As I’m driving through the winding roads in a quiet and charming neighborhood in northwest Austin, I’m trying to remember the last time I saw Erik. We ran together in college, and I can’t recall a moment when we were together since then. To clarify, he ran – I jumped. Division I distance runners are beasts – 100 mile training weeks, cross-country meets in the fall, and a full track season in the spring. Their job was to run fast and far – no excuses. It was impressive to watch. In his long and slender frame, Erik greeted me at the door when I arrived at his house. The smell of venison sausage ..read more

Ultra marathons are not for the faint of heart. These grueling races test runners’ physical and mental limits, often covering distances far beyond the conventional marathon length of 26.2 miles. As athletes gear up to tackle such extraordinary challenges, meticulous preparation becomes paramount. While training schedules and nutrition plans are crucial, recovery protocols play an equally significant role in ensuring peak performance and reducing the risk of injury. In this article, we delve into some essential recovery protocols, including massage therapy, cold plunge, sauna sessions, and comp ..read more

If you are not an ultra long distance runner, you may be surprised to learn there are quite a few ultra running events in Texas. From January through December, you can find a race to compete in every month. If you are a newbie, let’s start with the basics. What is an Ultra Running Event? An ultra running event is a long-distance running race that typically exceeds the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers (26.219 miles). These races can range from distances of 50 kilometers (31 miles) to several hundred kilometers, and sometimes even longer, often taking place on challenging terrain ..read more

Endurance. It’s a concept addressed by many, from philosophers to poets to politicians. Its elements are spiritual, physical and mental. It’s what separates the good from the best, regardless of your field of work or field of play. Athletic endurance involves toughness of both body and mind. If you have ever trained and competed, you know that so much of the experience is mental. Mental fitness is just as necessary as physical fitness in sports success. And just like developing physical strength, you also have to work hard to develop mental strength. Emotional weights can be just as heavy, if ..read more

You might think endurance and stamina are the same, but they have some pretty important distinctions. The biggest difference is what they require from your body when you’re working out. Stamina demands maximum effort and intense bursts of energy, while endurance is how long your muscles can perform an exercise or activity, whether high or low intensity.  What Is Endurance? Unlike stamina, which may require maximum effort, endurance is your ability to perform an exercise for an extended period, whether you’re putting in 50% or 100% of your energy. It is what prevents you from feeling fatig ..read more

Smiling back through the screen sits a sunglassed, pink-haired, and stylishly dressed Dr. Kimberly Davis. And she is very cool.  From first glance, and maybe even after an initial casual conversation, Davis doesn’t make it overly apparent just how deeply specialized she is in athlete anatomy. As she talks about her rock band Trashy Annie, dog Chuck, and new love of adventure racing, I must remind myself that this laid-back gal is also a doctorate-holding pioneer in the running world. Davis is, in fact, the founder and CEO of RunLab. — RunLab is a runner’s paradise for ..read more

Hello Austin Fit Fam! AFM influencer Nikki Zahka again and very aligned with the Endurance Issue, we are diving into HYROX today! If you don’t know what HYROX is, it is a worldwide fitness event open to all. Competitors from across the globe engage in identical challenges. Each race kicks off with a 1 km run, accompanied by one functional movement, repeated 8 times. Held in spacious indoor venues, it offers a distinctive experience, creating a unique stadium like atmosphere for all participants and testing your endurance and strength.  Emerging from Hamburg, Germany in 2017, this fitness ..read more

Fitness Finding a Runner’s Sole Mate Preparing for an Ultra Marathon: Implementing Recovery Protocols What’s the Difference Between Endurance and Stamina? Ultra Endurance in Texas Wellness Emotional Endurance. Mental Toughness. Lifestyle Roots Built to Endure Ambassador’s Corner Events Rides & Races The post Contents appeared first on Austin Fit Magazine ..read more

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April 6 Hells Hills Trail Run Smithville, Texas Bellaire Trolley Run Bellaire, Texas Brazos Bend 50 Needville, Texas April 7 Cap10K Austin, Texas Saint Arnold Art Car IPA 5K Houston, Texas Chocoholic Frolic – Dallas Grand Prairie, Texas Piney Woods TrailFest Montgomery County, Texas Trans-Pecos Ultra Presidio, Texas April 13 Longhorn Run Austin, Texas Bluebonnet 5K/10K Run Burnet, Texas Texas Big Star Half Marathon & 5K Frisco, Texas Goodnight-Loving Run Newcastle, Texas April 14 Run For the Rose Houston, Texas April 20 Skyline Half Marathon Dallas, Texas April 21 The Stampede 30K/10K Fred ..read more