Drink and Drive. Operate a personal watercraft on the lakes. Fish from a bridge which crosses the Colorado River within the city limits. Propel or launch fluid filled balloons from your watercraft. Swim or float more than 50 feet from the shore of Lake Austin. (The first five are real laws that the Westlake Picayune [...]
So, I’ve been so busy having fun with my family that I forgot to write about how much fun we’re having. My advice for the week is to enjoy one of the many parks in Austin. One of my favorites is Zilker but not the Zilker that most of us think of. Not the side [...]
Summer is always a great season when it comes to training; the lighter mornings and longer days make it an ideal time to get in a few extra workouts – and with the added pressure of looking good on the beach – that can only be a good thing. However these extra workouts don’t have [...]
The summer holidays are coming and we’re trying to get ready at the shop with lots of shorts and shirts for your kids to play in when it gets really hot. I want to encourage you to keep your kids active during the summer months even when it does get really hot. Just keep in [...]
We’ve all walked around Lady Bird Lake. We’ve all driven over Lady Bird Lake. Have you ever actually been on Lady Bird Lake? This weekend rent a canoe or kayak and enjoy Lady Bird Lake from the water. Two special events are taking place at the Texas Rowing Center (TRC) located across from the Austin [...]
For women with babies or small kids, finding time to exercise can be challenging. With the sleep-deprivation factor, minimal personal time, and the priority changes that babies and small children bring—are there any fitness options for busy moms? The fact is, the more you take of yourself, the better you will feel…and thus the stronger [...]
Can the weather get any better than it has been the last couple of days? I don’t think so!! The breeze has been steady and the temperatures have hovered in the 80’s. I will be the first to tell you that I am a “sweater” and when the calendar turns to late April and May, [...]
If laughing and exercising are on your list of things to do this weekend, play a baseball game! Kids and adults can all play together when you change a few of the rules. First, use a big plastic bat and whiffle balls. Don’t count strikes for the little ones and pitch until they hit it. [...]
Summer is finally here, almost. The weather is getting warmer and we need to start getting our bodies acclimated to the warmer weather. Summer offers extra hours of daylight and with it the opportunity to spend even more time enjoying outdoor activities. For many, this means more time doing physical activities and playing sports. It’s [...]
You know when you are at the pool or at a baseball game and the whistle blows – on account of weather? An understandable first reaction is – ugh, I just got here with all of my kids and gear, and I really don’t want to turn around and figure out new plans for the [...]
