When I’m traveling, it can be tough to get in high quality workouts. This week, I’m proud to report that I got in good stuff EVERY DAY!! Tuesday: CrossFit Central WOD from Sectionals “Dead Man’s Row”: 2000M Row + as many as possible deadlifts at 185#. I’m sad to report I rowed 6 seconds slower…
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Austin: Fun Fun Fun Fest Parties
The first Fun Fun Fun Fest was in 2006, and the music-ish festival quickly became known as an only-in-Austin sort of festival that focuses on independent music and comedy in Waterloo Park. If it’s any indication, Weird Al Yankovic (of Amish Paradise fame … anyone?) is one of the acts. I didn’t even know he…
Butcher Challenge Pics!
Saturday morning’s Butcher Challenge was awesome! Team Fresh Meat! It IS the Butcher Challenge, after all. My favorite workout buddy!! How fun is this workout?! (sorry Joey, you had to push and do burpees … boo) And, good news, I got all my pullups and hit my previous snatch PR of 95# … so snatching…
Austin: Grand Opening of Dancers Shape TODAY!
Dancers Shape opens TODAY in the recently completed mixed-use project at 5350 Burnet Road (by the Hat Creek that was the Arby’s), Dancers Shape is founded by former Radio City Rockette and UT Alum Jennifer McCamish, who developed her signature Dancers Shape class, combining modified elements from all forms of exercise that dancers use to maintain their shape…
Aspen: First SNOW of Winter 2010
I woke up this morning to this: … and thought, Wow! First snow of the season! But then … I thought, Wow! That’s a lot of snow! BUT THEN … And we’re STILL going, people. And then we took the puppy out for a run on the rugby field over…
Austin: EndlessBoobies
Support Endless Beauty Media in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure with their team name Endless Boobies! To help raise money for breast cancer research, all you have to do is eat at Pluckers Tuesday night! Pluckers will be donating 20% of profits earned to Susan G. Komen. Join the Endless Boobies ‘Eat…
Austin: Ultimate Athlete Challenge [UPDATED]
[UPDATE] I got this very vague press release: Competitive Training Center (CTC) of Austin has canceled the Ultimate Athlete Challenge that was originally scheduled for Saturday, November 6 due to unforeseen circumstances. About Competitive Training Center (CTC) CTC is an advanced training facility for performance training & physical therapy. The facility features two outdoor practice…
Austin: Pre-ACL Shenanigans + Ticket Giveaway! [Winner Announced]
[WINNER! Matt, who suggested crazy costumes!] Yes, we have a pair of tix to Talib Kweli on Thursday night at Scoot Inn up for grabs! Just post your #1 ACL tip in the comments to enter to win! Could be your fave band to see, outfit suggestions, places to go instead, whateva! As usual, I…
Austin: New Local Daily Deal Site GivShop
Only in Austin, where deal sites populate the city like musicians, would we have a new daily deal site that gives back–as in, 50% of your purchase price goes back to a non-profit of your choice. How ridiculously cool is that? Hello GivShop. Joining Groupon, LivingSocial, aDealio, Localiter, and Eversave, GivShop offers similar fare to…
Austin: Free Coffee at Austin Java
Austin Java, which is surprisingly perhaps better known for its food than its, well, java, is inviting everyone to their Parkway location tonight from 7:30-9p for free coffee and apps (chips & salsa, hummus & focaccia bread, caesar salad & chicken skewers)! The master roaster will introduce the new Brazilian coffee of the month and…