming fitness events!
This weekend’s agenda includes the much-anticipated Dude Girl Triathlon (one of my favorite T-shirts, which has a bike’s chain ring on the front, is by Dude Girl). But that’s not all. Check out these fitness events in coming days:
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September 14, 2009
Trial run at the Oyster Race
I spent a couple of hours downtown Sunday morning, scavenging for coffee beans, tracking down a police officer and snagging a coaster from a bar on Sixth Street.
Rough night on the town, you ask? Nah. I was taking part in a tune-up for the upcoming Oyster, an urban adventure race scheduled for Oct. 11 here in Austin.
The race, a sort of cross between a triathlon and a scavenger hunt, involves running, biking and taking public transportation around town, and doing wacky tasks at check points.
The attached photos show scenes from last year’s race.
My team of three (me, husband Chris and neighbor Chris Bell) found ourselves collecting trash from the shores of Lady Bird Lake, working a sudoku puzzle and photographing a woman in Longhorn garb during Sunday’s trial run. It took about an hour and a half. The real race will take four to six hours, and teams will cover 30 or 40 miles.
Registration is $75 per person for the full race (less for the shorter Half Oyster), and each team must also raise $100 in pledges. (Teams of three or relay teams of four to six racers are allowed.) Proceeds benefit the non-profit Austin Parks Foundation, which works with the Austin Parks Department and volunteer groups to maintain area parks.
To register for the race, part of the Merrell Oyster Racing Series, go here.
The race starts at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. Team check-in is 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at RunTex Riverside, 422 W. Riverside.
According to organizers, the race could include anything from canoeing, eating, climbing, rafting, kayaking, trivia, golfing and bowling to whatever else they dream up. I predict a stop at the giant pile of dirt on Auditorium Shores that represents the amount of dog poop generated each day in our city. Expect to get wet, too.
It’s going to be fun, fun, fun!
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August 21, 2009
Upcoming fitness events!
And now, your upcoming fitness activities:
Looking ahead:
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August 14, 2009
Upcoming fitness events!
Lots of stuff on the fitness front in coming weeks. Check out these events:
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June 5, 2009
Your weekend fitness events
The starting gun for the weekend’s biggest fitness event, the Danskin Women’s Triathlon, goes off at 7 a.m. Sunday. (Packet pickup for the Danskin is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.)
If the Danskin’s not on your agenda, you’ve still got plenty of activities to choose from this weekend. Here are the highlights:
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May 15, 2009
Your weekend fitness lineup
Another full slate of fitness fun this weekend:
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April 24, 2009
Weekend fitness events
Here’s your lineup of fitness-minded weekend events:
What’s on YOUR agenda this weekend?
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April 21, 2009
Texas Round-Up
If you’re running the Texas Round-Up 10K this weekend, you’ll be running a new route that takes you by a slew of Austin icons, from the State Capitol and Bob Bullock Museum to Memorial Stadium, the Drag, the Santa Rita No. 1 oil rig and the Texas State Cemetery.
Wooo hooo! It’s always fun to run new routes, and with this one you’ll be so distracted by the tourist sites you’ll forget you’re getting in a good workout.
“It’s a one-stop shop for a slice of Austin history. And it’s got a ton of nice downhill running, which isn’t easy to find downtown,” says race director John Conley.
The races start at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 25 across from the Bob Bullock Museum, 18th Street and Congress Avenue. Besides the races, a fitness festival and FitKids FunZone are planned from 8 a.m. until noon. A family mile run/walk begins at 10 a.m.
Online registration for the footrace is closed, but you can register in person at the fitness expo from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday, April 24 at the Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St. Cost is $30 for the untimed 10K, $35 for the chip-timed 10K, $25 for the untimed 5K or $30 for the chip-timed 5K. The family mile is $10 per person. You can also register from 6 to 7:30 a.m. on race day morning near the starting line.
It’s all aimed at helping improve the health of all Texans. Interactive booths, face painting, healthy food and drink and health screenings are planned. Other than the races, iI’s free and open to the public.
For more information go to www.texasroundup.org.
Each year, Gov. Rick Perry names a Fit Texan winner. This year, it’s Denny Martin, who’s been obese since he was 10 years old. Martin weighed almost 400 pounds in October 2007. He’s since dropped 153 pounds (and aims to lose another 40) and plans to run the 10K.
Congrats Denny!
Click here to see the race course:
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April 17, 2009
Weekend fitness events
I’ve got your lineup of weekend fitness activities.
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April 11, 2009
Upcoming fitness events
Planning your fitness calendar? Keep these events in mind:
Have another event? Post it here.
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April 5, 2009
Do the Mighty Texas Dog Walk
Sure, you’ve done lots of foot races around town — and you’ve got the finishers’ medals to prove it. But what about your dog?
He can earn his own gold medal at the 11th Annual Mighty Texas Dog Walk, a 3-mile non-competitive stroll scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, April 11 starting at the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge. There will be six water stops for humans and canines along the way.
But there’s another goal — to win back the Guinness World Record for largest dog walk, currently held by England with 10,272 four-footed friends. We can beat that!
Taking your dog for a walk, by the way, is an easy way to grab some exercise. It gets you (and your pup) outside, burns some calories, stretches those muscles and has an overall pleasant effect on your health.
Just ask Sheri Soltes, founder and president of Texas Hearing & Service Dogs.
“I got started exercising for real at 35 by just walking my dog. It got both of us out of the house and I felt much less stressed after a 30-minute walk looking at the neighbors’ gardens,” Soltes says.
Those quick jaunts progressed to walking — and eventually running — excursions to Lady Bird Lake, Soltes says.
“I hit 50 in May and still wear college size clothes and enjoy excellent health. Plus, my border collie gets her jets burned five times a week and I haven’t strangled anyone in years,” she says.
See what I mean?
Registration is $25 per dog in advance or $30 the day of the event. Sign up online until 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at www.servicedogs.org, or in person from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, April 8-10, at Petco, 9828 Great Hills Trail. Packet pickup is April 8-10 at Petco or at the registration tent on walk day.
Proceeds benefit Texas Hearing & Service Dogs, in its 21st year of training adopted shelter dogs as working partners for disabled Texans free of charge.
Does your dog like to exercise with you? Tell me about it!
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March 31, 2009
Cyclists: Enter the Austin Commuter Challenge
Bike commuters, take your mark.
Bicycle Sport Shop is hosting an Austin Commuter Challenge, and you can earn points for how far and how often you ride your bike to work.
The contest will take place in May — Bicycle Month in Austin. Cyclists can pick one of two leagues in which to compete — the Committed Commuters, who will compete May 4-31, or the OK I’ll Try It league, who will compete May 11-17.
Participation is free.
The challenge aims to promote cycling as a green alternative for trips to work, school, the grocery store or anyplace else you’d normally drive. The store’s goal is to reduce the amount of carbon emissions by 97,000 pounds, burn a bunch of calories and save $22,000 in gas money.
“In addition to our environmental goals, we will be encouraging participants to record their routes at MapMyRide.com,” says Chris Carter, marketing manager at the shop. “Map My Ride has agreed to aggregate the recorded data allowing us to gain perspective on our future infrastructure needs.”
Registration for the challenge begins April 2 at www.bicyclesportshop.com or www.austincommuterchallenge.com.
An Awards Ceremony and After Party is scheduled for June 6 at Bicycle Sport Shop, 517 S. Lamar Blvd.
For more information, call Bicycle Sport Shop at 477-3472.
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March 27, 2009
Sign up for these events!
Tons of events are going on in Austin in the next few weeks. Here’s a sampling:
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March 21, 2009
Training clinics galore!
So many training programs and clinics are gearing up around town that I decided to put them all together here:
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March 20, 2009
Help me plan my season
I’m trying to figure out what events to sign up for this year. I’m feeling a little overwhelmed! Austin offers so many swimming, running, cycling, adventure racing, triathloning (and more) events that you could do one every weekend and never run out of races.
I mentioned my dilemma on my FaceBook page and immediately people started telling me what events I ought to do. Obviously, I need more input from you!
I’m also doing the Statesman Capitol 10,000, of course. Gotta do that classic Austin race, which is March 29. Go here.
I’ve always done the Cap2K Open Water Swim Race. I love to swim, and I love to swim in rivers and lakes. I especially love to swim from Red Bud Isle to the Rowing Dock. (That’s me swimming the course with race organizers Keith and Sandy Bell, above) Clear, cold water, limestone cliffs, fishies …. sigh. It’s the best. Look for it on May 3. Go here.
Lately, I’ve been doing the Danskin Women’s Triathlon as a relay with two friends. I do the swim, they do the bike and run. Which is great. It takes the pressure off and we always do pretty well. This year, we’ve got two big women’s triathlons — the Trek Women’s Triathlon (go here) on May 17 and the Danskin SheROX Triathlon (go here) on June 7. The photo below is me at the 2008 race.
I’m already planning on doing the Real Ale Ride in Blanco on May 30. I’ve never done it, but it sounds fun … should be a hilly ride, followed by barbecue (or portabello mushroom burgers) and live music. Go here.
I usually do the Pedal Power Wildflower Ride (go here) out at the LBJ Ranch State Park (and love it!), but this year I’ve already committed to doing the Zooma Half Marathon, which is scheduled for the same day, April 4. It’s the first year for the Zooma, another women’s event, and I want to try something different. Go here.
So … what else should I do, gang? What’s on your schedule this season?
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February 28, 2009
Let's go surfin' now ...
From my surfin’, camping, paddlin’, trekkin’, hikin’ and just downright cool pal Kimery Duda ….
This looks awesome, doesn’t it?
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February 24, 2009
It's My Park Day needs you!
You don’t have to go to the gym or run around a track to get a good workout. You can volunteer at a park!
The Austin Parks Foundation is looking for 1,600 people to plant trees, remove non-native plants, clean up trash and do other things to improve Austin’s parks system on It’s My Park Day, March 7.
I try to volunteer every year. I’ve put in shrubs and flowers at the Deep Eddy Bath House, hauled off brush at Pease Park and cleared the bike lane along Great Northern Boulevard in years past. You can choose from 40 projects.
Registration is open at www.austinparks.org.
All volunteers get a T-shirt, snacks and drinks, plus a big helping of gratitude.
Last year, more than 1,550 people worked at 43 park improvement projects, donating more than $60,000 of labor and materials in a single day to the city of Austin parks system.
Lead sponsor is Wheatsville Food Co-op. Other sponsors includeTBG Partners, Jackson Walker LLP, PBS&J, URS, MFI Foundation, Texas Gas Service, Enviromedia Social Marketing, Randall’s, GSD&M Idea City, RGM Advisors, Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects, Grande Communications, Barton Hills Neighborhood Association, Technu Extreme, REI and Hill Country Outdoors.
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February 7, 2009
Is going to work ruining your health?
Is going to the office making you fat? Are long hours keeping you from exercising?
Two Austin fitness professionals are teaming up to present a workshop to stop that from happening.
Certified personal trainer Karen Shopoff Rooff and nutrition counselor Allison Reyna will present a workshop designed to teach participants how to incorporate healthy habits into their work day.
“Fabulously Fit and Deliciously Fed in the Workplace” will include practical advice about integrating fitness into everyday work routines. Participants will learn exercises that can be done at an office desk or in a cubicle. Also on the agenda? Strategies for healthy eating, even when working long hours.
The workshop costs $25 and will be held from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8 at Soma Vida, 1210 Rosewood Ave. To reserve a space, contact Allison@foodaslife.com or 542-3354.
Shopoff Rooff is owner of Balance Personal Fitness Training, and Reyna owns Food as Life.
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November 30, 2008
Master web site for race results
Want to compare race results in a snap? When you type in your name at www.athlinks.com, up pops a list of races that you’ve competed in during the last few years, with your finish information for each one.
It’s not quite a complete list, but when I typed in my name, I found results from the 2000 and 2004 Danskin Women’s Triathlon (this year and last year’s didn’t show up, because I competed as part of a relay team), the Cap 2K Open Water Swim for the past few years, the 2007 and 2008 Statesman Capitol 10,000, and five years of the South Haven (Michigan) Blueberry Festival 5K.
And it’s free!
I think it’s a great way to track your progress. With a quick glance, I could see how my times have improved in the 5K Blueberry run. (This year was my fastest!)
The website pulls results from swimming, running and cycling races, plus triathlons, all over the country.
It also broadcasts your age (I’m 44, by the way) to anyone who cares. And if you’re shy about sharing race results, well, you’re out of luck.
Know of any other cool websites for athletes? Post ‘em here!
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October 28, 2008
Race for the Cure
Brace yourself for the flood of pink!
Packet pickup begins Wednesday for one of the biggest 5K runs in Austin — the 2008 Komen Austin Race for the Cure this Sunday, Nov. 2.
If you haven’t registered for the run yet, you still have time.
Both packet pickup and in-person registration is at 1107 Interstate 35 North, between 11th and 12th Streets on the east side of the highway, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
From 6-8 a.m. Sunday, race day, untimed participants can register at Auditorium Shores, and timed participants at RunTex on Riverside Drive.
In-person registration is $33 for adults and $23 for children. Race day registration is $35 for adults and $25 for children. Online registration is $30 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. Chip timing costs $3 ($5 on race day).
Online registration is available through 8 p.m. Friday at http://www.komenaustin.org.
Proceeds benefit a great cause. Seventy-five percent of profits raised from registration fees, donations and cash sponsorships stay in the Austin area to go toward education, screening and treatment services for people with breast cancer. The remaining 25 percent funds research grants through Komen National. Part of the registration fee is used to offset the cost of producing the race.
The race starts at 8 a.m. Sunday. Daylight Savings Time ends on race day, so remember to move your clock back an hour before you go to sleep Saturday night.
On race day, parking is available at One Texas Center for $7 a car or for free at the Texas Department of Transportation lots at Riverside Drive and Congress Avenue. Survivor parking is at the Palmer Events Center; parking pass issued with your survivor packet is required.
For more information call (512) 473-0900 or e-mail info@komenaustin.org.
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October 18, 2008
Huston Street wants you to get a flu shot
Former University of Texas Longhorn baseball player Huston Street, now a relief pitcher for the Oakland A’s, wants you to get a flu shot.
Especially if you have heart disease.
I didn’t know this, but the flu can exacerbate heart disease and lead to viral or bacterial pneumonia. That’s why flu-related death is more common among people who have heart disease. For those folks, a flu shot is as important as controlling cholesterol in preventing heart attacks and strokes, according to the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
Street cares because one of his Oakland A’s teammates died this past year of heart disease at the age of 28. Street has teamed up with the Mended Hearts’ I Heart Flu Shots campaign to remind people to get a flu shot. He brings that campaign to Austin today for the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk, which starts at 8 a.m. in front of the Capitol.
“I have seen the devastating effects of heart disease, and know how important it is to protect against its complications,” Street said in a press release. “Since the flu can be so dangerous for heart patients, it is important to make people with heart disease aware of the importance of an annual flu vaccination.”
The flu affects up to 20 percent of Americans every year, causing an average of 36,000 deaths, mostly in people age 65 or older.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Texas, but just one in three adults with heart disease received the flu vaccine in 2005. Getting a flu shot is one small thing people can do to protect themselves.
Austin’s Health Department will offer flu shots to uninsured or underinsured Austin/Travis County residents who are at a high risk of complications. Several clinics in the area will provide the flu shots through November. For more details including dates and locations, go to www.ci.austin.tx.us/health.
Mended Hearts is a national patient support group affiliated with the American Heart Association. For more information about its campaign, go to www.iheartflushots.com.
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September 9, 2008
Blow off steam at these fitness events
Wow. We’ve got some seriously ornery readers out there!
Perhaps a little physical exertion is in order. Take note of the following upcoming events:
The Austin Oyster Urban Adventure Race is coming up Oct. 12. It’s billed as a top-secret race — nobody knows exactly what the course is until the start of the race. Teams of three or six run-bike-scoot-skate-trek-climb-paddle (and other crazy stuff) their way around the city. The race was held in Austin for the first time last year, and nearly 40 teams signed up.
Registration is $99 for a team of three or $150 for a team. Each team must collect $300 in pledges. Proceeds benefit the Austin Parks Foundation. For more information, go to www.oysterracingseries.com/Austin-Home/home.aspx.
If you need some tips on how to tackle the Oyster, attend an information seminar from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at RunTex, 422 W. Riverside Dr.
Rogue Running is hosting a couple of fun free runs this month.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, anyone can join in a Taco Run. Coaches will lead runners on 7 or 10-mile runs at 7 a.m.; or 3 and 5 mile runs starting at 7:30 a.m. Afterward, Tacodeli will provide free breakfast tacos.
On Sunday, Sept. 28, it’s the same routine, only instead of tacos, participants get free popsicles.
Meet at Rogue Equipment, 500 San Marcos St. For more information call 493-0921 or email Leilani Perry at leilani@roguerunning.com.
Need some place to stash your keys and ID while you run? Austin entrepreneur and athlete Kim Overton showed off her product, the SPIbelt, on NBC’s Today Show last week.
It’s a small belt with a zippered pocket. It doesn’t bounce while you run.
Watch the segment here:
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/26525082#26525082
Lululemon is hosting a seven-week series of free outdoor yoga classes at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday beginning Sept. 17 at the Whole Foods downtown outdoor pavilion at 525 N. Lamar Blvd.
The classes will feature a live disc jockey. Extra mats will be available for those who don’t have one. Cold water and lemonade also will be provided. Please bring your own bottle to help avoid unnecessary waste. The line-up includes:
Sept. 17 - Acro Yoga: Acrobatics and yoga with a partner
Sept. 24 — Hip Hop Yoga: Hip Hop tunes are cranked up
Oct. 1 - Doga Yoga: Bring your pooch on a leash
Oct. 8 - Criss Cross Yoga: A strengthening CrossFit workout followed by yoga
Oct. 15 - Dude Yoga: Calling all men
Oct. 22 - Tantric Yoga: Yoga for better sex!
Oct. 29 - Halloween Yoga: Wear your best costume!
For more information, go to www.lululemon.com.
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