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There are hundreds, literally thousands, of unbelievably fit people who make Austin the fitness capital of Texas. As a magazine, one of our roles is to single those fit folks out. Every year, we compile a list of the 10 fittest Austinites by polling our readers who responded with thousands of votes cast for their favorites. Our top 10 is simply the few that have surfaced...and thankfully it just scratches the surface of how fit our city truly is.

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Texas residents know the backbone for keeping skin sun safe can be wearing protective clothing, avoiding rays during peak hours or smearing on generous amounts of sunscreen. With so many options on today’s skincare market, one can have difficulty deciding what product suits their lifestyle. The city of Austin gets sun 300 days out of the year; not to mention our prolonged, humid summer. If you don’t defend your skin from ultraviolet rays, it can speed up aging, sun spots and cancer risks – just to name a few. Finding the balance between overexposure and deficiency requires effort, but in the end your skin will thank you.

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AUGUST 2008

It’s August in Austin, and for many of you that

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means you’re about to find the answer to a question you’ve been pondering all year. That’s right, who are AFM’s picks for the 10 fittest people in 2008?

Now, I know you’ve probably already jumped ahead to see the best of Austin’s trim and taut, so I’m not going to pontificate on their collective buffness. What I did want to explore is what fitness really means, especially the part that’s not just “skin deep;” the stuff that our wonderful images can’t entirely convey.

Of course, I always like to start at the beginning; like what does the word fitness really mean? If you spend any time researching it, you’ll learn there are many aspects of fitness from “Darwinian fitness” to good old fashion “physical fitness.” And after due consideration, my view is that in the broadest sense, the word “fitness” projects this notion of “suitability.”

This idea makes a lot of sense to me, especially when we apply that suitability to how we live our lives. In other words, one’s level of fitness determines their ability to be effective in living. Of course, different goals require different kinds of fitness — when a pilot must be fit to fly or a teacher must be certified to be fit to teach, etc. But I digress.

While we can certainly define fitness criteria for specific outcomes, I believe there’s a

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foundational fitness upon which all other functional fitness depends. This platform has three basic legs — physical fitness, mental fitness and emotional/spiritual fitness.

We tend to focus a lot of our attention on physical fitness these days, but all three elements are crucial to being truly fit for life. Furthermore, it’s very important to keep each of these pieces in balance. How many times have we seen athletes under-perform or crack under pressure because they weren’t mentally tough? What about the emotional stamina it takes to be a caregiver? It’s clearly hard to operate at your peak when any one of the wheels comes off.

This model of fitness also assumes a high degree of integration. That is, each element supports and catalyzes the others. I believe that people change and sustain behavior for many reasons, but their motivations seem to arise from these three critical elements.

This is an important concept because it means that without considering all three components

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of fitness, it’s unlikely that one can truly optimize their suitability for living. Being emotionally motivated to look and feel better is likely to improve your mental state and ensure that you make a sincere effort to achieve that goal. Likewise, strong mental motivation provides positive emotional support and drives physical action. And while being physically active may not guarantee

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So there you have it. That’s my take on fitness. And what about our 10 fittest? Now it’s your turn to judge for yourself whether our nominees have the right stuff this year.

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Sun and Your Skin by: Karen Little

Texas residents

know the backbone for keeping skin sun safe can be wearing protective clothing, avoiding rays during peak hours or smearing on generous amounts of sunscreen.

With so many options on today’s skincare market, one can have difficulty deciding what product suits their lifestyle.

The city of Austin gets sun 300 days out of the year; not to mention our prolonged, humid summer. If you don’t defend your skin from ultraviolet rays, it can speed up aging, sun spots and cancer risks – just to name a few. Finding the balance between overexposure and deficiency requires effort, but in the end your skin will thank you.

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Surf’s up, bro!

Is sunscreen everything you think it is?

Recently a Washington-based nonprofit, the

So what should you look for?

The key to sun protection is constant

How much protection comes from sunscreen?

Dr. Lisa Rhodes, also from Westlake

Environmental Working Group, released a study

reapplication and not blindly trusting products,

Dermatology, says any zinc oxide-containing

showing in nearly 1,000 sunscreens tested,

according to Dr. Valerie Hanft of Westlake

brand is appropriate, and recommends daily SPF

four out of five didn’t sufficiently protect skin

Dermatology. She also says allergic reactions to

15 wear on your hands and face.

and might contain harmful chemicals. These

chemical sunscreens are not uncommon.

compounds include para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) and oxybenzone, both possible irritants.

The EWG investigation revealed only 15 percent met the standard for “safety and effectiveness,” and the brands gave

“Nothing is going to be truly waterproof,” she says. “People expect blanket protection, and that’s just not the case. What they need are more realistic expectations.”

Test subjects apply thick coats, which Hanft

“Zinc and titanium are the gold standard for sun blocks,” she says. “They block rays and do not absorb them.”

Using zinc oxide-based products only protects the elevation of corneocytes in the stratum corneum. The stratum corneum, the outermost

misleading information, such as “all day

says is unpractical in general public usage. One

layer of your skin, essentially has peaks and

protection, waterproof and chemical-free.” More

person is expected to use an entire bottle in one

valleys. Venus DeMarco, Austin esthetician named

importantly, oxybenzone has been associated

day of sunshine.

CitySearch Web site’s “Best Facial” says zinc-

with cell damage, hormone disorders and low birth weight.

Recently, The Washington Post asked John

Sunlight is composed of two types of ultraviolet light – UVB rays, which cause sunburns, and UVA rays, which tan. While both

oxide based products only protect the peaks, and chemical-based sit in the valleys.

“Every individual qualifies for different methods

Bailey, chief scientist of the Personal Care

increase the risk of skin cancer, sun damage and

of skincare, because there are exceptions to all

Products Council, about sunscreen chemical

wrinkles; the FDA doesn’t require sunscreens to

rules with conditions of the skin,” DeMarco says.

quantities.

provide UVA protection.

“Some people feel like there’s no (federal)

Although popular studies have tried to

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prove zinc oxide-based products are toxic,

oversight, but that’s not true,” he says. “These

Esthetician, believes daily sun protection is

DeMarco says they aren’t. She believes

are very, very low levels, below levels that may

important.

people are too fanatical about sunscreen.

be showing effects in animal or cell culture

“90 percent of all aging is from the sun,”

Like an excessive amount of any product,

testing. All evidence that we have is that it’s not

she says. “Even being in the car you’re

people ‘overuse’ these

a risk to health.”

getting damage.”

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- 63,480 new 2008 US melanoma cases (2,500 more than last year!)

+ vitamin D may also have a positive influence on blood sugar levels

- More than 1 million cases of US non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosed yearly are considered sun-related

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10 Ways to Protect Your Skin With all the hype of new sun blocking methods, constantly using protective lotion can be boring, greasy and quite monotonous.

Nutrition, clothing, makeup and even soap can help give your skin some extra SPF. A balanced diet is essential for good health, and certain foods in everyday nutrition can help protect your skin. DeMarco emphasized the importance of dark green leafs and various colored vegetables. Studies have shown citrus fruits, green tea, wild salmon and even dark chocolate have also proven to protect against skin cancer and help shield from UV’s harmful rays.

All the experts agree mineral makeup is an effective tool for daily sun protection. Leslie says the powder can be a good aid for guarding your skin.

“It provides good additional support and

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What is SPF anyway?

coverage for every layer,” she says.

Bethesda sunscreen soap, new to the constantly growing market, provides protection from the moment you step out of the shower.

Rhodes said theoretically the soap would work, but she has yet to see any studies on the product. She said she considers sun-protective clothing fully effective, which can range from an SPF of 15 to 70.

An alternative to sun-protective clothing is Sunguard Laundry Aid, which gives your clothing up to 30 SPF protection factor. It works simply by mixing with detergent in the wash.

“If sun-protective clothing is too expensive, you could try the detergent,” she said. “However, it should not be used as a replacement for SPF on exposed skin.”

Here we review 10 products that will help you stay skin-safe while keeping the rays at bay.

Bethesda Soap This sunscreen body bar with nourishing multi-vitamins leaves a small, invisible layer of protection straight out of the shower

Sun Protective Clothing Most cottons allow half of UV light through fabric; sun protective clothing is 99 percent effective

Elta Block SPF 30 Waterproof UVA and UVB protection, doesn’t irritate breakouts, sensitivity-free and works well under makeup

SPF is short for Sun Protection Factor and rates the level of sunburn protection. A sunscreen with an SPF of 15 filters 92 percent of UVB. Multiply the labeled SPF times 10 and that’s the minutes of sun protection.

Sun protection factors of 30 or higher give high protection against sunburn.

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What’s in your suncreen?

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Physical protection

+ converts UV energy radiation

+ sits on skin’s top layer rather than soaking it

+ ability to be absorbed by skin

+ now more refined and full of anti-oxidants

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+ reflects UV radiation

+ aggravates sensitive skin

+ contains zinc oxide and titanium dioxide

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What’s The Good Word?

Sure they’re informative, but news headlines — especially on the topic of health — tend to be downright depressing. Don’t despair, hopeseekers; the good stuff may be harder to find, but a little filtering will reveal that rays of sunshine do exist.

Holding Steady It’s more like an absence of bad news than a legitimate sign of reversal, but recently released data shows that rates of childhood obesity appear to be leveling off. Despite a perception that childhood obesity has only gotten worse over the last few years, since 1999 the percentage of obese or overweight children has actually held steady at about 32 percent — still an alarming number, to be sure, but a plateau is better than an incline. School programs, dietary education and parental nagging might finally be making a difference, but it’s important to stay vigilant and keep our kids moving in the right direction.

Summer Play

Smoking bans have pushed smokers outside of bars and restaurants in cities across the world, stirring up controversy and — by the looks of it — inspiring positive change as well. Over

This bit of news should be especially nice for Austinites to hear: summer sports are remarkably less dangerous than winter ones. Warm weather pursuits like swimming, hiking, biking and camping — the kinds of things that we can do for much of the year — are far less likely to cause injuries than snow-related activities. A Survey of 63 emergency rooms found that snowboarding accidents alone account for more breaks, strains and sprains than all Texas-style pastimes combined. Perhaps the heat has its benefits after all. And while it’s Winter sports were shown to cause more injuries than warm-weather sports

The Ban Effect

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the past few years, surveys show that thousands of smokers have cut back on cigarette consumption or quit altogether. In fact, London estimates

Some of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world — New York, London and even Paris — have implemented citywide smoking bans with great success

that 400,000 people have given up the habit since a widespread ban was enacted. While, as a state, California has been an aggressive pioneer in banning smoking, some of the most notoriously smoke-filled cities in decades past have ironically joined in, without really looking back. Cosmopolitan locales like New York and even Paris, a city practically defined by cigarette-smoking, have given up the nasty habit in public places, all in the interest of better health.

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Basically, women don’t have enough testosterone to get really bulky. Yes, there are some women who think they’re getting too big when they’re weight training. But you have to build muscle in order to facilitate the fat loss. At the end of the day, my suggestion is that women who want to build strength go with high reps and low weight training.

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It’s not less beneficial to do the same routine, however you won’t see the same level of progress. So, if your goal is to lose weight, I would recommend avoiding the same routine. You should constantly keep your body guessing, changing your routine every three weeks.

Can skipping a few gym sessions reverse progress you’ve previously made? How quickly do you start to lose what you’ve gained?

Skipping a workout will put you further away from your goal; consistency is the key. The human body adapts quickly. If you’re not consistent for about two weeks you could be back at square one.

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Eating right all the time is the best, not just after a workout. Some suggested snacks are fruit, wholewheat pretzels, wholegrain crackers or baby carrots. Make snacking fun and interesting by adding peanut butter with an apple or enjoying some low-fat fruit yogurt.

5 Should men who are trying to build muscle mass worry about “canceling out” their gains by doing cardio?

It’s possible to lose muscle if you’re doing too much cardio, but it’s pretty unlikely. Keeping your cardio between 30 and 45 minutes with proper nutrition, can maintain your muscle mass.

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3 Fitness goals: Cardio capacity, muscle tone/low body fat, maintaining a youthful and agile body for the rest of my life. Vanity probably goes in there somewhere, too, but I try not to say that aloud.

Routine: I do bootcamp style workouts three days per week, weight training one to two times per week and sprints/circuit training mixed in when I get bored or complacent with my routine. I also like mountain biking but do not do it consistently because I tend to find tree roots and rocks when I bike!

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the definition of fitness: Fitness to me incorporates both the mind and body. Simply put, fitness is a personal result attained through challenging workouts, mental preparation and commitment to a lifestyle of constantly working towards a balanced mind and body.

Routine: Most of my workouts integrate movements based on power lifting, gymnastics and cardiovascular training. I aim for four to five days a week, with my workouts lasting no longer than an hour in length.

THE KEY TO HELPING OTHERS: Beyond the “I need to lose weight” or “I want to put on muscle” goal, for many, there’s a deeper reason why a physical transformation is needed. From the beginner to the advanced athlete, training to become more fit involves a journey of hard work, dedication and a willingness to change their lifestyle.

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Fitness background: My first fitness job was as a personal trainer was at a Jack LaLanne Health Club in New York in 1984. At that time, I was sharing a dorm room with Mr. All-Natural NY, NJ and CT. That’s where I learned all about weightlifting for bodybuilding and nutrition. In 1998, I founded Krav Maga — it was the answer to my 20- year quest for cardio that didn’t bore me to death. I also found it leaned me out and put me into much better shape and condition compared to weightlifting.

3 GOALS: To feel good, look good and keep up with my students.

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His diet: Since I get up so early for the morning newscast, I eat a lot of small meals all day long. I eat a lot of chicken and fish with plenty of fruits, whole grain rice and potatoes.

The X Factor: Attitude is so important. It’s so easy to let negative thoughts and practices keep you from your fitness and healthy lifestyle goals, but I work very hard on keeping everything positive.

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BEST SUCCESS STORY: I have been blessed to be a part of so many success stories. My two favorites are helping a man lose close to 200 pounds, and turning a long-time personal client into an elite trainer and fitness instructor.

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• It has more lycopene than any other fresh fruit or vegetable — lycopene is a potent antioxidant that’s also responsible for the fruit’s red color.

• Two cups of watermelon has just 80 calories, so don’t feel guilty about getting your next sweet fix.

• The body uses Vitamin B6 to manufacture happy-making neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. You guessed it; watermelon’s rich with B6.

• Cool watermelon is a refreshing post-

workout snack, and its potassium content will help keep cells balanced and muscle cramps at bay.

• Texas is one of the nation’s top watermelon producers, so buying a homegrown product will let you show some local love.

• Want to know the best way to cut a melon and bypass the seeds? Check it out: www.instructables.com/id/How-toremove-most-of-the-seeds-when-cuttingup-a-/ • It’s heart healthy, too; amino acids like citrulline and arginine help maintain the arteries and promote healthy blood flow.

• Finally, here’s the breaking news on watermelon — the same properties that

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BY THE NUMBERS

UT FOOTBALL

The inaugural season for the Texas Longhorns: 1893

Four National Championships since the beginning of the program (1963, 1969, 1970 and 2005) The cost of the original stadium, built in 1924:

$275,000 Recent renovations were made possible by a $179 million allocation from the Board of Regents The approximate seating capacity of Darrell K. RoyalMemorial Stadium following the renovations: 97,000 The high-definition scoreboard, nicknamed “Godzillatron” covers 7370 square feet and has a pixel resolution of

848 x 2064 photos courtesy of The University of Texas

The Longhorns have a heavy burden to bear as they launch into the fray on August 30. Many over-achieving fans would call the last two seasons (both 10-3) less than stellar; will this year’s team deliver the top-notch performance that every orangebleeding sports fan longs for?

This year’s schedule looks pretty tough — the ‘Horns are set to face some of the likely top teams of the Big 12, including Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. A few key players won’t be returning, including running back Jamaal Charles, but we still have golden boy Colt McCoy, now a junior, as well as Quan Cosby and Jordan Shipley. A few youngsters will have their chance to step up, too; and it’s a safe bet that Coach Mack Brown will focus on improving the Longhorns’ defense, which has been pretty dismal over the last couple years.

We’ll all just have to wait and see how well the ‘Horns can hook ‘em this year, but with a fancy new stadium and the irrepressible enthusiasm of many, many fans; at the very least we know we’re in for a passion-driven and heartfelt spectacle.

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The Longhorns were college football’s most profitable team in the 2007 season; they

earned $46.2 million The Austin area saw about $9.4 million added to its economy and UT academics received $4.7 million of the profits Date the 2008 season officially begins: August

30

Cost for a family of four to attend the season opener buying the cheapest tickets possible: $228 (not

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WHAT I TALK ABOUT WHEN I TALK ABOUT RUNNING

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By Haruki Murakami, Alfred A. Knopf, 192 pages Translated from the Japanese by Philip Gabriel Haruki Murakami is without question one

book makes one want to read and run at

of the great writers of his era. He has written a

the same time. No doubt the audiobook

number of critically-acclaimed novels, among

will sell quite well, and for good reason:

them Kafka on the Shore and Norwegian Wood.

it would be the perfect gift for any runner,

In total he’s written 12 works of fiction, some

young or old.

But Murakami isn’t just talking about

of which have been translated into more than

change cannot be grasped intellectually; rather, it is almost like a physical thought. This section

30 languages. Oh, he’s also run 25 marathons,

running here. What I Talk About is as much

contains a lot of insight into the way Murakami

and a few triathlons.

about writing and living as it is about running.

writes what he feels.

Over the years, Murakami has garnered

His readers will be pleased to find a lot of

He also discusses his own psychological

a reputation for being a pretty guarded

interesting asides, like what made him want to

trials and tribulations at length, often thwarting his

individual. He originally left Japan to escape

write his first novel and why he doesn’t care

own efforts to be better, faster. Interestingly, he noticeably foils his own writing as well. Reluctant

his enormous publicity, which exploded almost

about literary awards. Additionally, he discusses

overnight. He’s notoriously camera-shy. His

things that have nothing to do with anything, like

to take himself too seriously, he goes out of his

private life and his fiction are considered to

why he doesn’t like iPods. But running — the

way to excuse himself for discussing, well, himself.

be separate worlds. But, as his popularity

sport he has chosen to spend the other part of

While this is definitely an admirable quality, and one that doesn’t come across as insincere, one

soared to new heights in recent years, this

his life doing — serves as a lens through which

guardedness has given way to personal

to make sense of everything. And his fellow

wonders if he isn’t holding back a bit of the

introductions in his new books, this memoir of

runners, too, will be pleased to find equal weight

scrutiny to which he might subject his fictional

course, and the forthcoming Murakami Diary

given to their sport, as Murakami muses on

characters; although, his strength has always

2009, which will be out in September.

what it means to be a runner.

One chapter contains part of a magazine

In his introduction to What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, Murakami mentions

article Murakami wrote when he began running.

reading a runner’s mantra: “Pain is inevitable.

In it he runs from Athens to Marathon — the

been in allusion rather than outright revelation, riddles rather than answers, and repetition – it’s a large part of his charm as a writer.

In negotiating the struggles of writing and

Suffering is optional.” This serves as a general

original marathon, only backwards. This article

running, the variables of his life, Murakami

guide by which he frames this slender memoir,

turns out to be very much what running is

finds a balance, one not unlike that of mind and

an assembled series of essays. By insisting

all about. Every aspect of his first marathon

upon the inevitability of reality, especially that

remains the same throughout his career as a

of growing older, he suggests that we learn to

runner and a writer. It is always a race against

things he does alone, are the defining activities

cope with reality, accept it and finally, move

the sun, a race against time, against the self that

that really shape his being.

beyond it, just like years, months, days and

wants to quit.

For a long time he gradually gets better,

miles — without suffering.

body. While other aspects seem to be constant — marriage, music, food — the variables, the

Murakami constructs this piecemeal narrative with the same masterful, accessible

faster, thinking he will always continue to

prose marked by humor and streaks of magic

shoes, his dislike of cycling and the enjoyment

improve, unafraid of aging. But when he goes

which has made him a household name, the

of an ice-cold after-race beer, Murakami relays a

through a grueling 62-mile ultramarathon on

same staggering insights, the same fascinating

lot for runners to relate to. Then he takes these

the northern tip of Japan, like an athletic Gregor

connections. It could be said that this is exactly

Going into detail about things like running

things and makes them seem like everything

Samsa, he undergoes a profound change, one

what makes Murakami so special: his ability to

else that people deal with every day. In an

he never really overcomes nor understands. And,

render everything a part of everything else, and

extremely personal, candid and moving way, the

like so many mysterious events in his fiction, this

to end with monumental poignancy.

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HEALTH AUG. 5 THRU 29 | Pilates Mat Classes These classes conducted by Senior Physical Therapist Gladys Cruz-Nicholls are open to the public. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. | Seton Southwest Hospital, 7900 FM-1826 | seton.net AUG. 9 | Acupuncture Treatment of Digestive Diseases A two-day class with Yuxing Liu. Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin, 2700 W. Anderson Ln., Ste. 204 | aoma.edu AUG. 10 | Pharmacology Basics for Massage Therapists This class will give you a basic understanding of how common drug classes act on the body, contraindications caused by pharmaceuticals, basic terminology to reference new drugs and a protocol to evaluate the impact your client’s medications have on massage therapy. The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School, 4701-B Burnet Road tlcschool.com

AUG. 23 & 24 | Gong Yoga Training Weekend Forsyth You’ll learn how to play the gong and explore its uses in meditation, therapy and relaxation. You’ll also acquire skills to fully enjoy the range of possibilities this unique instrument offers. Yoga Yoga Westgate, 4477 South Lamar, Ste. 420. | yogayoga.com

FITNESS AUG. 1 THRU 29 | Self-Defense Class Learn to defend against assailants with Krav Maga techniques, using weapons or your body. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. | Penn Field, 118 E. Alpine Rd. fitandfearless.com AUG. 4 THRU 28 | Austin Adventure Boot Camp A four-week-long women’s only boot camp, focusing on running, weight training, calisthenics and circuit training. 5:30 a.m. | O’Henry Middle School, 2610 West 10th St. | austinbootcamp.com

AUG. 9 & 10 | Bright Leaf Hikes Bust out the sturdy shoes and get ready for a two-hour guided hike.

9 a.m. | Bright Leaf Preserve, 2222 and Creek Mountain Rd. | brightleaf.org AUG. 19 | Splash and Dash Series The swim will be one loop of the lake (approx. 750m) and three loops on the running trail (approx. 3 km). Water and other nutrition products will be available. Please bring your own swim and running gear. Swim caps are required. Stick around for hot dogs, chips, and tasty beverages. Bring your own food and drink and you may use the grill. Quarry Lake, 4210 West Braker Ln. | pureaustin.com

NUTRITION AUG. 9 | Global Vegetarian: India Cooking Class Mark Ghangurde, Indian cuisine expert, will introduce you to a few of his country’s tastiest vegetarian dishes. A great evening of exotic food and good times.

6:30 p.m. | Central Market, 4001 North Lamar | centralmarket.com AUG. 13 | Overcoming Food Cravings Learn to control cravings that lead you to the refrigerator or snack machine when you aren’t hungry. Identify personal eating triggers and apply the C.A.L.M. plan to change eating behavior. Pre-registration required. 6 to 7 p.m.

4131 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. M-1 mindhunger.com AUG. 18 | Overcoming Mind Hunger Change your relationship with food by learning to live diet free. This program presents the principles of eating according to true physical hunger and includes exercises to help you learn how to overcome emotional eating. Groups led by licensed practitioners. Pre-registration required.

6 to 7 p.m. | 4131 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. M-1 | mindhunger.com

SPORTS AUG. 2 THRU 30 | Junior Olympic Archery USA Archery-certified instructors/coaches for kids 8 to 18 and adults. Year-round two-hour weekend classes with equipment provided. Saturdays, 1:30 p.m.

Austin JOAD Archers, 10203 Old Manchaca aajoad.com AUG. 4 THRU 7 | Neighborhood Sports Greg Brown Football Camp Former college and professional football player Greg Brown leads a camp that will focus on helping kids reach their football potential. 5 p.m.

Steiner Ranch, 1312 Horseback Hollow steinerranch.com AUG. 22 THRU 24 | Fall Certification Class for Youth Coaches Coaches needing certification for U-11 and above can complete the NSCAA Advanced Regional course scheduled for St Francis School

St. Francis Soccer Field. 327 E. Huntland Dr. northaustinsoccer.org AUG. 29 | Austin Skiers Final Friday From a casual to a sophisticated ambiance, enjoy simple to elegant appetizers or meals. We meet the final Friday of each month at a different locale to indulge in a variety of featured menus.

Come indulge in family style Italian-American food in a relaxed lake setting with Austin Skiers food specials. Visitors welcomed. Friday, 5 p.m. | Ciola’s Restaurant Lakeway, 1310 Ranch Rd. 620 austinskiers.org

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Austin Children’s Museum, 201 Colorado St. austinkids.org AUG 7, 9, 17 & 30 | Movies in the Park Come and enjoy Sweet Home Alabama, The Devil Wears Prada, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and 13 Going on 30; all care of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. 7 p.m. | Republic Square Park, 4th St. and Guadalupe St. originalalamo.com AUG. 9 | Wild Basin Workday If you like to get dirty, work hard and have fun, then come out for trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, revegetation, erosion control and other land management projects that can make a difference. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. | Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, 805 N. Capitol of TX Hwy | keepaustinbeautiful.org AUG. 22 THRU 24 | Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself With a dynamic combination of science and accessible how-to, Dr. Joe Dispenza will discuss how you can use the most important tool in your body and life — the brain. You will identify a particular area of your life that you wish to change and learn first-hand the tools you need to re-train your brain to change the results in your life for good. The Crossings, 13500 FM 2769 thecrossingsaustin.com

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RIDES & RACES AUGUST 2008

| AUG. 31 | The Nike Human Race 10K AUG. 3 | Jack’s Generic Triathlon It’s short enough for the beginner, and still challenging enough for the experienced athletes to 'light it up.' Jack's Generic Tri is created as a return to the events of old; when everything was all about the participants. The 'relatively short' swim is held in the Texas Ski Ranch cable lake, free from any boats. The bike and run are held on back country central Texas roads with little to no traffic. The post race party is a free Texas Ski Ranch cookout, with beer, ice cream and thousands of dollars in free gear.

Sunday, 8 a.m. | Texas Ski Ranch, New Braunfels | runtex.com AUG. 7 | Moonlight Margarita Run Town Lake Trail Foundation is pleased to host the 4th annual Moonlight Margarita Run benefiting Austin's Town Lake Trail. At the race finish, there will be a festive, moonlight party with Tex-Mex, mariachi music and margaritas at the American Legion Hall for Town Lake Trail Foundation members and racers. Thursday, 8 p.m. | 2201 Veterans Dr. | runtex.com

AUG. 16 | 5K for Clay In honor of Clay Madsen, this benefit-driven run’s goal is to pass on the hope that Clay Madsen Recreation Center will be a safe place where children and adults learn the leadership and sportsmanship qualities that Clay upheld through his life.

Proceeds benefit the Clay Madsen Recreation Center. The first 350 participants are guaranteed to receive a t-shirt.

Saturday, 8 a.m. | Clay Madsen Recreation Center, Round Rock | 5kforclay.com AUG. 24 | Sweet & Twisted Triathlon The Sweet & Twisted Tri is the 2nd event of 'The Cutest Damn Triathlon Series in Texas.’ This sprint distance, women’s only triathlon, is ideal for beginner triathletes ready to experience a new sport and lifestyle, as well as intermediate to advanced triathletes looking for a friendly, yet competitive field. There will be special amenities such as changing tents, showers, sponge stations, team racking, post-race ice foot baths and mimosas. Teams are encouraged. Sunday, 8 a.m. | Pace Bend Park, Spicewood | runtex.com

Nike is putting on the world’s largest running event in 25 cities around the globe.

The 10k event will combine our digital running world with the physical by being open to anyone, anywhere. By logging into nikeplus.com, every city and every road can become a race-day course. This will provide a global connection point for every athlete, and is the first global race to reach such a large participant base and geographic scope. There will be live concerts on race day with top musical artists and Nike athlete participation.

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