Beginners’ Corner
Beginners’ Corner: Water Works
My calendar says it’s still somehow spring, but in the ATX we know better than that: Summer has arrived. And if it’s summer, you don’t
How to Remain Injury-Free in Later Years
Many folks never even begin running until they are well into their 40s and, in some cases, their 50s. Good for them. It’s never too
Beginners’ Corner: How to Acclimate to Running in Austin’s Heat
Welcome to the wonderful world of summer running here in the ATX. We had a relatively temperate, wet winter, but the climate folks are predicting
Beginners’ Corner: How To Treat and Rehab Ankle Sprains
There isn’t a runner alive who has not suffered at one time or another from a simple ankle sprain. It is—by far—the most common injury
Beginners’ Corner: Bananas Are The Perfect Runners’ Food
By WISH You know the old maxim that your mother probably told you: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. If you’re a runner—especially
Beginners’ Corner: What To Do and Wear if Cap 10,000 is Your First Race
Congratulations. You have decided to enter the Capitol 10,000 on Sunday morning. It’s a great race and an ideal choice if it’s your first road
Beginners’ Corner: Making Easy Runs Easier
Many runners—especially beginners—don’t give a hoot about getting faster. Sure, it would be nice to best faster, but many newbies just want their runs to
Beginners’ Corner: Simple Solutions for Common Newbie Problems
As a beginning runner, you will need to understand that not every run you go on will go perfectly. Some are wonderful; some aren’t. It’s
Beginners’ Corner: Cap 10 Is Great First Race for Newbies
If you’re a beginning runner or walker and thinking about doing the Statesman Capitol 10,000 on March 25th, you still have time to enter. And
Beginners’ Corner: How To Diagnose, Treat and Come Back from Shin Splint Pain
Shin splints are an insidious injury that most often targets and frustrates many beginning runners. It’s a tough injury that can result in such soreness









