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View Full Post September Events & Festivals

Published: 8/31/2016

September in Austin is all about festival season - from comedy to film to music and more. Relax like a local by hitting the lake for an afternoon of paddle boarding before posting up on a patio with a refreshing local beer in one hand and the sound of a local artist in the background. If you're looking for a little more action as the days and nights cool off, check out these late-summer events & festivals: Through 9/4/16 Summer Classic Film Series the Paramount & Stateside Theatres Love classic movies? The Paramount Theatre has been... read more

Tags: Arts & Culture Film Live Music Sports Outdoors Fitness Free COTA Craft Beer Festivals

Posted in: Events

View Full Post Top 5 Places to Visit at the Butler Trail

Published: 8/15/2016

The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail around Lady Bird Lake is one of the most visited and beloved spaces in the Austin area – it truly is the heart of the city! The trail is a place where we go to connect with nature, with loved ones, and with ourselves. Have you visited before? Take this survey to help improve the future of the Butler Trail! While many locals use the trail almost daily, sometimes we need a little help breaking from our routines to explore all that the trail has to offer! Here are the top 5 places to visit at the Butler Trail for locals and... read more

Tags: Downtown Fitness Free Lady Bird Lake Outdoors Pet Friendly

Posted in: Outdoors

View Full Post 5 Minutes with a Local: Austin Tattoo Artists

Published: 7/11/2016

Two talented tattoo artists share their Austin ink stories, along with their fave spots to eat, drink and jam. Deb Obregon, aka Mom from South Austin’s Mom’s Tattoos , has been tattooing locals and visitors for more than 20 years. Here’s what makes her tick, on and off the clock. What’s the most common local tattoo? "We are well known for tattooing many of Austin's favorite local landmarks. The " Hi, how are you? " frog, the bat statue, and the beautiful Virgin of Guadalupe are just a few that have become permanent souvenirs thanks to us. The capitol... read more

Tags: East Austin South Austin True Austin Fitness Eat & Drink

Posted in: Arts & Culture

View Full Post The Music Run™ Austin

Published: 2/1/2016

From Hamburg, Germany to Bangkok, Thailand, the international Music Run ™ has brought the beat to thousands of participants. This year, the event overheard our rockin’ live music and wanted to try our mouthwatering breakfast tacos for themselves - so they decided to bring the beat all the way to Texas. That’s right, the Ultimate 5k Running and Music Festival is coming to the Live Music Capital of the World® on February 20. The energetic city of Austin is the ideal host for this fitness extravaganza. Featuring live music from talented local musicians and... read more

Tags: Events Live Music Fitness

Posted in: Live Music Sports

View Full Post Best Places to Cheer During the Austin Marathon

Published: 1/25/2016

For over 25 years, the Austin Marathon and Half Marathon has been an Austin staple for athletes and spectators alike. For 26.2 miles, the course navigates some of Austin’s most iconic regions including Downtown, South Congress, Lake Austin Boulevard, Hyde Park, the University of Texas, and finishing on Congress Avenue in front of the State Capitol. Due to the length of the course, it may seem a little overwhelming to decide where to cheer on your friends and family. To help, we've put together a list of our favorite spots where you can encourage everyone you know... read more

Tags: Downtown Fitness Coffee

Posted in: Sports Events

View Full Post Mount Bonnell for Beginners

Published: 11/1/2015

While part of the allure of Austin includes over 300 days of sunshine per year, those visitors and new residents with more urban experience might find themselves intimidated by the unbelievable variety of outdoor activities that the city has to offer. Whether you're here for the day or plan on sticking around for a while, Mount Bonnell is a great place to get your outdoor adventures started and witness some of the incredible views the city has to offer. Check out some quick tips for the short hike! Mount Bonnell for Beginners: Actually located in Covert Park, Mount Bonnell is... read more

Tags: Pet Friendly Family Fitness Free Parks Outdoors

Posted in: Outdoors

View Full Post Five Fit Austinites You Should Know

Published: 7/8/2015

Austin has been named one of the fittest cities in America (heck, we even have a magazine dedicated to the subject). And with miles of hike and bike trails, spring-fed pools and plenty of sun-filled days to soak up the outdoors, staying active in Austin comes naturally. Which may be one reason a number of world-class athletes call Austin home, including tennis ace Andy Roddick, Olympic medalists Leo Manzano, Trey Hardee and Brendan Hansen, and professional triathletes Desiree Ficker and Kelly Williamson. But the depth of Austin's fitness lifestyle extends further from up and coming... read more

Tags: Fitness

Posted in: Sports

View Full Post Top 4 Climbing Spots in Austin

Published: 4/10/2015

Austin tends to fly under the radar when it comes to climbing destinations, but it's actually a great place to climb year-round. Below are RootsRated's top 4 climbing destinations in Austin. Check them out to see what Central Texas climbing has to offer. If you're new to climbing, first check out their Beginners Guide to Climbing in Austin and learn how to get started. Climbing Reimers Ranch. Photo by Jacob Bodkin. 1. Barton Creek Greenbelt (Sport, Some Bouldering) If you're ever in south-central Austin, make sure you check out the Barton Creek Greenbelt . The limestone... read more

Tags: Fitness Free Outdoors Parks

Posted in: Outdoors

View Full Post Best Bets for Austin Outdoor Activities

Published: 2/9/2015

Let's be real. When you travel for work (or play) finding fit options outside of a treadmill or the predictably boring, boxed-in gym routine can be tough to come by. But with Austin's temperate climate and abundance of outdoor adventures, it's easy to get active outside the gym bag. Here are a few of our top picks for Austin outdoor activities for virtually any time of year: Run, Walk or Meander the Hike-and-Bike Trail Nothing speaks to the vitality of Austin's outdoor mindset like the 10.1 mile Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail in the heart of downtown. Bordering Lady... read more

Tags: Bats Central Fitness Free Lady Bird Lake Outdoors Pet Friendly

Posted in: Outdoors

View Full Post Earn Your Egg-Nog

Published: 11/19/2014

Ah, the holidays. A most wonderful time of year filled with visions of sugar plums and awakening perhaps to a white Christmas morning (well, maybe not so much in Austin). It's also a time where there's no shortage of temptations to stray from a typical workout regime or aspirational diet even for the most disciplined. But you can have your (gingerbread) cake and eat it too! Whether you're in town visiting friends or family or here for a weekend getaway, resolve to start a new holiday tradition, earn your egg-nog and warm up to these festive fun runs: ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot... read more

Tags: Holidays Sports Outdoors Fitness

Posted in: Sports

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