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FEATURES fitness | 10 of Austin’s Fittest Here at Austin Fit Magazine we spend a lot of time thinking about the word “fit.” What does it mean exactly? Does it refer to physical prowess, agility and speed? Does it require a certain number of hours on the treadmill or bike every week? What does it take to be truly fit? This year’s selection of 10 of Austin’s

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Fittest all embody what we believe to be the true definition of the word “fit.” Nominated by members of the Austin community, the qualifications asked that nominees be committed not only to their own personal health and fitness, but dedicated to helping others achieve a more active lifestyle as well.

by Rachel Levy

diet | Austin’s Fresh Eateries Eating out healthy may seem like an oxymoron to most, but in Austin there are a bevy of nutritious options for anyone

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on the go. Whether you’re exploring vegetarianism for the first time, pride yourself as a diehard vegan or just looking for easier ways to maintain your girlish figure, we’ve got the bases covered. This month, we feature five of our favorite home-grown picks that each pack fresh, healthy and delectable fare into a dining experience that’s uniquely Austin.

by Stephanie Pugh

sport | Austin’s Sports Stars

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In a city the size of Austin, professional sports don’t necessarily have the same interest, infrastructure or cache larger cities seem to enjoy. But that hasn’t kept the athletes away, as many professional all-stars have chosen to take up residence here in the Hill Country with the rest of us. Considering the laid-back, cosmopolitan blend captured in our unique city, it’s not particularly surprising that many of the world’s most popular and accomplished athletes call Austin home.

by Drex Earle, Ph.D. ON THE COVER: Governor Rick Perry, preparing for his morning run at Austin High School. Photography by Cory Ryan.

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CONTENTS

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HEALTH 10 health watch Cultural Influence 10 compare Pain Relievers 12 mythbuster Germ Warfare

HEALTH WATCH

FITNESS 20 web workout Zumba Dance Workout 22 training Recovery Strategies DIET 28 restaurant review Zocalo Taqueria Fresca Cafe 30 dietgram Bottled Iced Teas 31 recipe Blueberry Cinnamon Protein Pancakes

10 RESTAURANT REVIEW

SPORT 36 closer look Backyard Tossing Games 37 clubs Area Sports Leagues STYLE 38 gear Collector Shoes LIFE 40 by the numbers Austin City Limits Festival 42 readable “Forgive Me” 42 audible Summer Pop

PREVIEW

IN EVERY ISSUE 8 from the publisher 44 events calendar 46 runs, rides and tris 49 resource directory

28 gear

BY THE NUMBERS

XX SEPTEMBER ISSUE Look for articles on the Mysteries of Pain, Austin’s Independent Designers and a Fall Fashion Preview. Also find the Health Practice Guide inserted within the issue.

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I KNOW MOST EMPTY NESTERS these days end

THE TEAM

up traveling all over the country visiting their children when they’re grown. And while cross-country trips may have their allure for awhile, it gets old. My plan was always to live in a place so cool that my kids would want to live there, too, thereby eliminating the longdistance relationship. Enter Austin, the coolest city in America!

So, notwithstanding the strange weather we’ve been having, if any of you are questioning your decision to make Austin your home, think again. By popular consensus, it seems we do in fact live in one of the premier cities in the country. Of course you don’t have to take my word for it (or the thousands of Austinites who brag about it to all their out-of-town friends).

Check out what some other magazines are saying across the country.

According to Forbes, Austin is first in the nation in “coolness.” It also takes the top spot for singles and second for job growth. Over the past several years, Austin has been consistently placed in the top rankings in numerous categories. For example, in 2006, Money magazine ranked Austin No. 2 among the 10 best cities to live.

Even though Mayor Wynn is targeting 2010 as the year for Austin to become the fittest city in America, both Prevention magazine and the Podiatric Medical Association named Austin the second best city for fitness and walking two years in a row. And with more than 100 races a year, Austin always ranks as a runner’s paradise. And for my all time favorite...in 2005, DogFancy named Austin one of the top 10 cities to be a dog!

The truth is, you just have to live here to know how awesome Austin really is. I think one of its most endearing (and enduring) qualities is that it has something for everyone. When I ask people why they like it here, I hear words like “funky,” “cool,” “vibrant,” “innovative,” “creative,” “beautiful,” “hip” and “eclectic.” And that’s just from the imports. Long-time residents simply smile serenely because they know they figured it out a long time ago.

So what is it about Austin anyway? Well, I suppose it’s the whole enchilada — from the downtown scene to the hill country beauty. On any given day, the diversity of options is really limitless.

Some might wonder with so much going on, how anyone can get anything done. The answer may lie in the fact that you don’t have to rush out to play because Austin is playing all the time.

And that might actually be the real secret to our collective Austin addiction. The character of the city is so playful and fun, so quirky and casual, and so rich in opportunities. And its people reflect those same qualities. There’s a wonderful mood and attitude of hospitality and good nature here.

People just seem to care and are genuinely glad to be here, to be a part of everything that’s Austin. gearcity in America…it By the way, that idea about getting my kids to relocate to Austin, the coolest worked. So thanks to all of you — you’re Austin and you rank at the top of the list.

Keep Austin Fit,

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THE AMERICAN WAY Modernization and the worldwide breakaway from poverty may sound like undeniably positive trends, but a few troublesome repercussions have begun to make themselves known. As faraway countries have become more prosperous, their citizens have begun to live more like Americans — dining on the go, exercising less and choosing foods that are quick to prepare and not so healthy. In India alone, there are about 35 million diabetics and that number is expected to double within 20 years. It isn’t just diabetes and it isn’t just India; obesity, cancer and heart disease are all on the rise in developing countries as they expand in more ways than one.

EUROPEAN REBELLION No country is completely Calculating the effects of one culture on another is always contro-

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French women don’t get fat and that Greeks are remarkably

a “Western” diet — one based primarily on meats and sweets rather than traditional choices like soy, fish and vegetables — are at a high-

robust — assertions that many attribute to diets founded on fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats and whole grains. Other factors

er risk for breast cancer. Out of the 1,500 women who participated,

in these countries must be taken into account, such as health care

the ones who consumed foods like white bread, candy and milk on a regular basis were twice as likely to develop the disease. There are surely many forces at play here, but this wouldn’t be the first time

and psychological attitudes toward food, but we might be wise to look to Europe for a little inspiration. Like it or not, other countries are watching every move we make and it’s time we proved

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by Rachel Levy, photography by Cory Ryan

Here at Austin Fit Magazine we spend a

ture the mind as well as the body, to embrace healthy

lot of time thinking about the word “fit.” What does

habits in all areas of life, from nutrition and regular

it mean exactly? Does it refer to physical prowess,

exercise to helping the local community. The follow-

agility and speed? Does it require a certain number

ing Austinites are examples of just that—fit in mind,

of hours on the treadmill or bike every week? What

fit in body, fit in soul, fit in life. Nominated by mem-

does it take to truly be fit? This year’s selection of 10

bers of the Austin community, the qualifications were

of Austin’s Fittest all embody what we believe is the

relatively simple – nominees be committed not only to

true definition of the word “fit.” While dedication to

their own personal health and fitness, but dedicated

physical fitness is important, it’s also essential to nur-

to helping other achieve a more active lifestyle as well.

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Not every state finds its governor out running, biking or swimming on a daily basis. Let’s face it: most simply don’t have the time. But for Rick Perry, keeping fit is not only a hobby, it’s a priority. “Being governor of a great state like Texas has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” says Perry, “but the truth is, it leaves very little quiet time.

Exercise is a great release and allows me a little time each day to get my bearings.” He’s also made health and fitness a priority for the state, creating the Texas Round-Up in 2004 to counter rising obesity rates in Texas. “Cities across the state compete to win the Governor’s Challenge and the title of ‘Fittest City in Texas’,” he says. And Perry will be the first to tell you just how well Austin measures up. “Nearly every week during spring there’s a run or other fitness event promoting good health and physical fitness.” Don’t be surprised if you see the Governor out there pounding the pavement with you, too. “Most people think they can’t fit exercise into their daily schedule, but the extra energy your body generates will actually make you more productive.” So what are you waiting for? Get out there with the Governor and help make Texas the fittest state in the country!

G O V ER N O R R IC K PE R R Y In junior high, while most kids were watching MTV, Stephanie Pugh was glued to ESPN’s Bodyshaping and Flex. “I wanted to look like Rachel McLish, the first Ms. Olympia,” says Stephanie, owner of Venus Envy Personal Training. “I first saw a workout book of hers in junior high, and I knew that’s what I wanted to do.” After that, Stephanie started going to the gym to lift weights, an activity that eventually led her to make a career out of helping others meet their own fitness goals. “Once you’re a grown-up, you have to work that much harder to stay active,” says Stephanie. “I really enjoy helping people learn to do that in a one-on-one setting in their home, where they’re most comfortable.” Because her personal definition of the word “fit” has more to do with sustainability than strength, she strives to incorporate physical and emotional fitness into her training sessions. “More than anything,” she says, “I believe fitness is the result of a balanced life, so rather than working to achieve a

S T EP H A N IE P U G H

certain state of being ‘fit,’ we should work to achieve balance. If we can accomplish that, fitness will follow.”

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It may seem fitting to learn that Yancy Culp, coowner of sCULPture Boot Camp, was once a member of the US Navy, but his passion for fitness started long before that. As early as kindergarten, Yancy began running with his dad, the man he refers to as his inspiration.

“My father was a great runner when he was younger.

He’s no longer able to run, so one of the reasons I stay competitive is because I know he loves watching me compete.” This energy and passion rubs off on everyone Yancy encounters, from his boot camp clients to the high school athletes he helps train in the off-season. Even his friends and family can’t help but be energized by him.

“I’m always putting my family through awesome medicine ball workouts. We’ll be ‘shootin’ the breeze’ over a couple Shiner’s and I’ll drag the medicine balls out and we’ll get after it.” In his free time, Yancy travels with his wife to places catering to active people. Their 9 month-old daughter, Lily, keeps them busy as well. No doubt it’s only a matter of time before she’s out there hitting the pavement with her dad, looking up to him the same way so many others have.

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When Katie Gordon was faced with the reality of watching her husband’s health deteriorate due to cancer, she realized she could take control of her own well-being by staying active. “I went nuts,” says Katie.

“When I saw the results, I was shocked, and this motivated me even more.” As a Jazzercise instructor for more than 25 years, she teaches classes every day of the week, helping people with a wide range of fitness levels get in shape. “Fat is not the opposite of fit,” explains Katie. “The world puts so much pressure on people to be thin, but if you exercise aerobically three times a week and eat a reasonably-balanced diet, you can be fit.” Having been in the fitness business much of her life, Katie’s best advice when it comes to making a lifestyle change is to find an exercise program that’s fun. “People don’t believe this is possible, but it is.” In fact, she’s recently welcomed her own lifestyle change — becoming a grandma. “I want the last half of my life to be the best,” she says.

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While most people look forward to the weekends to catch up on their sleep, Paul Carmona uses his two days off from work to pack in some extra training time.

Even when he’s not training for a triathlon, a typical Saturday or Sunday starts at 5:30 a.m. Whether biking, running, swimming, playing soccer or softball, it’s no wonder Paul, his equally active wife and kids find themselves doing a load of laundry every day. His weeks are just as full, but devoted more to others than himself.

By day, he’s a lawyer at the Texas Attorney General’s Office; by night he coaches running groups at RunTex, helping beginners to advanced level trotters train and prepare for events. More than anything, Paul is living proof that it’s never too late to get started. “Don’t be discouraged if you find it very, very hard to get started,” he says. “Inertia is your biggest enemy.” As for Paul, he didn’t start training for his first marathon until he was 37, and he hasn’t stopped since.

PAUL CA RMON A Carey Kepler is not your average mom. In fact, she’s not your average anything. Driven by raw passion and the desire to push herself to the next level, not a day goes by when she isn’t training for her next event or helping others do the same. Instructor and coach at CrossFit Central, Carey teaches her clients that, “if you’re breaking a sweat and can still smile afterwards, that’s a workout you’ll keep doing.” One of the things that makes her smile is going on runs with her 15-month-old daughter. “Her longest run with me has been 13 miles,” says Carey. “Just recently she crossed the finished line with me and my husband when I completed my first Ironman in Idaho.” While she’s certainly an inspiration to women everywhere, not everyone needs to be a competitive triathlete to lead a healthy, active lifestyle. “Having a life free of prescription drugs and few doctors will be more fulfilling then that double

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mocha caramel macchiato in the long run,” she says.

“Be apart of your life, don’t just watch it go by.”

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Unlike some of our finalists, David Garza wasn’t always one of Austin’s Fittest people. “I used to weigh around 285 pounds,” says David. I smoked, drank a lot of beer and wasn’t very active.” This may be hard to believe given that he now competes in local races nearly every weekend, including marathons and triathlons. As a stayat-home dad, he’s lucky enough to have plenty of quality time with his son to teach him healthy habits. In fact, he’s already taking him on runs around the neighborhood.

“Sometimes I think we take our ability to exercise for granted,” says David. “My definition of fitness is having the ability to be active. It’s all about setting realistic goals.” When he’s not spending time with his wife or son, he teaches Krav Maga classes at Fit and Fearless in Austin, a martialarts practice that’s quickly gaining popularity for its efficient and innovative training methods. “It’s amazing how personal exercise is for people,” says David of his Krav students. “The experience is different for everyone, even two people taking the same class.” But his students have one thing in common — a dedicated and passionate instructor who embodies the true meaning of the word “fit.”

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Liberty Harper may have named her business (Liberty Fitness) after herself, but there’s a lot more to her name than lucky branding. For a woman who finds motivation in helping others face their own challenges, her personal philosophies on becoming and staying healthy are quite liberating indeed. When she isn’t burning off excess energy by going for a run with her puppy (who she found during a run around Town Lake), she’s teaching people that fitness doesn’t have to mean spending two horrible hours in a gym feeling uncomfortable. In the end, she believes in balance and discovering what’s makes each individual tick. “Enjoy it,” says Liberty. “Find something that you look forward to doing, and then do it.” She’s also living proof that exercise can bring people closer together. “My husband and I train together for races,” she says, “which allows us to create similar goals and become even closer in the process.

More than anything, I’ve found through fitness that I love to inspire, and plan to do so for the rest of my life.”

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LIB ERT Y HAR PER

Tom Mixon lives every aspect of his life to the fullest, a secret he’s willing to share with anyone who’s looking to jump on his health and fitness bandwagon. A former Navy Seal, Tom conducts militarystyle boot camps at Town Lake and in north Austin, a job that he’s passionate about, to say the least.

“My clients believe in what I’m doing for them,” says Tom. “It’s not often that I don’t wake up each morning ready to rock and roll.” Family plays an important role in his life as well, and he and his wife make sure to integrate fitness intelligently into their everyday lives. When he’s not working out or training others, however, he spends time with his two young boys or plays a round of golf with his dad. “Fitness is just one component of maintaining a happy life,” says Tom. “When fitness professionals begin teaching fitness inside the realm of overall wellness, I think more folks will jump on board to check it out.”

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Juliana Gonzales is not your average fitness star. She’s not a runner, a biker or a triathlete. Instead, she spends her days at Playland Skate Center. It may sound like a routine filled with childish fun and games, but as a Texas Rollergirl, Juliana’s training schedule is nothing short of intense. A relatively new sport, women’s flat-track roller derby requires five days of rigorous practice a week, including derby drills, speed skating classes, strength training sessions and outdoor skating.

And that’s when the girls aren’t traveling to competitions around the country. And while all that training certainly keeps her fit, Juliana (AKA “Bloody Mary”) makes an important distinction that many often overlook. “Being fit is a condition of the body,” she says.

“But being an athlete is a condition of the mind.” When asked how she stays motivated on days when she’s feeling burned out, Juliana says she simply tells herself to get over it. “It’s a privilege to be able to skate

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alongside the best skaters in the nation.”

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ZUMBA: The Latin Dance Workout

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SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE that working out can

dancing doesn’t revolve around strict choreography. It’s all

be fun. No, they’re not crazy dreamers. But they are usually

about moving to the music...and sneaking a few smiles into

the first ones to hit the dance floor. And if you’re feeling

your cardio routine along the way. “It’s great for just about

adventurous enough, you’d be wise to follow them towards

anyone,” she says, adding that, “it isn’t just a workout, it’s a

the newest “exercise-without-grimacing” trend. Zumba, a

party.” Participants are advised to wear athletic shoes, the

group class that draws from traditional Latin dances like

less traction the better, and should be prepared to burn any-

salsa and merengue, has recently grooved its way into Austin

where from 400 to 600 calories in an hour by learning three

from South America. It has an amazing knack for producing

or four basic steps that will be repeated again and again as

toner bodies and healthier hearts with sassy steps instead

the beat goes on. Each class is totally different (that’s more

of mind-numbing reps. There’s no time to complain when

than you can say about most aerobics sessions) but if you

you’re calypso-ing; there’s no time to realize how many

attend often enough you’ll really start to get in the groove.

calories you’re sweating off, either. And don’t worry, this

As the swivels and sashays become second nature, you’ll

playful program isn’t just for sure-footed ex-ballroom danc-

soon be feeling like those reality TV stars who think they

ers. Kristen G. of Body Business, Austin’s energetic Zumba

can dance — and you’ll be whipping yourself into shape in

connection, emphasizes that beginners are welcome and that

the process. For more information, visit BodyBusiness.com.

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In other words, no matter how often or how intensely you engage in your preferred method of keeping fit and healthy, don’t skimp on downtime if you’re hoping to achieve positive results. Taking a break is the smart, not lazy, thing to do, so identify your workout persona and choose the road to recovery.

COUCH POTATO First of all, what exactly is recovery? Kozusko tells us that it’s the process of returning all of one’s body systems to the state they were before exercising. Among other things, this means properly cooling down, stretching and re-hydrating. For regular folks who find themselves taking the occasional jog or squeezing in sporadic workout sessions so that fitness isn’t allowed to slip away, this means paying attention to your body’s needs as well as including two to three days of complete rest per week. Just because you aren’t training for a marathon doesn’t mean injury and over-exertion can’t happen, so listen to your body’s signals and take care.

AVERAGE JANE Some people devote more time to exercise; perhaps there’s a weight-loss goal to attend to or simply a personal desire to run, bike or swim faster.

These medium-level movers should allow themselves a full day of complete rest every week plus a day of active recovery (something that gets the blood pumping without causing too much stress or strain). For them, sleep is another important factor in the recovery process. “An extra hour of sleep in the morning or a well-placed nap in the afternoon,” according to Kozusko, promotes mental and physical rejuvenation for everyone, thereby ensuring that both your body and your mind will by ready for another day of challenges.

WEEKEND WARRIOR Kozusko states that, “contrary to popular belief, physiologically there’s no such thing as overtraining.” Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean that avid athletes have free reign to run themselves ragged. For serious workout warriors with strict objectives, it’s all about squeezing in active recovery or cross-training, and afterwards, all the regular rules are the same — grab a sports drink or peanut butter and jelly sandwich after a taxing session, then rid muscles of lactic acid and other waste products by finishing with a cool down. Even though it may be hard to fathom for those energizer bunnies out there, put the running shoes away altogether for a full week every three months or so.

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1} If you want a salad, but your leash won’t reach south of the river, check out Leaf in the 2nd Street District. While their location makes them pretty hip, their commitment to adding less plastic to the landfill is the hippest. They serve their delish delights in 100 percent compostable corn plastic cups with cutlery made from potato starch. Neat. But what about the food you say? It’s pretty darn hip, too. You can start with a choice of 12 standard menu salads ranging from the sublime (West Campus — your basic Greek Salad) to the ridiculously yummy (Asiago Lemon Shrimp). If none of those toss your salad, for a paltry $7.49 you can get a totally customized salad with your choice of lettuce, up to six other ingredients (including tons of fruits, vegetables, cheeses and nuts), then top it off with one of 20 (yes, 20) dressings — including five that are organic, three that are low-fat and two that are fat-free. For another few bucks you can add your choice of protein, too: chicken, tuna, tofu, flank steak, shrimp or Italian meats. All that adds up to a big bowl of yum, so what are you waiting for? Get outta here and go eat something!

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Okay, you’ve driven past it a zillion times and always thought to yourself, “What’s the deal with that place?” Well friend, if you’ve never actually parked and walked into Wheatsville Co-op nestled in its cozy location on the north edge of the drag, you’re really missing out — not only on one of the last true vestiges of Austin’s hippy roots, but on a truly satisfying selection of healthy grub. And anyone who thinks going vegetarian or vegan is too tough has never been to the Wheatsville deli. Way back in the good old days (let’s say, back in 1976 when Wheatsville first opened) you had to be a member of the co-op — meaning you volunteered to help out — in order to shop at Wheatsville. Nowadays, while folks are still encouraged to join the co-op and pull shifts at the register, it’s not mandatory. So if you’re a capitalist, don’t wear Birkenstocks and just want to check it out for the sake of curiosity, use your next lunch hour for a little Wheatsville patronage.

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3} If you’re anywhere around South First and Oltorf at lunchtime, you can no longer use “lack of time” as an excuse not to eat fast and healthy. Not only is the food at Baby Greens always screamingly fresh and better-tasting than anything so quick and affordable has a right to be, it’s 100 percent homegrown. Owner Sharon Mays opened this mini palace of produce in 2004 specifically to fill a void in the fast food market for fresh and tasty vegetarian fare. Any salad or wrap is available with meat if you must, and the dressings are to-live-for — even the low-fat ones. Old-school Austinites remember the location’s previous incarnation as a Short Stop, and one can’t help but chuckle smugly at the irony. At four years and counting, it looks like Baby Greens is here to stay and we’re all a little healthier and happier for it.

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RECIPE

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COST $0.15

INSTRUCTIONS Combine dry ingredients in food

1 1/2 cups whole wheat four

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1 cup low-fat buttermilk

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1/4 cup Horizon low-fat cottage cheese

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1 tablespoon Splenda

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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Cook until golden brown on each side.

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1 teaspoon baking powder

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Makes five pancakes.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (4 oz.)

Calories 105 Carbohydrate 18g Fat 1g

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Protein 5g Fiber 2.5g Sodium 230mg

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SERVING THE FASTEST BALL in the history of his sport is just one distinction Andy Roddick can claim on an already impressive résumé. Add to that: Former World’s No. 1, U.S. Open Champion and Runner-Up, two-time Wimbledon RunnerUp and tenacious Davis Cup competitor and you have the makings of a legendary career. Probably the coolest part is that Roddick’s just hitting his stride at the tender age of 24.

Originally from Omaha, Roddick moved to Austin and was a notable blip on the tennis radar screen even from an early age. Practicing regularly at Caswell Tennis Center in downtown Austin, he quickly developed skills that enabled him to con-

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quer the national junior circuit. Yet it wasn’t until he turned pro in 2000 that people starting building him up as the next big hope for American tennis. Much of that resurgence was due to Roddick’s quick rise in the rankings as the leading American men’s player, and impressive Davis Cup performances that followed year after year.

Despite consistent success on tour and immense popularity around the world, however, Roddick finds he’s still a regular guy in his old home town. “It’s cool to live in Austin,” he says. “It’s always nice to come back and not be on the road and have a place to call home. We don’t have a pro tournament here, so it’s nice to be able to connect with local fans as well.”

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4-time Olympic Gold Medal Winner

QUALIYING FOR THE Olympics is Marion Jones, who won four Olympic gold medals in 2000, but has had her career scarred by bad marriages and dogged by failed drug tests, is living in Austin with her new husband, sprinter Obadele Thompson of the Bahamas. Jones and Thompson, who were married in February, have a home here and are expecting a child. It will be the second child for Jones, a former All American basketball player for North Carolina, who has had one of the most distinguished careers of any American sprinter. Once, the greatest long jumper and sprinter in the world, Jones, who will be 32 this fall, hasn’t competed for two years. Jones has claimed that winning the gold medal at the 2008 Olympics

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lance | ARMSTRONG ARGUABLY THE GREATEST athlete in the history of sport, Lance Armstrong has had to slap adversity in the face so many times, it’s no wonder he chose to retire at the young age of 33. Emerging as an inspiring icon of hope, unrelenting courage and competitive invincibility for fans and fellow athletes all around the world, his battle back from testicular cancer showed so many of us what it means to be a true survivor.

Now focusing his efforts on cancer fund-raising and survivorship initiatives, Armstrong has found that applying the same discipline from his cycling career to the causes that matter to him most has been a recipe for success.

Besides his tight bond with his family

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and a fervent passion for health and fitness, the city he’s called home for so many years has become as much a fabric of his persona as anything else. Hosting a homecoming after his sixth Tour de France win in 2004 was just one example of this, sharing the historic victory with tens of thousands of Austinites in an elaborate ride down Congress Avenue. Despite celebrity, however, he wants to blend in. “It’s odd for me at times,” he admits. “It can be tough to be the guy everybody came out to celebrate.”

When asked why Austin means so much to him, his answer is quite simple. “This is my home,” he explains. “It’s a place I think is one of the finest communities in America.

It’s a great place to live. It’s a great place to raise kids. It’s a great place to ride a bike.”

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THE DISCIPLINE it takes to be a professional triathlete is enormous...and that’s before you factor in the challenge of keeping it together on raceday. But Desirée Ficker, runner- up in last year’s Hawaii Ironman World Championships and local tri phenom, somehow manages to do it with her own brand of infectious charm and disarming grace. As a result, she’s made quite a name for herself, both on and off the tri circuit.

Originally hailing from Potomoc, Maryland, Ficker, now 31, has been a fulltime triathlete for more than eight years, diving in just after graduating from the University of Alabama in 1998 (she’s been a pro for six years and was an amateur for a little more than two).

Today, she’s considered a seasoned veteran and a widely-known fixture on the local tri and running scene. Whether she’s competing in a half-marathon or trying to set a triathlon PR, more often than not she’s the one to beat.

“There’s always a downside to every job,” she says, “but I realize how lucky I am that I can do something I enjoy. It’s an

adventure for me. And I love competing.

It’s a very intimate thing when you’re riding with people or running night next to them, and you’re suffering and enduring this thing together.”

During her free-time, Ficker can be found hanging with friends, catching a late brunch at Galaxy Café on the weekends or playing fetch with her dog, Pandora, at Barton Springs.

“Pandora’s a labrador-pit bull mix so she just loves the water,” Ficker explains.

She’s strong and will swim all day long if I let her. She’s relentless.”

And if you happen to be lucky enough to bump into Ficker around town, you’ll discover she’s as sweet and humble as anyone you’ll ever meet. Not to mention she’s become a huge fan of her new hometown.

“This is such a great place to live and train,” she says. “We have nice pools, there’s plenty of room to ride, lots of good cyclists and of course, there’s no better place to run. Aside from all that, the quality of life is just so great. People are so friendly here. I really do feel lucky to be able to live and train in Austin.”

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WASHER TOSS ::

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LADDER GOLF ::

Having been played at enough

tailgating events and family reunions to receive several colorful nicknames, it’s best known as Ladder Golf and everyone’s invited to give it a try. From grandma to the little ones, all should have enough muscle to launch the “bola” (two golf balls connected by string) towards the awaiting three-rung ladder, with the goal of landing it on the one with the highest point value (usually the middle rung). Tournaments, professionally-designed equipment and a dictionary full of playtime slang (“razzle dazzle,” “black hawk down,” “MacGyver,”) indicate that, no matter what it’s being called, this lawn diversion has quite a following.

CORNHOLE ::

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and Croquet, Cornhole was conceived in Cincinnati and embodies the fun-loving spirit of doing a lot with very little.

Based on the premise of a slanted board and a few bags of corn, millions of people have spent hours of time devoted to this pastime, which has actually inspired professional leagues and a number of spin-offs, including Bean Bag Toss and Tailgate Toss. Like the others, Cornhole is simple to pick up (it basically boils down to a game of “get it in the hole”) and hard to walk away from; such is the curse of the brilliantly-simple backyard game.

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On September 14 through 16, Zilker Park will be filled with 70,000+ visitors enjoying the sounds of 130 bands on 8 stages.

ACL Festival was first held in 2002 ; it was a 2-day event featuring 70 bands

Including a 30-minute rain interruption, last year’s set

by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers lasted 2 hours

It has been a 3-day event since then, and this year will feature 130 bands

Single day tickets for 2007 cost $80 dollars

Average high temperatures in late September usually hover in the upper 80’s

Three day passes in 2004 could be had for $70 plus service fees

On Sunday of the 2005 festival the temperature reached 107 degrees

This year, for $3,400 you and three of your closest friends can enjoy VIP passes, which include meals, drinks, shaded sitting areas, “special snacks” and mini spa treatments

Attendees are allowed to bring 2 factory sealed water bottles each day

The festival will have an estimated $26.3 million economic impact on Austin

Bob Dylan, this year’s headliner, is 66-years-old Last year Tom Petty, Van Morrison and Willie Nelson all played packed evening sets; they’re 56, 61 and 74, respectively Joss Stone, who will take the stage on Friday at this year’s festival, is 20-years-old

60 percent of the sales tickets were sold to people outside of Austin This year, the Austin Parks Foundation made a donation of $150,000 to the Austin Parks and Recreation Department to continue its much needed irrigation project at Zilker Park, site of the ACL Festival

For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.ACLfest.com

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AMONG THE MOST VIOLENT and chaotic events in

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recent history, apartheid was a policy of segregation which denied

if sluggish, start. But the exten-

the civil rights of black South Africans until rioting escalated to

sive exposition is executed with

the point that Nelson Mandela was freed from prison and elected

a firm style as time shifts from

President, ending a 50-year-old system of discrimination. The

one period of Nadine’s life to

bloodshed was horrific. But the attention it garnered in the world

another. An interweaving narra-

was essential to freeing the native peoples of South Africa from

tive masterfully depicts multiple

bitter prejudice. And the situation is even more complex than it

character arcs. The sophisticated

sounds. Suspenseful and intuitive, Amanda Ward’s third novel, the

parallelism reveals deep insights

first of a two book deal with Herculean publisher, Random House,

into femininity, repentance and

“Forgive Me” keeps the reader guessing until the very end as it

the eminent confrontation with death. Ward’s purposeful plot

navigates the moral territory of this contemporary Gordian Knot.

deception tells of our regrettable aversion to truth, and exposes

The characters are as conflicted as the issues; even as contradic-

essential flaws in the enigma of human perception. All in all, it’s

tory and much like the Austin based writer’s last novel, “Sleep

an approachable, sparse prose that keeps the pages turning while

Toward Heaven,” they’re set in the throes of an historical event.

giving a new journalistic history lesson. We forgive Mrs. Ward for

The central character, Nadine, is a war correspondent involved

being a bit tidy with the ending, even though it remains as shock-

in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission trials, which granted

ing as the preceding violence, but certainly more pleasurable.

amnesty to a number of previously convicted murderers involved

Edgy and entertaining, Amanda Ward is a fierce talent, set to be

in rioting against apartheid. The quips characteristic of Ward’s

remembered as one of Austin’s great novelists.

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Local rockers in the vein of Spoon and What Made Milwaukee Famous, this album has been a long time in the making. Catchy and accessible, these indie-pop songs mull over themselves in big, sweetly sung vocals that will have you toe-tapping and singing along before your iPod’s in the red. Equally apt for a bike ride or a fashionable dinner party, you’re sure to hear this on your friends’ “not-so-random” shuffle soon.

Look for the album to drop on August 14.

BLACK BEFORE RED

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Belgrave to Kings Circle

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I Eat Records

Another sleeper band, Austin’s best-kept secret have finally released their long-awaited full-length debut.

Since taking a lengthy break to work on other projects (they share a rhythm section with Voxtrot), they’ve been working on a fresh approach to their brand of prog-pop. Accompanied by vocals reminiscent of Blow and lines that circumvent the status quo, it’s sure to generate new waves for the group as synth hooks explode from eerie circus tunes, bringing fun music with a message to the dance floor.

BRYAN FERRY

>> Dylanesque >>

Virgin Records

Considering his penchant for covers and two Bob Dylan tracks on his last album, “Frantic,” it shouldn’t shock us that the former Roxy Music singer would continue to wish himself a Zimmerman. It’s not that his treatment of Bob’s material is dishonorable; there’s no question that these are beautifully composed, dreamily sincere renditions. But the idea of spending an entire LP covering the Jewish Cowboy’s best in Ferry’s generic “Pettyesque” fashion is tragic and the result’s comic. To be blunt, this album is absurd and not in a good way.

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Darnd’st Du in Texas

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Jack’s Generic Triathlon

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Massage School Open House

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Community Night at Austin Children’s Museum 08

Overcoming Food Cravings

Macrobiotic Cooking Demo

Austin Farmers Market

Massage School Open House

Yoga for Allergy and Asthma

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Race for the Crown 10K

Old Gruene Market Days

Austin Ice Cream Festival

5K for Clay

Yoga At Barton Springs

Bas Rutten MMA Seminar

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Fila Relays

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Triangle Park, 4600 Guadalupe | austinfarmersmarket.org

Stop by the new location at the Triangle each Wednesday to check out the fruits, vegetables and more that local vendors have to offer. Add a little live music to the mix and it’s a guaranteed good time that benefits the Sustainable Food Center. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

AUGUST 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 | Austin Farmers Market

DIET

St. | fi tandfearless.com

UFC Heavyweight champion will be in Austin for a one day seminar which will cover aspects of his Mix Martial Arts system including take downs, striking, ground fighting and more. Preregister now. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Fit and Fearless | 1701 West 35th

AUGUST 11 | Bas Rutten MMA Seminar The undefeated

Bring a yoga mat or towel to these free Saturday sessions at Barton Springs. 6 p.m. | Barton Springs | Robert E. Lee Entrance

AUGUST 4, 11, 18, 25 | Yoga At Barton Springs

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Rio Grande | 472.YOGA | austinmeditation.org

AUGUST 15, 22 | Introduction to Meditation Through this two-part class, learn ways to calm the mind, control the senses and relieve stress and anxiety. Meditation can be a gem for anyone’s hectic life. A free event, but reservations are needed. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Austin Meditation Center | 2307

Road | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | TLCschool.com

Explore the possibilities of a career in massage therapy. Meet other students and faculty while touring the facilities and asking questions. Lauterstein-Conway Massage School | 4701-B Burnet

AUGUST 8, 22 | Massage School Open House

963.8364 | yogasolutions@gmail.com

Macrobiotics, known worldwide for its use in healing and preventing cancer and chronic disease, is really just a holistic way of looking at your life, health and emotions. Come see how this can be useful to your life during a free cooking seminar.

and Asthma Jogi Bhagat, RYT from Yoga Solutions presents this donation-based workshop every Wednesday, through effective breathing and stretching exercises, with a focus on increasing the stamina of the respiratory system, draining mucous from the lungs and relaxing tense chest muscles. Email registration is required. 11:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. | 10008 Mount Rainier Dr.

AUGUST 5 & 19 | Mojo Kickball This multi-ball kickball game was conceived in Austin and combines elements of dodgeball, tag and touch football. It fills a void in recreational sports that has existed for a long time. Fun for adults and children alike. Check Web site for schedule. mojokickball.com

Recreation Center, 7500 Blessing Ave. | austinfloorball.com

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | St. John Community Center, Virginia L. Davis

All you need to do is bring sneakers and some water; a basic floorball stick is provided. Come see what floorball is all about.

AUGUST 7, 14, 21, 28 | Floorball Pick-Up Games

Austin Rock Gym offers a free climbing clinic just for women every Monday night at both North and South locations. This is an informal, hands-on clinic and will cover basic to advanced climbing techniques. 7:30 p.m. to 9 pm. | austinrockgym.com

AUGUST 6, 13, 20 & 27 | Ladies Climbing Clinic

SPORTS

Whole Foods Culinary Center | 525 N. Lamar | 542.2340

See Deirdre Earls, RD, LD, author of Austin’s “Quick Guide to Reversing Chronic Diseases through Healing Foods.” Learn the tasty shortcuts that enabled Deirdre to reverse her own disabling disease with nutrition instead of chemotherapy. Deirdre offers tips and options for quality nutrition and convenience with emphasis on how diet can prevent, manage and potentially reverse many chronic diseases. Come hungry.

AUGUST 14 | Let Food Be Your Medicine

Springs Road, Ste. M-1 | 257.0898 | mindhunger.com

Learn to control cravings that lead you to the refrigerator or snack machine when you aren’t hungry. Identify personal eating triggers and apply the C.A.L.M. plan to change eating behavior.

Pre-registration required. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | 4131 Spicewood

AUGUST 8 | Overcoming Food Cravings

6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. | Casa de Luz | 1701 Toomey Rd. | 476.2276

AUGUST 8 | Macrobiotic Cooking Demonstration

HEALTH

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STYLE

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AUGUST 26 | Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Be part of the world’s largest hot sauce festival, drawing as many as 15,000 spectators, and more than 100 gallons of hot sauce consumed every year. Admission is absolutely free with a donation of three non-perishable food items for the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas. Waterloo Park | 12th & Trinity | 11 a.m.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | bamboocentral.net

2220 Barton Springs Rd. | Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Sunday,

the wonders of bamboo with presentations, demonstrations, educational information and treasures from the bamboo garden. Bamboo plants and crafts for sale. Zilker Botanical Garden

AUGUST 25, 26 | Texas Bamboo Festival Celebrating

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There will be live music, contests and more. The event will raise money for local charities, such as the Austin Children’s Shelter, La Leche and Habibis Hutch. Waterloo Park | 12th & Trinity

AUGUST 18 | Austin Ice Cream Festival This first

AUGUST 18 & 19 | Old Gruene Market Days Nearly 100 vendors offer uniquely crafted items, collectibles and packaged Texas foods. Gruene Historic District | gruenemarketdays.com

5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | 201 Colorado St. | austinkids.org

dances and come learn more about this fascinating culture.

AUGUST 8 | Community Night at Austin Children’s Museum See the Anu Dancers perform a variety of Indian

p.m. | Saturday, 10 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

deals of the year, plus there’s a wakeboard grind competition. All children under age 12 receive a free life jacket. Friday, 12 p.m. to 9

AUGUST 4, 5, 6 | Austin Boat Show Focused on the best

LIFE

Rio Rita | 1308 E. Sixth St. | 478.3934

Covering everything from needlepoint to origami, this cantina-based group is designed for socially-minded crafts people who want to meet with fellow artisans. Every Thursday. 7 p.m.

AUGUST 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Arts and Drafts

RUNS, RIDES & TRIS AUGUST 2 | Moonlight Margarita Run After a shotgun start at sunset, runners and walkers will wind their way along a 5K course through the streets bordering Town Lake. Immediately afterward, the Town Lake Trail Foundation will host a post-race party with margaritas, mariachis and wonderful Tex-Mex by Maudie’s. Sunset | Austin | moonlightmargaritarun.com

AUGUST 4 | Aqua Terra Sprint Adventure Race Open to solo and tandem teams and either kayaks or canoes may be used.

Keeping with the Aqua Terra tradition, racers will paddle, splash and trek their way to the finish line. River-front camping will also be available for the true outdoor adventurer. 8:30 a.m. | TG Canoe Livery, San Marcos | aquaterrarace.com

AUGUST 5 | Jack’s Generic Triathlon The swim is held in the Texas Ski Ranch cable lake, free from any boats. The bike and run are held on back-country central Texas roads with little to no traffic. Post-race party will include a free Texas Ski Ranch cookout with beer, ice cream and thousands of dollars in free gear. 8 a.m. | Texas Ski Ranch, New Braunsfels | runtex.com

AUGUST 12 | Darnd’st Du in Texas The Darnd’st Du is a 5K run/30K bike/5K run through the countryside of San Marcos. It starts and finishes in the Tanger Outlet Mall property at Centerpoint Road and IH 35. The event benefits the American Cancer Society. 7 p.m.

Tanger Outlet Center, San Marcos | darndstdu.com

AUGUST 18 | 5K for Clay A benefit-driven fun run/walk for everyone. In honor of Clay Madsen, our goal is to pass on the hope that CMRC will be a safe place where children and adults learn the leadership and sportsmanship qualities that Clay upheld through his life. 8 a.m. | Clay Madsen Center, Round Rock | 5kforclay.com

AUGUST 25 | Race for the Crown 10K Join us for a healthy morning in the Hill Country and support the Kendall County Fair Association. The 10K course is through Boerne, flat with a few gently rolling hills. The 2-mile walk is flat, paved and goes through the Hike and Bike Trail. 7:30 a.m.

Boerne | rogersoler.com

AUGUST 25 | Deep Eddy Mile The sixth annual Deep Eddy Mile is a 1,766 2/3-yard swim.

The swimmer in each category who achieves the fastest recorded time for the event wins. Warm-up starts at 7:30 a.m. and the meet starts at 8 a.m. 401 Deep Eddy Dr. | 327.2260 | americanswimmingassociation.com

AUGUST 26 | Skeese Greets Women’s Triathlon The day will consist of a 500-meter swim, a 14.1-mile bike ride and a 5K run. Afterwards participants and their families are welcome to hang out and eat burgers while celebrating their success. There will be door prizes and awards, but most of all, fun and camaraderie. 8:30 a.m. | Texas Ski Ranch, New Braunsfels | doublextri.com

AUGUST 31 | Fila Relays Four-person teams unite to race, jog or stroll around the perimeter of Zilker Park, each running one 2.5-mile loop before handing off to their teammate. Racers will receive a Fila T-shirt and other goodies. After the race, participants can enjoy a free concert in the park as well as dinner compliments of Tacodeli. 6:30 p.m. | Zilker Park, Austin | fila.com/filarelays

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