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Contents Editor’s Letter 10 #keepaustinfit 11

HIGHLIGHTS

Exposure 82 Ask Anything 16

Austin’s Fittest 38 Community Corner 66

Events 78 Rides + Races 80

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While rock climbing and central Texas might not obviously go hand in hand, two gyms are helping Austin’s climbing community reach new heights.

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ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: DAVID FUENTES

NUTRITION

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Recipe 18 No-Cook Camping Snacks 20 Being Human 22

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Wellness FAQ 70

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From the Editor different last summer when we drove to Arches in Utah, and stopped at Colorado National Monument along the way. She could go on about geology forever.

As it goes hand-in-hand with her love for rocks, one of my favorite things about my mom is that she’s always up for an outdoor adventure. Whether it be skiing, rafting, hiking, ziplining, or just finding a cute park to sit and chat.

In many ways, I’m just like her. While I’m nowhere near as obsessed with rocks, I crave being in the mountains, getting into a little adventure, and all things outdoors. I’m always up to try anything. I love snowboarding, rafting, climbing, and ziplining. I never get sick of gorgeous views, or the smell that ensues an afternoon mountain rain.

Loving the mountains is just in my blood.

While we may not have mountains, Austin has its own plethora of unique outdoor fun. After putting together this issue, it’s actually more evident to me the abundance of outdoor adventure we have access to. Which also made this issue challenging in the sense we didn’t have the space to include it all.

For our cover story, I got a little creative with the idea of outdoors. Rather than cycling, I thought how about motocross? I found a training facility right here in Austin, Mx Factory, run by former professional rider, Tyler Livesay (who’s on our cover). He even taught me how to ride myself.

Check out that story on page 48.

There’s also a story about hydroflight, a unique new water sport, as well as a spotlight on a member of USATF Mountain Running team—which I didn’t even realize was a thing—who trains here in Austin.

All that to say—be curious, get outside, and seek out some adventure. You’ll be amazed what you might find.

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he is a geologist by trade, but her curiosity for rocks and the earth comes naturally.

Growing up, our twice-yearly road trips to Vail, Colorado, typically involved making some stop along the way at different landmarks, places like Capulin Volcano in New Mexico or the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. There she would morph into our own personal tour guide, giving my sister and me the lowdown on the type of rock we were looking at, the era it was formed, how the earth’s movements created it, etc. It was no

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DISCOVER THE GREAT OUTDOORSY RV Sharing Platform Moves HQ to Austin

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ustin may be known as the Live Music Capital of the World, but it’s also quickly emerging as the Outdoor Capital of the World—or, as some would say, the Outdoorsy Capital of the World.

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In April 2018, online RV sharing platform, Outdoorsy, moved their headquarters from San Francisco to the heart of Austin, where they are currently finishing the build-out of a new, state-of-the-art office space in the heart of the capital city.

Why did they choose Austin for their new headquarters?

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“We settled on Austin as our new headquarters due to several reasons including the artsy vibe and low tax base,” says Outdoorsy CEO, Jeff Cavins. “For our employees, the cost of living is a huge perk compared to San Francisco. Now they can get a two-bedroom condo overlooking the city with a two-car parking garage and a swimming pool. Other business reasons for the move include the talent pool depth among millennials, Austin’s top city award for job seekers, and the vast award-winning park system.”

Outdoorsy is part of the online, shared, peer-to-peer economy boom, much like Airbnb. With Outdoorsy, instead of renting out homes or apartments, owners can earn money by renting out their personal RVs, travel trailers, or campervans directly to curious adventure-seekers interested in experiencing life on the road—without the long-term commitment.

RV travel isn’t just for retired folks anymore. In fact, according to KOA’s 2017 North America Camping Report, one of the largest growth segments in this booming industry is millennials followed by young

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families with kids.

Not sure if RV travel is your cup of tea? Rent one for a short weekend getaway—or as a traveling companion for your next race weekend—and keep your sense of adventure close and modern day comforts (like a bed and a bathroom) closer.

Heading to a concert or a sporting event and don’t want spend thousands of extra dollars on flights, meals, and hotels? Rent an RV and enjoy meals, showers, and naps in the comfort of your own home on wheels.

Need to take the kids to a long-distance soccer tournament and don’t want to fly or travel jam-packed in your own vehicle? An RV offers a budget-friendly solution, not to mention it comes with a side of family bonding and hard-to-rival sightseeing opportunities.

If you’ve been contemplating the RV life, slow your roll, step into the driver’s seat for a test drive, and start exploring. You’ll most likely learn that you don’t really need much in life—as long as there is a s’mores kit and the light of a crackling campfire waiting at your final destination. afm

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With expert advice from Austin industry leaders, we’ve got answers for all your health, fitness, and overall wellness-related questions.

The specific dosage of vitamin D for each individual is different.

“Not everyone is the same,” says Barbara Gaston, RN with People’s Pharmacy. “We realize higher levels are needed for people with bone issues, osteoporosis, bone brittleness, immune function, and skin issues. Many factors contribute to determining the proper dosage.”

She recommends getting blood work, and specifically asking for a vitamin D check once every couple of years.

“If you are concerned, once a year may be more beneficial,” Gaston says.

Once your medical doctor, RN, or Naturopathic Practitioner recommends a dosage, make sure to stay consistent.

“It could take approximately one month to build up your levels. Once levels are elevated, stay on the dosage because vitamin D levels could decrease quickly,” Gaston says.

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Vitamin D is overall a safe vitamin, according to dermatologist Jennifer Gordon.

Since it is a fat-soluble vitamin, there is a small risk of having too much vitamin D in your system. It’s more serious when you aren’t getting enough. Since vitamin D is required for building healthy bones, a deficiency puts you at risk of osteoporosis. It may also play a role in hair loss and aid in preventing cognitive decline and multiple sclerosis.

“Make sure you get your vitamin D,” Gordon says. “If you are unsure if you are getting enough, get tested and don’t count on sun exposure to be enough—it isn’t worth skin cancer. Take a supplement and eat some fortified foods and fatty fish instead.”

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I’m severely allergic to poison ivy and oak. How can I protect myself?

Preventive action is best.

4 Keep your dog away from these poisonous plants. While dogs are not affected by poison ivy or oak, they can be a carrier. If your dog rubs against your skin, it can be passed along to you.

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1 “Identify the plant,” Gaston says. “Three leaves together and usually shiny. It’s all around Town Lake. Typically, you will see poison oak along the trails.”

2 Cover up. Wear high socks, long pants, long sleeved shirts, and gloves (especially when gardening). Staying covered keeps the oils off your body and will prevent rash.

5 Wash. If you think or know you have had contact with the poisonous plant, you immediately wash the oil off.

3 “Before you go out, layer up with moisturizer, sunscreen, and a topical barrier protectant,” Gordon says. “This may help the actual chemical not contact the skin as much as it might have and reduce the reaction.”

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What are some all-natural solutions for mosquito and chigger bites?

“Try the Don’t Bite Me Patch.

Apply it before you go outside or go camping. It’s safe for children, lasts 36 hours, no smell, no lotion. Just apply the patch directly to the skin.

It is even waterproof.”

Gaston suggests Chigarid for all bites, and specifically for chiggers.

You can also dust sulfur powder at the ankles of pants to deter insects.

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Liz Harroun

HEALTHY NO-COOK CAMPING SNACKS Have these snacks ready for long days of exploring, or when you’re too tired and sweaty to heat up the camp stove.

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HOMEMADE TRAIL MIX You can’t go wrong with this classic portable snack. You can easily make your own to save money and skip the hassle of picking through the bag to avoid the things you don’t like. Here’s what we recommend for optimal flavor and crunch (double this recipe if you’re sharing):

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he fall is one of the best times to go camping around Austin. School is back in session, so campsites are quieter, plus the dropping temperatures mean you’ll be doing more sleeping than sweating in your tent.

Experienced campers know it’s crucial to have plenty of snacks to fuel adventures (and late-night jam sessions around the campfire). Here are a few of our favorite healthy snacks that are both filling and easy to pack. None require cooking or refrigeration, so no excuses not to keep it healthy wherever you go.

If you prepare and fuel correctly, you’ll spend your trip immersed in the great outdoors rather than worried about your growling stomach. Connecting with nature has many benefits—do yourself a favor by choosing equally nourishing snacks. When you combine the healing powers of nature and healthy food, you’ll find the rejuvenation your body needs. afm

1 cup nuts of choice (almonds, walnuts, pecans, macadamia nuts, or dried coconut) 1/2 cup seeds (pumpkin or sunflower) 1/2 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, banana chips, or berries) Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate or cacao nibs (cacao nibs are a sugar-free option that won’t melt)

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EPIC BARS These meat bars make for a hearty snack when you’re out adventuring all day. An Austin-based company, EPIC sources its meat from grass-fed and non-GMO animals. Currently, some of our favorites are the venison and chicken sriracha.

AVOCADO “TOAST” Pack your favorite firm base (we recommend sourdough bread or brown rice cakes) and a couple of avocados.

This will give you a few days’ worth of avocado toast— and no toaster is needed. Smear a few slices of avocado on top. Add honey and hemp seeds on top to make a it quick breakfast before hitting the trail.

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To make your own, combine 1 cup dry oats, 1/4 cup almond butter 1/4 cup dates (soaked for 10 minutes in warm water) 1/2 cup of pecans

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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a blender or food processor. Blend and then roll the mixture into balls.

These chips make getting your vegetables in—even while camping—easy. They are dehydrated rather than fried and have minimal ingredients, so you don’t have to stress about eating the whole bag. We suggest the cinnamon and coconut sugar beet chips dipped in almond butter for a sweet afternoon snack.

If you don’t have time to make your own, Oatmega bars are a great replacement.

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Lauryn Lax, OTD, NTP

BEING HUMAN: CONNECTING BACK TO AN ANCESTRAL LIFESTYLE ST IN THE 21 CENTURY Our lifestyles today are a far cry from the lifestyles of our forefathers, but one local is working to change it.

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e don’t live in Kansas anymore.

If we compare living to the way humans lived for hundreds of thousands of years to the length of a football field, our industrial, modern lifestyle would only represent about one-half yard of that entire 100-yard field. (Translation: a very short time).

HUMANS TODAY VS. OUR ANCESTORS

For 66,000 generations, humans ate primarily meat, fish, wild fruits and vegetables, raw nuts and seeds, and

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some starchy plants. We were physically active, lean, and fit. We didn’t sit for 8-12 hours a day.

The biggest health threats were external threats—infant mortality, warfare, trauma, accidents, exposure to the elements, and lack of emergency medical care.

Fast-forward to the 21st century.

Humans today face epidemics like no other in history: • Today one in two people have a chronic disease (including heart disease, autoimmune disease, obesity, arthritis, mental health disorders, etc.).

The same amount take at least one prescription medication

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regularly to manage symptoms of conditions they were not born with.

• Psychologists report that social disconnection and anxiety are at an all time high (one in five people)—despite being connected 24/7 via Instagram, Facebook and the Internet • Today, one in three people are currently pre-diabetic and one in two are overweight.

Moreover, we spend more than $250 billion on diabetes treatment alone in the U.S. If trends continue, in two decades, one in three people will have diabetes and 95 percent of Americans will be overweight.

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SO WHAT HAPPENED? It was a one-two punch.

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With the development of grainbased farming, humans shifted from eating a nutrient-dense, diverse, seasonal diet to a primarily grain and carbohydrate-based diet.

Our protein intake plummeted and the quality of protein we ate decreased. In conjunction, tooth decay and anemia increased, while our bone density and height decreased overall.

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Hello, refined grains, processed foods, sugar, and de-humanization.

The Industrial Revolution of 1790 was a “knockout punch” to life as humans had known it for thousands of years.

• Sugar, refined flour, and hydrogenated vegetable oils comprised more than 50 percent of the calories that Americans consumed on a daily basis.

• Cars replaced walking.

• Sitting at desks replaced tilling soil and active living.

• Artificial lighting replaced natural sun exposure.

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• Home dwelling and suburbia replaced community and tribe.

• Sleep deprivation became our norm.

• Sulfates, parabens, pesticides, unregulated chemicals, and other toxins were added to our foods, beauty, and cleaning products.

THE BOT TOM LINE:

There’s a huge mismatch between our innate ancestral heritage and our modern environment today that is responsible for the epidemics of modern disease and disconnection from “being human” as a whole.

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Austinie Mansal Denton, is on a mission to change that.

As founder of nootropedia.com, an informational site on nootropics for brain health, founder of the guided hunting company Oyasyn (oyasyn.com), and the co-producer of an upcoming documentary on ancestral living, called “Below the Drop,” Denton is passionate about getting back to the roots of our ancestral wiring and inspiring others to do the same.

Denton’s hunting company and film were inspired by his own experience with hunting an antelope for the first time last fall. He came face to face with what human life must have been like thousands of years ago: when humans lived in touch with the natural world.

“I had never thought about hunting before, but when a buddy of mine invited me to join him on a local hunting trip last fall, I thought I’d try it out,” Denton says. “I had no idea about the connection I’d feel to my own food or nature until that experience.”

While hunting is a common sport for many, especially in the south, Austin and Texas as a whole is a slightly different story.

“For the most part, hunting in Texas really can only happen on private land, unlike Colorado or Montana, where there’s much more open land. It’s not something I was ever exposed to,” Denton says. “Before the hunt, I really only thought of food as something I’d get at a restaurant or grocery store—a chicken breast, for instance, not an actual chicken. Or a stalk of broccoli on display at HEB. I rarely, if ever, thought about where it actually came from.”

Since his first hunt and the launch of his hunting company, Denton has continued to visit the backwoods of Texas, as well as explore other ways of connecting back to his roots—plant medicines, to communal tribe ceremonies with friends, hiking, and staying in rhythm with the sun (i.e. not working on his computer too late at night).

Even though hunting may not be for everyone, Denton says there are multiple ways for people to get connected back to both their food and ancestral living as a whole.

“I encourage people to think about going 80/20 with ancestral living in their daily lives—80 percent natural, 20 percent living modern day-style,” he says.

Denton encourages others to practice the 80/20 ancestral life for themselves and has the following advice:

Through those conversations, you’ll have a better idea of mentally recreating what life was like for that plant or animal, and make your meals with a little more consciousness.”

2. “Get outside. Unplug. Go on a long hike and get lost in nature. I love River Place in north Austin.”

3. “If you’re working at home or in an office all day for six to eight hours straight, take breaks every hour to move, stretch, or get some fresh air.”

4. “Keep plants in the house. You’ll not only be more around nature, but also learn to care for something else.”

5. “Create your own ceremony or conscious connection with other people. Community is really lacking with other people, unless it’s typically around some sort of event—a game to watch or beer to drink together. Gather with the simple intention of just gathering. If you want, bring in a ritual—a cacao ceremony or light a stick of sage on fire to cleanse the air, and separate the gathering from the rat race of the work day and hectic life.” afm

1. “Go to a farmer’s market and try to make a meal, or a whole day’s worth of meals. Have conversations with people there, the ranchers and farmers.

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THE H FACTOR

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What is Hydrogen Water and Should You Be Drinking it?

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olecular hydrogeninfused water is one of the latest trends surrounding the health and fitness industry.

According to research, molecular hydrogen-infused water is said to relieve pain and inflammation, boost energy, and improve athletic performance. But is it just another fad?

The brand, HFactor claims to be more than that. Company founder and ceo, Gail Levy, first started researching hydrogen water when her friend and cofounder Barry Orms, a former NBA player, raved about how it helped with his aches and pains.

But what makes it different than regular water? According to the HFactor website, when hydrogen atoms are bound to oxygen

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in regular H2O, they aren’t absorbed as easily. Active hydrogen molecules in infused water become easier to absorb, and go straight into the power centers of cells.

The water is sourced in the midwest and is made by combining hydrogen and fresh water in a natural, patented reverse osmosis process. The purification process requires no magnesium or chemical electrolysis. After it’s purified, the water is infused with molecular hydrogen. And because diatomic hydrogen can escape through plastic and glass, HFactor comes in a sealed pouch or in a can rather than plastic bottles. It can be consumed chilled or room temperature, as long as it’s within 30 minutes of opening.

As far as whether or not it’s a fad, only time will tell. afm

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JEREMY HILLS

Former University of Texas and NFL running back, Jeremy Hills, says he’s seen the water improve recovery time in the athletes he trains at Onnit gym.

Admittedly skeptical at first, during his NFL elite week in July, he saw more players who normally wouldn’t have recovered for afternoon sessions ready to work out after drinking the water.

“I don’t know all the science behind it, but I’m using those things as markers,” Hills says. “It’s like regular water, only I can see the difference.”

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Austin Bouldering Project

CLIMB ON, AUSTIN While rock climbing and central Texas might not obviously go hand in hand, two gyms are helping Austin’s climbing community reach new heights.

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espite the mountainless, cactuskicking terrain of central Texas, rock wrestlers have long been able to find a variety of outdoor climbing in and around Austin.

In true Texas fashion, climbing around these parts is not for the faint of heart. Beyond the devilish cedar fever and rugged atmosphere (where finding cacti, fire ants, and snakes is common), central Texas’ flaky limestone makes for potentially dangerous, loose, and crumbling walls.

Obvious dangers aside, outdoor climbing requires a great deal of equipment, expertise, and guts.

Historically, climbing has felt like a pipedream sport better left to the adrenaline junkies, bare-chested, bearded men, and covers of extreme sport magazines.

That is until 2016 when Austin Bouldering Project, a communityfocused indoor climbing gym, opened its doors to Austin, making the sport

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accessible to everyone from curious beginners to rugged professionals.

Austin Bouldering Project (ABP), located in east Austin, is a 50,000 square-foot facility featuring world-class bouldering (shorter climbs without the use of rope or harnesses). In 2017, Crux Climbing Center joined the scene as a comprehensive facility offering both rope climbing and bouldering. ABP and Crux fitness offer yoga classes, strength training equipment, spacious areas for working or lounging, gear rentals, and various other amenities for guests to enjoy. Whether going with friends, family, or solo, ABP and Crux undoubtedly open the exciting world of climbing to anyone interested.

And people should be interested.

Rock climbing is an incredible physical, mental, and self-empowering sport.

The physical benefits of climbing almost seem a fortunate side-effect, as climbers are often so enthralled

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NO MUSCLE GROUP IS EXCLUDED FROM CLIMBING, WHICH RELIES MOST HEAVILY ON THE LEGS AND CORE. in the fun that it fails to feel like the full-body workout it is. Climbing constantly puts the body through various moves and positions not often experienced in traditional gym routines or day-to-day activities.

The movements develop balance, agility, strength, and mobility throughout the entire body. No muscle or muscle group is excluded from climbing, which relies most heavily on the legs and core. Furthermore, hanging from the wall is a sure way to get the heart pumping and the adrenaline rushing.

Climbing also has numerous mental benefits. The physiological response to exercise is proven to reduce stress, and climbing is no exception. What’s more, at its very core, rock climbing is a mental puzzle. To succeed, climbers have to exercise problem solving and critical thinking; so much so that routes (the path or designated moves of a specific climb to the top) are referred to as “problems.” When a climber is struggling to complete a route within their physical ability, the solution is often housed in the brain, as it determines the right moves the puzzle, or route, requires. Luckily, Crux and ABP change their routes frequently, so there are always new problems to tackle.

The more time climbers spend on the wall, the more they learn to trust themselves and rely on their own abilities. Like learning to walk

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or ride a bike, climbing gives new opportunities for the brain and body to work through and continually master new challenges. As climbers achieve challenges that previously felt impossible, confidence is palpable beyond the rock wall.

The sense of empowerment, mixed with the physical and mental benefits wrapped in adrenaline, is likely why so many Austinites are taking to the sport. afm

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READY TO CLIMB OUTSIDE? Note: Please become fluent with climbing techniques, equipment, and routes before attempting outdoor climbing.

B ARTON C R E E K GRE E N B E LT Austin Cost: Free Climbing: sport, top rope, bouldering

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Dripping Springs Cost: $10/vehicle, $15/vehicle on summer weekends and holidays Climbing: sport, top rope

Fredericksburg Cost: $7/adult Climbing: sport, trad, top rope, bouldering

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HU EC O TAN K S STATE PAR K El Paso Cost: $7/adult Climbing: bouldering

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A new water sport is taking off in Austin—literally.

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hile watching a March sunset on Lake Travis, 12-year-old Ashley Farrens saw a sight she’d never forget.

A man hooked up to a jet ski and flying about 40 feet above the surface of the lake on a burst of water. He was doing dives, flips, and spins. He’d drop down to skim the water, and then soar back up doing consecutive backflips. It was graceful, beautiful, and…strange.

“At first I thought he was flying with some sort of jetpack and it looked very futuristic,” Farrens recalls. “Then I saw his board and he was connected to the jet ski. I had never seen that technology. It was so cool it made me want to try it.”

Though she thought it looked a little dangerous, especially if you landed on your head, Farrens assumed he had done it successfully before.

Little did she know the man practicing in front of her was Hydroflight athlete World Cup Champion, Jake Orel, who lives in Lake Travis. Orel, 20, has already competed around the world, going as far as Qatar in 2013 and United Arab Emirates in 2015. It was in Bermuda last year that he won first place, and became the world champion.

“The first time I flew was December 2012 and I was 14,” Orel says. “The following summer I worked as a dock hand for Aquafly, where I basically just cleaned the gear and helped people get in and out of the water. Then I started teaching people how to do it and I loved that. I was 15 when I started traveling for boat shows and competitions.”

Hydroflight is a relatively new sport that uses water jet propulsion to thrust the flyer above the lake’s surface. By wearing wakeboard-style boots that are bolted into a board, the flyer’s jetpack is attached by hose to a jet ski (or other personal watercraft) that provides the water power that is then re-routed through the hose. The rider controls his

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movements by positioning the feet, the amount of propulsion applied, and the distribution of body weight.

Hydroflight is also great for fitness, specifically working abdominal, quadricep, and calf muscles.

“I wore a foot brace for a five-minute run and it calculated I burned something like 1,000 calories,” Orel says, pointing out that he put his all into the brief performance.

The sport is way easier than it looks, promises Fly Lake Austin owner Jake Tooley. Whereas wakeboarding and some other water sports have a steep learning curve, Tooley says customers are able to pick hydroflight up in a much shorter period of time.

Since relocating from Fort Worth a year ago to take over the company, Tooley has been able to teach people how to ‘fly’ on Lake Austin.

“We were ranked the number one outdoor sport in Austin on Yelp and TripAdvisor, so that has brought us a mix of locals and out-of-towners who want to try something totally unique,” he says.

Tooley says it’s best to fly up in the morning before the lake gets too crowded. The company operates year round and has wetsuits available for the chillier months. For safety reasons, the weight requirement is between 100 and 300 pounds.

As with any sport, there are risks involved with hydroflight. Flyers should be aware of submerged objects, depth of the water, buoys, and above-water hazards such as bridges, docks, and boat traffic before flying. Weather and storms can also be a factor.

Austin Jet Skier offers hydroflight opportunities.

Manager Keith Bailey says customers of all ages can try it out, noting he’s had customers as young as 10, and as old as 60 fly this summer.

Next time you’re near Lake Austin or Lake Travis look for people ‘flying’ on water. Just as Farrens said, it will be a sight you will not soon forget. It may even propel you to schedule a lesson. afm

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REVEILLE PEAK RANCH Revel in the ride at this rocky 1,300-acre Hill Country property.

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hether you choose to spend an afternoon traversing across creek beds, powering up the edge of cliffs, or dodging pine trees as you gain speed over a twisted trail, many Austin-area mountain bikers agree: few trails come close to those at Reveille Peak Ranch.

As you pull into the huisache tree-dotted parking lot (i.e., not much shade), take notice of the glistening lake that lies before you and watch as it drops down into a waterfall of pink-hued rapids—made more pronounced after a recent rain.

Hop on your bike and veer off the jeep road and onto a winding singletrack path to warm up your muscles and prepare you for the tangled roots and rocky crags that lie ahead. Once you

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Take the Tee Pee Trail to start your day with challenging climbs punctuated with thrilling descents through open, grassy fields. Follow it up with a ride on the punishing Epic Trail (boasting 200 vertical feet in about 100 yards).

In search of a slightly milder, but no less exhilarating, ride? Cross the fence line and drop into the Race Loop. This wildflowerflanked, well-trodden dirt path positions you

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Be sure to bring water, food, sunscreen, and a GPS with you on your ride. Trail maps are available at the park office and the pay station. Admission is $10 per person.

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to dart through the woods, dodging roots and rocks as you make your way to the next fork in the road.

Take a left onto Reveille Peak Loop to test your nerves. Covered almost entirely in granite with a pastel pink sheen, the grade of the slopes and the rugged terrain can appear impossible to traverse on a bike. Don’t let your eyes fool you, though.

The granite is surprisingly grippy; meaning areas that appear impossible to climb are navigable with a can-do attitude and some leg power. In between weaving through boulders, look up and check out the mesmerizing vistas around you.

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DISCOVER Everyone will tell you not to skip Decision Point, which boasts the best views on the 1,300-acre property. Take a seat on a wooden bench and refuel.

Soak in the solitude as you squint to see Lake Buchanan in the distance. Then, let go of any

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The granite is surprisingly grippy; meaning areas that appear

impossible to climb are navigable with a can-do attitude and some legpower.

Zen you may have found at the top by taking the Super D trail back down (at your own risk), or follow Decision Point Trail back to the Race Loop. Or, take a break with a calm cool-down on the League Loop.

Whichever path you decide, don’t forget to climb to the top of the Flow Track and bomb down it. Flying over tabletops and careening through berms makes for an exhilarating treat after all of your hard hill climbing.

Upon return to the high fence, assess how much dirt your body has accumulated and promptly pedal back to the pavilion to find cold showers and cold beer. A soak in the tub overlooking the scenic lake makes for a soothing, memorable end to a beautiful trailriding day. afm

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AUSTIN’S FITTEST

EVENT GUIDE CAMP MABRY

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7TH ANNUAL

Welcome to the 7th Annual Austin’s Fittest. Since 2012, Austin Fit Magazine has hosted this unique fitness field day with the support of our amazing local fitness community, and this year we’re excited to have our partner Onnit assume the helm of Austin’s Fittest.

Onnit provides value to Austin’s fitness community through its mission that inspires peak performance through a combination of supplements, foods, fitness equipment, and actionable information. To truly understand what Onnit provides our community,visit the Onnit Gym and experience it for yourself.

IMPROVEMENTS THIS YEAR New date, cooler weather!

Replacement of the Pull-ups, Wall Ball and one Mystery Test with new tests including the Heavy Medball Over Shoulder, Kettlebell Rope Pull, and One Minute Row. Teams are exclusively two people (any combo of age/gender), with each team member selecting five tests.

Individuals can now classify themselves to be scored in the Open or Elite Category.

Awards for company and fitness facility with most teams represented.

As always the purpose of Austin’s Fittest is to bring our community together through a one-of-a-kind fitness event that targets a range of fitness attributes and abilities.

It includes tests for power, speed, agility, strength, strength endurance, speed endurance, coordination, and long distance endurance. Not one particular type of competitor (strongman, crossfitter, power athlete, yogi, non-athletic-fitness newbie or marathon runner) has a distinct advantage over another. The order of the tests gives the competitor the best opportunity to compete, then recover, and sustain energy for the next test. The ability to recover itself is an attribute to overall fitness. This approach is supported and used in fitness testing and sports performance testing when a short time period (one day) is needed to perform numerous tests with hundreds of athletes. Like last year, we are implementing the decathlon scoring system that will distribute scores more fairly, and reward those who perform exceptionally and give their best effort for each test in the competition.

Note, men are scored against men, and women against women. Don’t forget that you can compete either as an individual or play to your strengths as part of a team, but not both. Austin’s Fittest is spectator friendly so if you don’t feel this is your year to participate, we hope you’ll join us and cheer on friends and family.

Good luck to all!

Alex Earle, Director of Events (Onnit) & Associate Publisher (Austin Fit Magazine)

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HOW TO PARTICIPATE

#AUSTINFITFEST THE ELITE INDIVIDUAL DIVISION These athletes are competing to test themselves against the best of the best, and claim the title as Austin’s Fittest. Elite competitors understand the test rules and guidelines without explanation. Elite competitors will go through the tests within their gender, but across all ages. If you can’t run a sub five-second 40-yard dash, sub six-min mile, or exceed a 2-foot vertical jump, you may want to consider the Open Division. Titles up for grabs: Overall Elite Fittest Male & Female | Age Group Elite Fittest Male & Female

THE OPEN INDIVIDUAL DIVISION The Open Division is for everyone. Weekend warriors, novice athletes, first-timers, are all welcome here. The Open Division offers the same opportunity as the Elite Division to test your fitness, and experience the fun. However, there’s no pressure to push your pace. Open Division competitors will go through the tests within their age group and gender and also have a chance to earn recognition as one of Austin’s Fittest.

Titles up for grabs: Overall Fittest Male & Female | Age Group Fittest Male & Female

THE OPEN TEAM DIVISION All teams must be a two-person team, any combination of men, women, co-ed, 18 and older. No affiliation with a company or fitness facility is required. This is ideal for family, friends, or any combination of those who’d like to work together as a team and have some fun. Only one team member does each test, so choose your tests wisely between you and your partner.

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THE FITNESS TEAM DIVISION (For fitness-focused companies) All teams must be a two-person team, any combination of men, women, co-ed, 18 and older, representing their gym or fitness facility/group. Your team must have at least one person that is a member or employee of the organization. These include traditional gyms, crossfit gyms, small-group training studios, outdoor bootcamps, private fitness trainers, yoga, spin, martial arts studios, etc.

Multiple teams per organization are encouraged. Only one team member does each test, so choose your tests wisely between you and your partner. Titles up for grabs: Open Fittest Team | Gym Fitness Commitment Award (For Gym that has the most teams competing)

THE CORPORATE TEAM DIVISION (For non-fitness companies) All teams must be a two-person team, any combination of men, women, co-ed, 18 and older, representing a non-fitness business.

Your team must have at least one person that is an employee of the company. Multiple teams per company are encouraged.

Only one team member does each test, so choose your tests wisely between you and your partner. Titles up for grabs: Corporate Fittest Team | Corporate Fitness Commitment Award (For Company that has the most teams competing)

SPECTATE Camp Mabry is open to the Public and we encourage friends, family, and spectators to come out and join us. Cheer on the competitors at each test station and enjoy all the fitness action! The Fit Village will offer up snacks, drinks, products, and local business vendors to engage with.

Cost is free to attend, just be sure to have a valid ID to gain entry into Camp Mabry.

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OCTOBER 27, 2018 CASTLE HILL FITNESS KNEELING MED BALL TOSS

Athletes start kneeling behind the designated start line. Athletes hold a 6-pound medicine ball with both hands at the center of the torso; the medicine ball is in contact with body. Perform a chest pass for maximal distance, using both hands and a two-handed release. Distance from the start line to where the ball initially contacts the ground is recorded. You must maintain contact with both knees in the kneeling stance during the toss and release the ball with both hands; or that toss will be disqualified. You may fall forward and touch the ground beyond the start line with any part of the body after the ball is released. If toss is disqualified, the judge will call out “Bad Toss” and the measurement will not be counted for an official score. Each of two attempts is recorded. Best of the two attempts is circled and scored.

Athletes must initial their scores before leaving the test area.

VERTICAL JUMP

Start in a standing position with feet in the designated area. Jump up as high as possible, pushing off with both feet at the same time. Reach and hit the highest rung on the Vertech testing equipment with your hand to measure your vertical distance. Best of two attempts is recorded. You must initial your score for the judge before leaving the testing area.

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Standing over the medicine ball, you’ll set yourself up to pick the ball off the ground, and then up over your shoulder (must come above and over shoulder), allowing the ball to land behind you. Repeat this motion for a total of 10 reps as fast as you can. You may need to treat this movement more like picking up an atlas stone, where you pick it up to load yourself in a squat position, and then roll the ball up to your shoulder as your legs and hips extend. Your score is your time to complete 10 good reps. Men’s med ball weight is 80 lbs and 100 lbs for the Open and Elite Division.

Women’s med ball weight is 40 pounds and 50 pounds for the Open and Elite Division.

ORANGE THEORY 40-YARD DASH

Start in a static position behind start line in whatever position you choose, though three-point stance is recommended.

Listen for the firing of the auditory start pistol; timing starts when it is fired. If your foot crosses the start line before the auditory start pistol is fired, you will be disqualified. If there is an electronic failure or false start in the run group, the entire group will be reset for another race start. If you or anyone false starts a second time, he or she will be disqualified.

Run for 40 yards on the grass surface. Your finish time is captured electronically as well as photographically, and is measured when your torso crosses the finish line. You will get one attempt, which is recorded in seconds and to two decimal points by the Timing System Director and the official computerized system.

Note: there will be a warm-up area for use prior to testing.

PROAGILITY SHUTTLE

The test begins with the athlete straddling the center start/finish line with one hand on the line. It is suggested athletes choose to start in the direction opposite to their dominant hand and foot with the dominant hand on the line. From that position the athlete starts the test by lifting their hand from the line and running 5 yards in one direction and touches the line with the hand that matches the chosen direction (ex: athlete runs to right side line and touches hand with right hand). The athlete should always be facing the judge at each change of direction. Then the athlete runs 10 yards the opposite direction touching the far line with the hand that matches that direction, then back 5 yards running through the start/finish line. The athlete must touch the line on the ground with the hand matching the direction they are running at each change of direction on the far ends but does not have to touch the hand to the line at the finish. The timing judge will start the time when the athlete lifts hand from line at the start and stops the time when any part of the torso crosses the finish line. The athlete must immediately reset for the second attempt. The best of the two timed scores is recorded for the final score. If an athlete does not run the correct pattern or fails to touch any required lines, that attempt will not be scored and the athlete will only have the one attempt to receive a final score. Athletes must initial to accept the scores before leaving the testing station.

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#AUSTINFITFEST KETTLEBELL ROPE PULL

Athletes starts standing behind the marked line, with their hands holding a 1.5-inch battle rope.

When ready, athletes pull the rope towards themselves, moving the attached kettlebell a total distance of 35 feet, beyond the marked line. The athlete must remain in a standing position facing parallel to the marked line while pulling the bell at all times. Once the bell passes over the marked line, the athlete will take the free end of the rope, running to the other side behind the marked line and pulling the kettlebell back across the marked line again.

Time to complete these two 35 foot pulls is your score.

RO FITNESS 1-MINUTE ROW

Using a Concept 2 Rower this total body combination is measured by your distance rowed in 1 minute. A judge will setup the competitor before the start so that the rower computer, dampener, and foot position is set. You’ll have the option to place the dampener to your desired setting. Once the judges have setup the competitors, the test will start upon the first pull, with an automatic 60-second countdown on the rower computer.

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MYSTERY TEST

The mystery tests will be revealed on event day and be visible on the course. The lead judge at each mystery test will explain the mystery test guidelines and scoring as each heat enters the mystery test station. In choosing these tests, consideration has been taken so that there is not a significant learning factor involved in proper execution of the tests. These tests give an additional opportunity for scoring.

INTERVAL RUN

Start in a static position at the start line with your entire body behind the line. Cones are placed at interval levels of 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, and 34 yards from the start line. A single timing judge placed at the start line will begin the run with a whistle. Run to the first cone (level one at 16 yards) and touch the line with your foot.

Turn and run back, crossing the start/finish line with any part of your body. You will hear a whistle that finishes the run attempt at level one and designates the start of the 10-second rest period to return to the start position.

The timing judge will then whistle to start the next interval (level 2 at 18 yards). Each interval must be completed in ten seconds by crossing the finish line with some part of your body. You will progress through each interval until you fail to cross the finish line before the 10 second whistle. Score is the last level completed (1-10+). If you complete level 10, continue at repeating level 10 for additional points (so a score of 11, 12, etc., is possible) until you reach failure. You must initial your score.

SPECTRUM TRAIL RACING 1-MILE RUN

Wearing your timing chip, go to the designated pre-race zone; start in a static standing position behind start line. You must stay on the marked path of the designated running area and complete the one-mile distance. Time is recorded electronically when the timing chip crosses the finish line. Scoring is to two decimal places.

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FIRESONG RANCH (512) 399-1215 | FIRESONGRANCH.COM 1020 CO RD. 414, SPICEWOOD, TX 78669 FireSong Ranch is the ultimate destination for those seeking adventure, restoration, and relaxation without the pressures of long-distance travel. Fifteen acres of pristine ranch in the Texas Hill Country pair with two unique and luxurious spaces, a casita and a glamping tent, to make FireSong a bucketlist retreat right in your backyard.

Ndotto, the glamping tent, is named after our fostered orphaned elephant in South Africa .It is an authentic, custom-designed, safari tent discreetly tucked away for a magical, one-of-a-kind romantic retreat. Within the confines of the canvas walls you’ll find yourself reconnecting with nature through the seamless blending of outdoor and indoor living. The entire area of this luxury tent is encompassed by one spacious room containing a king-sized bed, a plush living space, a contemporary kitchen, and breathtaking views. The rustic nature is accentuated by the smooth hardwood floors and finishes with luxurious touches at every turn including a modern fireplace and delicate hanging chandeliers. The bathroom is refined and polished with a soaking tub for relaxation and refreshment. Outside, in your private sanctuary, you’ll find a jacuzzi, outdoor shower, and stone fireplace.

Experiencing a couple of nights at FireSong Ranch will leave you with some of the best dreams you can remember. The incredible assault on your senses offers the feelings you long for but never have the opportunity to savor in one place.

Although you’ll feel as if you’re in Africa, FireSong Ranch is conveniently located near several Central Texas wineries, eateries, distilleries, hiking, zip lining, natural pools and Lake Travis. The fostered elephant is the symbol of the ranch, meaning “support.” FireSong embodies support by donating to Texas Foster Family Foundations.

Come enjoy, relax, restore, rejuvenate and give back to foster programs at FireSong Ranch.

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KAMMOK From hammocks and blankets, to shelters and sleeping bags, local Austin company Kammok designs technical outdoor gear to elevate your camping experience. Texas’s go-to camping brand exists with a mission to build community and equip for lifechanging adventure.

Kammok offers products designed for all campers. Whether you’re a seasoned backpacker or sleeping under the stars for the first time, their gear is both invitational and adventure-grade.

Needing a gift? Swing by the gear shop to pick up gifts for graduations, holidays, weddings, or for someone new to the city. Planning your next adventure?

Let the friendly Kammok team get you geared up with everything you need to stay above ground and having fun.

The Kammok HQ and flagship Gear Shop are located on 7th street in East Austin - stop by and get set for your next outdoor escape.

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YETI YETI was founded in Austin, TX in 2006 by two brothers, Roy and Ryan Seiders, who had one simple mission: build products they’d use every day if they existed. Products built for the serious outdoor enthusiast rather than for the massdiscount retailers. Products that could take the abuse they knew they’d put them through out in the field and on the water. Products that simply wouldn’t break. They decided early on that product innovation would come from necessity and firsthand experience. Today, YETI products perform when it matters most - whether that’s canoeing down the Colorado, chasing redfish on the Gulf coast, or just getting together with friends in the backyard.

Maybe tubing is more your scene. The YETI Tundra® 35 fits nicely in an inner tube, making it your perfect river companion. This cooler has up to two inches of PermaFrost™ Insulation and a rugged rotomolded construction for optimum adventure performance – durability and ice retention at its finest.

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If you’re hitting the greenbelt, a state park, or planning a weekend trip to the beach, the Hopper® BackFlip™ 24 is what you need.

It fuses durability and convenience with an easy-to-carry design.

It's our first cooler engineered to carry as a backpack, using the best tech of both worlds. Hopper BackFlip is designed to efficiently distribute weight, while the ergonomic shoulder straps make the journey more comfortable. It promises superior cold-holding, a 100% leakproof zipper, and a tough DryHide™ Shell that’s puncture-resistant. So, go ahead and trek to your favorite faraway fishing destination, this backpack cooler won’t slow you down.

Okay, okay, we know every adventure ends with a cold one (canned Rambler water, of course), and the YETI Colster® keeps cans and bottles as cold as science allows for as long as science allows. Standard 12 oz. cans and bottles fit like a glove – a glove with double-wall vacuum insulation. The Load-andLock™ Gasket secures your drink in place, and No Sweat™ Design keeps your hands dry while your drink stays cold.

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Founded here by local endurance athletes, these Real Food Bars are packed with superfoods such as Turmeric, Hemp Seeds, Goji Berries, and energizing Maca Root. Thunderbird Bars are made using only simple real food ingredients - fruits, nuts, seeds, spices and nothing else! They are the cleanest and best tasting bar on the market and all 10 flavors have ZERO ADDED SUGAR. They are unique in being both Paleo certified & Vegan; and of course, Non-GMO & Gluten Free. Did we mention they taste great and are nice & soft, yet don't stick to your teeth or melt in the wrapper, making them ideal for the traveling athlete or a family hike. Visit Thunderbirdbar.com or find us at grocers like Whole Foods, HEB and Wheatsville. Follow us @Thunderbirdbar

THE LOOP RUNNING SUPPLY The best towels for adventuring are big and cozy. The Loop Towel is extra large at 34x60in, so long and wide enough for car seat coverage, full body wrapping, and laying out with your pup. Plus, it can moonlight as a makeshift changing room when you find yourself off the grid. The plush cotton terry adds a soft surface wherever you sit and brings a little warmth as you cool down. The fabric is super absorbent and quick-drying, making it perfect for drying off after a long hike or a post-Barton Springs plunge. It packs light and is durable enough for any fall adventure. Bonus — it’s made in the USA. $46, available in-store and online at looprunningsupply.co.

SPIBELT (866) 966-4440 | SPIBELT.COM | AUSTIN, TX The Large Pocket SPIBelt® (MSRP $22.99) is perfect for running, hiking, and other outdoor adventures! This SPIBelt® expands to hold adventure gear, such as: energy bars, headlamp, pocket knife, carabiners, gloves, or a mini first aid kit. The Large Pocket SPIBelt® is sleek and secure to ensure it will not bounce while on your trek and will even stay secure on your waist if you are mountain climbing or zip lining! Fitting waist sizes 25” through 47”, it makes carrying your necessities hassle-free. Embrace the SPIbelt® mantra #Freetobe and embark on your journey with all your needs safely kept at hand’s reach.

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A perfect combination of outdoors, adrenaline, and fitness, the Mx Factory makes learning to ride motorcycles as easy as riding a bike.

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If you’ve ever wondered what riding a motorcycle is like, it’s just like riding a regular bike—except for the differences.

Starting with the gear, you wear long sleeves, long pants, boots, a helmet that wraps around your entire head, and goggles.

In the already scorching heat, you have an added 30-40 degrees.

Next, you have a clutch, different gears you change with your foot, and a throttle that takes some muscle just to keep at a steady rate.

The bike is also heavier than a typical road bike, making it much more difficult to balance by yourself. You have to keep your core tight and press your thighs into the bike. The faster you go, the easier it is to balance.

Getting a hang of riding is quick. Once you’ve experienced it, your respect for the sport of motocross, and it’s athletes, is sure to increase. Mostly because,it’s not even a fraction of what motocross riders experience throughout a race.

Tyler Livesay knows the feeling first hand.

“It’s a really weird feeling and it’s honestly hard to describe,” Livesay says. “It essentially feels like you’re sprinting for 38-40 minutes. You feel awful, but you can’t really turn your brain off, like in running.”

Livesay is the owner and lead trainer of the Mx Factory, a motocross training facility just a few miles from Lake Travis.

Originally from Florida, Livesay began riding and racing dirt bikes at age five.

He trained with some of the best professional riders in the sport, and eventually raced on a professional level himself.

But making a living as a professional motocross rider isn’t exactly a long term plan.

“It’s a short lived-sport. It’s hard on the body,” Livesay says. “It’s actually one of the hardest sports to make it [as a professional] because it’s such a niche and very competitive, there’s probably only 6-10 out of thousands who are making a really good living riding motorcycles professionally.”

Livesay transitioned into a different area of the sport through coaching. This ultimately landed him in Austin and at his training facility, the Mx Factory, which officially opened in 2014.

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The Mx Factory stands on the property owned by Tillman Racing. It has a small track, built for training purposes rather than racing. It’s made of red clay and sandy loam dirt (hauled in from East Austin) and has two-back-to-back 50-foot table tops, along with a 75-foot double. It’s also deeply rutted for more of a challenge.

The property also has an event space that includes a full gym, equipped with a full pull-up rig, gymnastic rings, bars, bumper plates, airdyne bikes, c2 rowers, ropes, kettlebells, medicine balls, and weights. There is also a 25-foot rock climbing wall, yoga room, and a theater for breaking down technique with film.

“Cardio is probably the most important thing, but you also have to balance the bike with your legs and core, so you have to have a strong lower body,” Livesay says about motocross training.

Yoga helps with flexibility and mobility in order to quickly move out of the way after falling, and balance for holding the bike up.

It also helps to riders to be able to move into a flow state. Since the race is so long, and your heart rate is at threshold, your body begins to shut down.

Moving your brain into a flow state riders to focus, while the adrenaline helps mask the pain for the entirety of the race.

Livesay coaches and trains all levels at the Mx Factory, whether it be riders looking to compete or people simply wanting to learn how to ride. He wants people to try the sport, while doing it in the safest way possible.

“Our track is easy. There’s not a lot you can mess up on out there,” he says. “Our goal is just to get [riders] to where they are comfortable enough to go out and ride on their own.” afm

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People have been coming to Austin for over 10,000 years because the vast natural resources, fresh water, and distinct geology provide a unique spot for people to gather. While we can (and sometimes do) go on for days about the wonders of Austin’s treasured landscape, there is another treasure in the central Texas park scene, the Park Rangers who protect and preserve this cherished green space.

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n a typical hot and sunny day in early August, the trails at McKinney Falls and Pedernales Falls State Parks are full with a varied demographic of visitors—families with young toddlers, experienced day hikers, runners, and young adults relishing their last few days of summer break.

Simultaneously, Kristen Williams and Stephen Garmon are hard at work.

THE DREAM JOB

Both are Park Interpreters of their respective parks; Williams works at McKinney Falls, while Garmon leads similar efforts at Pedernales Falls.

A Park Interpreter translates the cultural and natural resources in the park into a way that people can understand. This is done mostly through public programming—activities like group nature hikes,

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historical tours, birding events, scavenger hikes, geocaching, astronomy programs, and more.

“I love doing programs with kids because I was that girl,” Williams says. “When I was young, my parents drove us from Michigan to Yellowstone National Park and that’s where I met my first park ranger. I had so many questions and he answered all of them. That truly inspired me.”

Williams carried this love with her all the way to Central Michigan University, where she earned a degree in Recreation Parks and Leisure Service Administration, with a focus on Museum Studies and Outdoor Environmental Education. She also has an extensive technical theater background, the perfect combination for her chosen career. Theater is all about telling stories, she says, and getting along with people.

Knowing how to tell a good story is essential to connecting with the 300,000+ visitors that come through the gates of McKinney Falls each year.

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Garmon has also been an avid outdoorsman his entire life, working his way up to an Eagle Scout badge in the Boy Scouts.

Originally from Corpus Christi, Garmon first attended Texas A&M for Aerospace Engineering.

“I loved science fiction and engineering, but I was terrible at math and physics,” Garmon jokes.

He returned to Corpus Christi and started work on a degree in Geology, going back to his scouting roots.

Garmon also consulted with people about different careers in the park system and landed his first job at Cedar Hill State Park in Dallas as a Customer Service Ranger.

“Dealing with customers and visitors is so rewarding,” he says. “Families who may never have experienced camping, fishing, or hiking show up and it’s my mission to help them have a positive experience. Those are the memories that can last for years.”

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They entertain and educate children and adults with skulls and animal skins, they stroll along the trails giving historical tours of the last shadows of Austin’s past, they host birding events and stargazing walks on clear weekend nights.

Both note that the job isn’t always about hanging out in the woods. There is also a detailed administrative side to their work.

When not leading programs, they’re on the computer coordinating all of the park’s volunteer efforts, since both also serve as volunteer coordinators in addition to their roles as Park Interpreters.

They develop programs and field trips

for schools, churches, scouts, and other groups. And, like most jobs, they do get buried in the minutia of paperwork, scheduling, and emails. Even in a job that prioritizes disconnecting from distractions, they’re often the most connected by leading the social media charge for their respective park’s social media pages.

Being a park ranger requires the ability to wear many hats at a moment’s notice, and this includes helping out fellow rangers in customer service, maintenance, and other areas. It also means that they are often the first responders on the scene of an emergency where strength and a sense of calm are crucial.

MAINTAINING FITNESS

Because of the various pressures, maintaining their own fitness and sanity is important.

You won’t find them inside relaxing and unwinding. Both love to go for hikes and walks.

“The world would be a better place if people would get outside and go for a walk,” says Williams, who has a rich experience in leading backcountry tours

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TIPS FOR STATE PARK VISITORS

1. Know Before You Go Check the park website or Facebook pages prior to your visit for information on potential closures or weather updates. This may save you time and frustration.

2. Research your favorite activities and make sure your park destination allows those activities.

For instance, not all parks allow boating or fishing.

3. Bring plenty of food, water, sunscreen, and salty snacks for hydration and electrolyte replacement.

4. Don’t overestimate your physical limits and don’t underestimate the force of Mother Nature. Always be cautious and vigilant.

Follow safety signs.

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5. Be cautious with your pets. Many of the rocks can get up to 130-140 degrees and can burn their feet. Please keep pets hydrated too.

6. For your own safety and the safety of the wildlife, please don’t feed the animals or go off designated trails.

7. Be aware of your surroundings and stop by park headquarters to pick up a map. They’re there to help and maximize your time and enjoyment.

8. Join one of the weekend programs.

They’re fun, educational and free with your admission.

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and kayaking groups. “There are many paths to staying fit and healthy, so don’t stress and feel like you have to do what the world is telling you to do for health and fitness. Your options are so vast, especially at a state park.”

There are days that both Williams and Garmon do take time for themselves to explore their own surroundings, but when not at work, Williams powerlifts to maintain stability and remain injury-free. Garmon prioritizes his personal well-being by maintaining a healthy diet and being in nature as much as possible, especially with his pets.

In order to be the best they can be for visitors, they know they must place value on their own fitness and health.

When they are operating at their best, so do the parks and public programs.

“This is your park and we’re public servants.”

Neither of these rangers take their role lightly.

“I love to walk around and engage people in conversation—ask why they’re here and where they live,” Garmon says. “Often, I’ll just point things out to people that they may never have noticed on their own. Those guests will carry that knowledge with them forever and hopefully end up sharing it with others,” Garmon says.

In essence, Garmon and Williams teach visitors stewardship and respect.

They also both enjoy watching people unwind from the rigors of daily life. Their favorite part of the job is immersing park visitors in a guided hike or cultural program and watching their stress level go down and the sense of childlike adventure emerging.

“Nature is out there,” says Garmon.

“You just have to find it. And when you find it, you’ll know it.”

And, thanks to the park rangers, not only will we find it, but also appreciate and respect it for generations to come. afm

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all’s arrival cues the pressure of creating the perfect weekend. You’ve decided this is the year to take the crew camping, strategically planned to cure post-summer blues. Campsites are booked, and the stoke is high. While dusting off your gently used gear, memories of forgotten tent stakes, ineffective rain flys, and exhaustive set-up instructions come to mind.

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Stiff muscles and achy backs will be a thing of the past when you take your sleep off the ground.

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Get to roasting s’mores before the chocolate disappears.

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spikes a non-issue for the elevated camper. Cold front? Use a cozy underquilt for additional warmth.

5. SLEEP BETTER

Let your hammock rock you into more restorative sleep. According to a study by neuroscientists at the University of Geneva, “rocking increased the length of N2 sleep, a form of non-REM sleep that takes up about half of a good night’s rest.”

Scientists also found that the rocking motion of a hammock helps you fall asleep faster.

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By suspending your sleeping quarters above ground, you leave a smaller footprint at your campsite.

Our tree-friendly straps minimize stress on tree bark by distributing weight across 1.5 inches of webbing. Camp in a hammock and keep Mother Nature looking fresh.

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tucked away. Our gear is designed for dynamic use, from an afternoon trip to Zilker to an extended trek in Big Bend Country. Fall in love with your Swiss Army adventure companion and keep it close at hand.

With these tips in mind, you’ll be making great memories outdoors this fall. While summer offers its swimming holes and Sno-Beach delight, we welcome the change of seasons and the stillness it offers.

Try sleeping under the stars, and create moments you’ll want to share at Thanksgiving; stories of learning, shared experiences, and breached comfort zones in the outdoors. We’ll see you at camp. afm

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ROUGHS NATURE PARK ​ cKinney Roughs Nature Park, just M 13 miles east of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, is home to four ecosystems—Post Oak Savannah, Blackland Prairie, East Texas Piney Woods, and a Riparian Zone. There are a variety of ways to experience the beauty of McKinney Roughs. Some options include exploring the 18 miles of nature trails on foot or horseback, zipping down the series of six ziplines overlooking the 1,100 acres of rolling box canyons and wildflower meadows, and floating on lazy river bends of the Texas Colorado River. A little something for everyone.

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BEND PARK Pace Bend Park is located along the shoreline of Lake Travis. Due to the aquatic feature, the west side of the park features high, limestone cliffs and a variety of rocky coves that offer a wide range of recreational opportunities. Visitors can explore the interior of the park that is managed as a wildlife preserve as well as travel the trails that provide views of the lake and the Hill Country.

There a variety of primitive and RV campsites available. It also hosts one of the largest cycling races in Texas every February, Pace Bend Road Race.

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These two parks, located along the shores of Lake Bastrop, offer kayak/canoe rentals, fishing piers and even an aquatic playground. The 900-acre lake is perfect for fishing, swimming and water recreation activities. The North and South Shore Parks also offer hiking and biking trails that are a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts. For overnight stays, cabins, tent camping, and RV sites are all available.

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, INKS LAKE STATE PARK Inks Lake State Park offers an array of activities on both water and land. Since the lake’s level usually stays constant, visitors can swim, boat, water ski, scuba dive, and fish year round. There are nearly 200 campsites and 22 cabins available for lodging, making it great for a weekend getaway. With its blue water, colorful rock formations, and remarkable sunsets, Inks Lake State Park is a gem of the Texas Hill Country.

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F KRAUSE SPRINGS Krause Springs is a well-known camping and swimming destination in Spicewood, Texas. The 115 acre property is listed on the National Registry of Historical Sites and has been privately owned by the Krause Family for over 50 years. There are a variety of sites to explore on the property, including 32 natural springs, both man-made and natural pools, and even a butterfly garden. If camping is in the plans, there options for both tent and RV sites.

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Cedar Breaks Park sits on the south side of Georgetown Lake in the Hill Country of Texas. The reservoir is located on the north fork of the San Gabriel River, providing countless recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Guests enjoy hiking and biking on the 26-mile San Gabriel River Trail, as well as swimming and boating in the lake.

For the avid outdoorsman, there are excellent hunting and fishing opportunities available.

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RECREATION CENTER Muleshoe Bend is located in Spicewood, Texas, about 50 miles outside of Austin. The hill country oasis is home to 654 acres of trails, camping, picnic tables, and endless fields of bluebonnets. Guests can enjoy 9.8 miles of trails that travel through the fields of flowers, or take a swim in the clear waters of the Colorado River. There are 27 primitive campsites available along a two-mile stretch for overnight camping.

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d WINDY POINT PARK Windy Point Park is located along the clear shores of Lake Travis. Guests can picnic, swim, or just relax in the beautiful lake setting. Windy Point is also considered one of the top diving “hot spots� in Central Texas, offering a variety of items and locations to seek out while diving in Lake Travis, such as boat wrecks and unique metal sculptures.

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Corner THE HEALING POWER OF HORSES

For over a decade, RED Arena, located in Dripping Springs, has offered equine therapy services in the central Texas area. Owner, Jennifer Young’s passion for equine therapy began after seeing how effective being on a horse was for helping with balance, core strength, and stretching for children with cerebral palsy.

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any of our kids with autism have amazing breakthroughs with communication while riding the horse,” she says. “They will say their first word or constantly use their communication device to tell their horse to ‘go’ or ask for ‘more horse.’”

Equine therapy is beneficial for people who suffer from ADD, autism, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. When people display aggression around horses, the animal may be stubborn and aggressive. Horses have the ability to detect humans’ emotions and mirror them. If they are nervous or anxious, the horse may become obstinate or skittish. But If the person can display a calm and collected attitude, the horse will react in a kind and relaxed manor.

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After time and therapist’s guidance, patients are able to recognize where their perceptions are accurate or misguided, and how they may be projecting their own issues onto others. Eventually patients are able to learn patience, attention, compassion, confidence, and responsibility that leads to a greater understanding and acceptance of both themselves and others.

The nonprofit is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of both children and adults with disabilities through a unique combination of equines and related therapies, including equine-assisted physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Its mission is to empower individuals with hardships and disabilities through horses.

RED Arena also provides sanctuary and rehabilitation for abused and neglected horses in order to serve people with disabilities.

“I want to set up every child to be as successful as possible and help this child reach their fullest potential,” Young says.

“Not just their physical development but cognitive, social, and emotional— And the horse gives us all that!” afm

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“I want to set up every child to be as successful as possible and help this child reach their fullest potential,” Young says.

“Not just their physical development but cognitive, social, and emotional— And the horse gives us all that!”

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season. This abundance can completely upstage an allergy sufferer’s entire outdoor music festival experience or hiking expedition. With Austin’s numerous outdoor fall events— marathons, Longhorn football games, ACL—knowing all your options is essential to facing and conquering seasonal allergy symptoms head on.

I LOVE TO RUN OUTSIDE, BUT I FIND MYSELF SKIPPING WORKOUTS DUE TO BAD ALLERGIES. WHAT CAN I DO?

• Figure out specifically what you are allergic to. Once allergen triggers are identified, measures can be taken to either avoid or prevent them from affecting your workouts.

• Pollen count is highest in the morning (from 5 to 10 a.m.) so, if possible, exercise later in the day.

• The highest pollen levels occur on dry, hot, and windy days. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, exercising indoors on those days may be the only solution.

• Avoid jogging or walking near areas that are undertaking any yard work. This generally stirs mold spores into the air, which in turn can cause allergies to act up.

• Simply listening to your body can help you decide whether to take that early morning run before work or not. As long as you’re prepared for and aware of the conditions you’re going into, your workouts don’t have to be affected.

To no one’s surprise, allergies have been a hot topic over the years at Austin Fit. Unlike flared jeans, they don’t go out of style. We’ve pulled from our archives to share our 10plus years of allergy knowledge and medical recommendations with you—plus a few translations of the post-sneeze “bless you.”

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The most common way of treating allergies is with antihistamines (such as Claritin and Zyrtec) which block the effects of the histamine that is released from the mast cells. Nasal steroid sprays help to block the allergens from initially turning on the immune system. Many of us enjoy real relief with these medications. Unfortunately, these medicines are only

hile the rest of the nation generally only has two pollen seasons (fall and spring), Austin has three, fall, spring, and an intense winter pollen

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WHAT ARE SOME WAYS I CAN TREAT MY ALLERGIES BESIDES CLARITIN AND ZYRTEC?

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DON’T WAIT UNTIL SYMPTOMS ARISE TO BEGIN TAKING ALLERGY MEDICATIONS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU TAKE YOUR ALLERGY MEDICATION A FEW WEEKS BEFORE THE SEASON STARTS SO YOUR BODY IS PREPARED FOR WHAT IS TO COME, AND YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE WON’T BE AFFECTED. masking the problem. In order to really fix an allergy problem, we have to re-educate our immune systems so that our bodies no longer perceive allergens as a threat.

This re-education process is called immunotherapy and it exists in two forms, subcutaneous immunotherapy (allergy shots) and sublingual immunotherapy (allergy drops). This therapy introduces small amounts of the offending allergens into the body on a regular schedule over months to years. As the immune system is constantly encountering these allergens, it can begin to adapt, ultimately becoming non-reactive to these allergens permanently. Allergy shots are more traditional in the U.S., while allergy drops (and tablets) are more common in Europe, Asia, and South America. Allergy shots are usually administered in the doctor’s office because of the potential for severe

reactions, allergy drops do not carry this risk level and are used daily at home, school, or work.

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WHAT ABOUT NATURAL ALLERGY CURES?

Allergies—and your tendency to get them—stem back to the health and balance of your gut. The gut is the gateway to your health—including your immune system. In fact, 80 percent of your immune cells are produced in your gut. Hence, when you experience allergies, chances are your gut is unhealthy.

“Leaky gut” or “intestinal permeability” is a common phenomenon driving allergies. Leaky gut happens when the intestinal wall becomes irritated and inflamed due to gut-irritating foods, environmental toxins, low stomach acid, medications, and more. Over time, with more irritation, the gut begins leaking undigested food particles and other unfiltered toxins into the bloodstream. In turn, the body signals an immune or autoimmune response to attack the foreign invader— resulting in inflammation and allergies.

A diet composed of real food, prepared in a variety of ways with seasonings and herbs, is the first thing you should implement to address allergies. Once you have built a strong foundation in your gut through an anti-inflammatory diet, then you can explore natural remedies such as herbal antihistamine, probiotic, and prebiotics, apple cider vinegar, oregano oil or other essential oils, turmeric, bone broth, and collagen to help further soothe any remaining allergies. afm

“BLESS YOU!”

Responses after sneezing developed from a variety of ancient beliefs involving escaping souls and evil spirits. Some thought the spirit might escape from the nose to be claimed by the devil; others believed that evil spirits could enter the body after a sneeze. It was believed that that the heart momentarily stops during a sneeze and the sneezer subsequently needed to be welcomed back to life.

ENGLISH “God bless you” Attributed to Pope Gregory the Great; it became popular during the bubonic plague outbreak in the sixth century, as sneezing is a clear symptom of one form of the catastrophic illness.

GERMAN: Gesundheit means “health”

“COVER YOUR MOUTH!” Only 5 percent of people actually cover their coughs or sneezes with their elbow or a tissue. Germs from sneezing can live on surfaces such as a doorknob or table for up to two hours. During that time, those germs can still travel to others who touch that surface, spreading disease and causing unhappy holiday seasons.

In the past, people were encouraged to place a cupped hand over their nose when they sneezed (or over their mouth for a cough). However, this action transfers germs to the hand, which is then used to touch other surfaces. Sneezing into the crook of the elbow (the Vampire Sneeze—imagine your pulling that cape over the lower half of your face) places those germs on the less accessible fabric of a garment of the crook of an arm.

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ARABIC: Alhamdulillah means “praise be to God” RUSSIAN: bud zdorov means “be healthy”; rosti bolshoi means “grow big” for children CHINESE: bai sui means “may you live 100 years”

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SPOTLIGHT At Austin Fit, we strive to know all the athletes among us in our community. David Fuentes is an elite distance runner and a member of the USATF Mountain Running Team. He was a part of of the team that won gold at the 2016 World Championships, and is currently training for the World Championships in Andorra taking place on September 16. We caught up with him to hear more about what mountain running training looks like in our wonderful city of Austin.

Can you give a little background about how you got involved in the sport?

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I grew up playing soccer over the course of my younger years and dabbled in running a little bit as well.

My first real race was in the third grade at the Christmas Jingle Bell Jog where I took third overall, but I really didn’t get back to running seriously until the summer of my junior year at Boerne High School. We had a great team, with some talented runners, and it was under my high school coach Dave Fulkerson, that we won a couple of state titles in cross country.

At the time I didn’t realize it, but now I know my high school coach, and teammates were a huge part of developing the discipline necessary to further my running career.

How does one train for the sport of mountain running in Austin?

What does that look like?

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To train for mountain running, you have to find the biggest, baddest hills in the city and surrounding areas, and just aim for doing repeats on them. You can’t realistically climb more than 500-800 feet at a time, in a half a mile distance, and at an elevation of only 1,000 feet above sea level.

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So I have to substitute by adding in long tempos through hilly sections.

That will help build a strong aerobic base while utilizing climbing as well.

Do you also have train elsewhere to prepare for the low air density and high elevation, or can it all be done in Austin?

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It’s pretty hard to mimic altitude training here in Austin, but luckily we have humidity. Humidity has similar effects that altitude does.

The more moisture in the air, the less oxygen, the harder to breathe.

I have made a couple of trips out to Colorado, but you really need to spend a couple of months to see any real benefit of altitude training.

How many miles a week on average do you run/train? How quickly do you cycle through shoes?

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When I am running short distance races, I typically keep my miles fairly conservative at 70-85 per week. But once I start building for a fall or winter marathon, I build my mileage up to about 75-110 miles per week. I typically rotate shoes out around 300-500 miles. I go through shoes fairly quickly when building for marathons.

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What does rest and recovery look like?

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I work full time, so I typically don’t get the rest and recovery that I would like to get. I am up pretty early to get my run in before work, get a full day in at work, head home and spend time with my darlin’, and also try to squeeze some time working on some of my vintage vehicles.

How do you fuel for training and races and also during races?

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I like to live by the 90/10 rule.

Ninety percent of the time you are eating well, ten percent of the time, it’s whatever. I also like to keep it as simple as possible and think of food as fuel—unless it’s tortilla chips or cookies. My diet typically consists of getting as many calories as I can.

Good beer, good food, and good tacos is what I typically eat. The longer the race, I will typically take in more hydration and/or gels. Before a race I will usually have some sort of simple meal like oatmeal, or rice and eggs.

What’s your favorite part about competing?

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couldn’t put yourself in during training. To really push your limits, to see what you can do. Sometimes you come up short, but there is always the next one.

What does it mean to be able to represent the U.S. in this sport?

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Representing the U.S. was my first goal after I finished college. To be able to compete in the red, white, and blue is something you dream about as a young runner, and I wear that jersey with pride.

What has been the most rewarding thing about being on the team?

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Winning gold at the World Mountain Running Championships in Bulgaria in 2016 has been the most rewarding thing thus far. It has been equally rewarding meeting new friends on the team, and from other countries.

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What specifically are you looking forward to the most about the upcoming championships in Andorra?

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I am looking forward to competing for another gold with my teammates. Running is such an individual sport, to be able to work with a team for a common goal is something that really excites me.

Last but not least, what is your favorite thing about living in Austin and what do you like to do for fun here?

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I love the running community in this town, the tacos, and the spirit of Austin. I run for fun, rebuild classic vehicles and rent them out, and spend time with the people I love! I am a Texan through and through, and I love this city. afm

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ROWING DOCK STAND UP PADDLEBOARD WORKOUT Balance is a crucial element of a full body workout but it’s often left out. Our solution? Do your workout on a stand up paddleboad. Worst case you fall in the water and cool off!

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1 ) WA R M U P : Pick your workout partner and paddle to the perfect spot. Start out with some slower easy paddle strokes to get comfortable on the board and then incorporate a few quick paddle bursts to get the heart rate up. Try bursts of full exertion for 10 seconds on and 30 seconds off. This will get your blood flowing and warm the rest of your body up for your workout.

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2 ) S Q UAT S : Face forward and position yourself in the center of the paddleboard. Place one foot on each side of the carrying handle and check to make sure your feet are shoulder distance apart. A slight bend in the knee will help you maintain your balance. Hold the paddle with both hands either overhead or hands out front. Start with your hips back, your chest and shoulders up, and a neutral spine. Slowly lower your body into a squat focusing on keeping your knees in line with your feet.

Repeat two rounds of 15 reps.

3) CALF RAISES: You can hold onto your paddle for additional balance or place it on your board in between your legs.

Once you are in a comfortable position facing the front of the board with your feet shoulder distance apart or slightly less than shoulder distance, raise your heels a few inches above the top of the board so you are on your toes. Hold this position for 3-5 seconds, then lower your heels back to the top of the paddleboard. For paddlers with great balance, try hovering about half an inch above the paddleboard vs. tapping your heels down in between reps. Two rounds of 10 reps.

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4) BICEP CURLS/OVERHEAD PRESS: Bring your own resistance bands or a pair of weights for these exercises.

Most paddleboards have spots like the front bungee attachment where you loop your resistance bands through. You can also wrap them underneath the bottom of the paddleboard. Once your resistance bands are set up grab one end with each hand and position yourself in the center of the board with your feet shoulder distance apart.

A. Bicep Curl: Keep your elbows close to your side and rotate the palms of your hands until they are facing forward. This will be your starting position. Keeping the arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights or resistance bands while contracting your biceps. Return to your starting position. three rounds of eight reps B. Overhead Press: Grab your weights or adjust your resistance bands so that your elbows are bent, your hands are at your shoulders, and your wrists are facing forward. Your foot stance and grip should be shoulder width apart. Keep your chest up and elbows facing forward with your line of sight. Keep your back straight and your core tight as you press both hands over your head. Bring them back to your starting position and repeat. three rounds of eight reps

5 ) S TAT I O N A R Y R E V E R S E LU N G E S : Begin by carefully getting into a low lunge with your right thigh parallel with the board and your right knee directly over your right ankle. Your left knee should be bent at a 90° angle and resting on the top of the board with the top of your foot resting on the top of the paddleboard. For added stability, take your SUP paddle in your left hand and place it perpendicular to the paddleboard with the blade resting on the top of the paddleboard. When you are ready, tuck your toes under and lift your body up using your legs. Imagine you have a string at the top of your head and someone is pulling you up to the sky. Your goal is to get your left knee to hover 3-6 inches above the top of the paddleboard. Hold at the top of your lunge and then lower back down. Stay on the same knee for 12-15 reps, then switch your stance and repeat with the right knee resting on the board.

6 ) P L A N K TO P U S H U P S : Plant the hands under the shoulders slightly wider than shoulder width apart like you are about to do a push up. Ground your toes into the top of the paddleboard and squeeze the glutes to stabilize your body. Neutralize the neck and spine by looking at a spot on the paddleboard about a foot beyond your hands. Hold this position for 10 seconds and then lower yourself down for five pushups.

A. Round two: Hold the plank for 15 seconds and then lower for 5 pushups B. Round three: Hold the plank for 20 seconds and then lower for 5 pushups C. Round four: Hold the plank for 30 seconds and then lower for 5 pushups Modification: Plank to Knee Pushups. **Rest in downward dog, child’s pose, or flat on your stomach in between rounds if needed.

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7 ) TA B L E E X E R C I S E S : For table exercises get onto all fours with your palms placed on the top of the paddleboard shoulder width apart and your knees on the paddleboard directly under your hips. Your hips should be squared with your shoulders. Your paddle can be placed on the top of the board in between your hands and knees.

A. Bird Dog: Keep your core tight and your neck and spine in a neutral position with your gaze at the top of the paddleboard just in front of your hands. Slowly extend your left leg behind you while reaching your right arm forward. Make sure you are not arching your back and hold the position for five seconds before returning to your starting table position. Next you will extend your right leg behind you and your left arm forward. Hold for 5 seconds, then lower. Rotate sides for a total of 20 reps (10 on each side).

B. Fire Hydrant: Start in your table position with a neutral spine and your hips and shoulders squared. Lift your left leg keeping your knee bent and raise it out to the side until your thigh is parallel to the top of the paddleboard. Hold at the top of this position for three seconds and then lower the knee down. Repeat this for a total of 15 reps. Then switch sides and complete 15 reps on the right leg.

8 ) V- U P S : Make your way down to a seated position on the paddleboard. Lower yourself down and lie flat on your back. Get a good morning stretch in here while you can and extend your hands and feet in the opposite direction elongating your spine. When you’re ready, keep your legs straight and lift them up as you simultaneously raise your upper body off the top of the paddleboard. Keep your core tight as you reach for your toes and make a V shape with your body. Lower back down to flat back position and repeat for 12-15 reps.

9 ) C O O L D OW N : The hard work is over and now you can cool down however you please. Consider a few rounds of your favorite vinyasa flow exercises like downward dog, cobra pose, and child’s pose or just take a short nap on your board and soak up some sun. Paddle around for a bit with your paddle partner and try out that one move you never thought you could do on a SUP. A few of our favorites that almost always end in a dip in Lady Bird Lake are high knees and burpees. Most importantly, end your workout with a high five or a pat on the back for taking time to do something good for your mind and body!

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Events Cedar Park

A washer tournament will begin at 4 p.m. Enjoy live music, food concessions, inflatables, carnival games and rides (fees apply), and fireworks at dark.

SEPTEMBER 6-9

All Genders, Lifestyles and Identities Film Festival (aGLIFF) Various Austin locations

aGLIFF is the oldest and largest gay and lesbian film fest in the Southwest and the largest LGBTQI+ cultural event in Austin. Experience the festival in September and watch for monthly screenings around town.

the September Outdoors Issue as well as the opening of Austin’s newest fitness hotspot Generator Athlete Lab in the Seaholm. Enjoy complimentary workout and recovery classes at noon and 2 p.m. followed by free samples and giveaways from our favorite vendors. Free, all ages welcome.

SEPTEMBER 8

Dripping With Taste Wine & Food Festival Dripping Springs

Visit the Texas Hill Country and sample the largest assortment of Texas wines, craft beers, gourmet foods and spirits available under one roof, at the 11th Annual Dripping with Taste Wine &

Food Festival. This isn’t your typical, snooty, wear a tie, spit out good booze festival.

It is a true celebration of the Texas Hill Country and the flavor of Texas.

SEPTEMBER 16

CASA Superhero Run IBM Client Innovation Center at Broadmoor Campus

Run, walk, or fly to the 2018 CASA Superhero Run 5K and Kids 1K where you can be a superhero for children who’ve been abused or neglected. You choose what kind of superhero you will be: register for the race, donate to kids, fundraise for the cause, or do all three.

SEPTEMBER 19-23 & 27-30

Blue Lapis Light: Belonging Part One The Seaholm

Blue Lapis Light proudly reprises Belonging, Part One, a site-specific aerial dance highlighting our interdependence with nature and our relationship to one another.

Belonging, Part One features aerialists dancing on the parking garage windows and around the Seaholm Power Plant Stacks, as well as contemporary dancers performing on the ground. Digital media accompanies the work, narrating the beauty of our earth and the impact our actions have on the environment.

SEPTEMBER 7

Zilker Relays Zilker Park

The Zilker Relays is a 10-mile team race. Each participant runs a 2.5 mile loop from one central festival/transition area. The team concept of the Zilker Relays is not unique, but the combination of a relay, festival home base, drinks and music, make this experience a favorite for runners of all calibers and ages.

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Austin Fit September Issue Release Party Generator Athlete Lab

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Splash Jam - Washer Tournament

Blue Lapis Light

features the best of Texas craft beer and displays the thriving beer community across the Lone Star State.

SEPTEMBER 22

3rd Annual Southwest Boulderfest Austin Bouldering Project

This bouldering competition and community event starts with a local youth competition followed by adults of all levels who will climb on 10 problems set specifically for their category. For the finale you can watch up close inside the gym or outside on the big screen as the top five men and women battle it out. It will be a full day packed with live music, food trucks, vendors, and climbing with friends.

SEPTEMBER 20-22

Creatives Meet Business Experience (CMBXP) Various Austin locations

The Creatives Meet Business Experience (CMBXP) is more than a conference; it’s a community for artists, creatives, and the creative-minded. The hands-on workshops f​ocus ​ on artistry​and​skills development, business, marketing, and storytelling. They ​ offer​​ professional development for all the hats small business owners wear.

SEPTEMBER 20-27

Fantastic Fest Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas

Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the U.S., specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and just plain fantastic movies from around the world.

SEPTEMBER 22-23

Fall Pecan Street Festival Sixth Street Austin

The Pecan Street Festival is a free, bi-annual music, arts and crafts festival held on historic Sixth Street. The show proudly features over 300 artisan vendors from all over the world who display and sell homemade art and craft work.

SEPTEMBER 22

Austin Skipathon Mueller

Back for her third year, Master Skipper Kim Corbin will lead 300 plus skippers in a unified skip around Mueller Lake. This year’s skip will include fun stops around the lake with music, hula-hoops, bubbles, balloons, and more.

After the skip, participants can enjoy music, bounce houses, lawn games, food, beverages for kids and adults, and much more. The Skipathon benefits Foster Angels of Central Texas.

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Austin Oktoberfest Scholz Garten

This year, the Austin Saengerrunde will celebrate the sixth annual Austin Oktoberfest at Scholz Garten, the oldest continuously operating tavern in the state. This festival celebrates German heritage in Texas with beer, sausage, live music and bowling.

Organized by the Austin Museum Partnership, this special day features free exhibitions and activities at participating Austin-area museums and cultural sites.

We recommend checking out Ellsworth Kelly’s Austin exhibit at The Blanton.

SEPTEMBER 29

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Fiesta Gardens

The Texas Craft Brewers Fest is the largest beer festival for and by Texas Brewers. This annual event

Austin’s largest non-profit community rowing club Private Lessons, adult programs as well as middle and high school rowing programs Home of Nationally ranked Regattas

SEPTMEBER 29-30

FIA World Rallycross Circuit of The Americas

The World Rallycross (RX) Championship is bringing sprint-style automobile racing to Austin. Drivers will be equipped with RX Supercars hitting speeds up to 600bhp, with the ability to accelerate from 0-60mph in less than two seconds.

In addition to the rallycross, COTA will have multiple activations and entertainment throughout the weekend.

Austin Museum Day Museums Across Austin

Nonprofit. Community. Rowing.

SEPTEMBER 29-30

Austin Record Convention Palmer Events Center

The Austin Record Convention is the largest sale of recorded music in the USA. Ranging from the 78’s of the 1930s to the latest compact discs of today, over one million 78s, 45s, LPs, CDs, cassettes, posters and collectibles (probably even a few 8-track tapes) are in the auditorium. different dealers from all over the USA and Europe are spread out over 50,000 square feet JEEP MASTERS of floor space.

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Races SEPTEMBER 22

THE HAUNTED HALF Austin

Dare To Ascend Trail Run (5K, 10K, Half-marathon, Marathon) Georgetown SEPTEMBER 23

Schlotzsky’s Bun Run Austin SEPTEMBER 23

LIVESTRONG Honor 5K and 10K Austin

OCTOBER 28 SEPTEMBER 24

9/11 Heroes Run Austin

SEPTEMBER 15

St. Jude Run/Walk to End Childhood Cancer

SEPTEMBER 29-30

Kerrville Triathlon Kerrville

Round Rock

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Conquer the Coast (cycling)

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CASA Superhero Run Austin

CRC Dash for Hope 5K Cedar Park SEPTEMBER 9

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Corpus Christi Bay

Zilker Relays Austin

Komen Race for the Cure

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Bubble Run SEPTEMBER 22

The Inflatable Run & Festival Austin

Austin O C TO B E R 6

Brain Power 5K

Run For Life 5K & Fun Run

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Ragnar Relay

The Great Pumpkin Run

Flat Rock Ranch

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Barnabas Connection 5K

Rugged Maniac Austin

Wimberley

Austin

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ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk

The Hill Country Trivium

Austin

Marble Falls

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Hill Country Halloween Half Marathon

Run for the Flag Pflugerville

Cedar Park NOVEMBER 17 O C TO B E R 2 7

Zombie Charge 5K Mud Run

Wild Hare (10K, Ultra Trail Race) Warda

Austin NOVEMBER 22 O C TO B E R 2 8

The Haunted Half

Pfeathered Pfun Run (5K and 10K)

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Pflugerville NOVEMBER 22

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ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot Austin

NOVEMBER 3

Back on My Feet Austin’s Bigfoot Trail Race Spring Lake Preserve

NOVEMBER 22

Cedar Park Turkey Day 5K Cedar Park

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Run for the Water

Round Rock Turkey Trot

Austin LIVESTRONG Honor 5K & 10K

Round Rock NOVEMBER 22

Drippin’ with Thanks 5K Dripping Springs

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