Recreation
- Austin gets its own Ironman 70.3 triathlon in October
- Hoop it up on World Hoop Day and every day
- How to become a faster cyclist? Quit riding with Lance
- Obstacles? What obstacles?
- Dude Girl clothing comes with cowgirl spirit
- Geared up for work
- Catamaran racers battle Gulf of Mexico
- Serious pro bicycle racers head for Austin
- Three generations train for Danskin Women's Triathlon
- Cowboys take aim at balloons
- Austin cyclists head to Alaska in Texas 4000 for Cancer
- Expedition School founder stays fit through travel
- Diabetes is no deterrent
- Masters of the pool
- Bike Month activities include free breakfast, pedaling with city officials
- For Dragon Boat Festival teams, getting in synch proves to be monster challenge
- Kid gyms help children stay in shape
- Red carpet? More like mossy trail for this film fest
- Cap10K wants your feet on the street
- History of rowing in Austin dates back more than 100 years
- The physical side of running for office
- Looking for new running shoes? Hit the Rogue, Jack
- Know when to back off training
- Outlaws play for real, no matter their gender
- Fading vision doesn't diminish cyclist's passion
- Recovery starts when you finish the marathon
- Three cheers for 3M Half Marathon runners (me included)
- Devastating accident doesn't keep former soldier from exercising
- Racewalking offers low-impact alternative to running
- Working in a workout
- Restaurant's fitness team helps customers eat right, exercise
- Not your patio Ping-Pong
- Tuning in a workout
- Deep-tissue massage, though uncomfortable, can do world of good for those who are active
- Paul Carrozza to unveil new RunTex Institute
- Endurance athlete Lynne Smith is swimming to France
- Scott Cary wants to whip the police force into shape
- Aaron Peirsol swims for Olympic medals and ocean health
VIDEO
Explore Deep Eddy Pool
Get to know Deep Eddy, one of the many year-round pools in Austin and the oldest outdoor pool in Texas.
More video
- Meet Olympic swimmer Sandy Nielsen-Bell
- Gear tips from a gold medalist
- Gotta get the gear
- Open-water swimming options
- Classes at the Dell Jewish Community Center
Weather
Fit City
Free movie screening: Extreme jump...
Jump roping as an extreme sport? Apparently. The Austin Film Festival will host a free screening of a documentary about competitive...
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- Road Rash: I could take Lance Armstrong
Video
- Cycling: Austin's scene | Bike to Work Day | Biking downtown | Criterium | Meet a commuter cyclist | Ride for the Roses | Safety tips | The right bike | You and your bike: A perfect fit
- Running: Foot orthotics | RunTex's Paul Carroza | The right shoes | Tips for new runners
- Swimming: Classes at Dell Jewish Community Center | Gear tips | Gotta get the gear | Meet Olympic swimmer Sandy Nielsen-Bell | Open-water swimming
Upcoming events
- 8/9: Balance 5K
- 8/16: 5K for Clay
- More recreation events
Links we like
- Cycling: Austin Bike Routes | Austin Cycling Assn. | Austin Bike Routes | Austin Hike and Bike | Austin Yellow Bike Project | Bicycle Austin | Bike Mojo
- Running: Austin Rogue Running | Austin Runners Club | Capitol 10K | Google Maps Pedometer | Trail guide
- Swimming: American Swimming Assn. | Area pools | Austin Parks and Recreation | Austin Swimming | Longhorn Aquatics | TeamTexas








