Carb-Loading Myths vs. Reality: Real Nutrition for Distance Runners
Gero on 10/12/2026

Carb-Loading Myths vs. Reality: Real Nutrition for Distance Runners

A big pasta dinner is not a complete marathon fueling plan. What you eat before that dinner, on race morning, and during the race matters too.For runners preparing for the Austin Marathon, carb-loading can be useful. But it has a specific purpose, and eating until you are uncomfortable is not part o

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Hidden Gem Running Routes in North and South Austin
Gero on 10/12/2026

Hidden Gem Running Routes in North and South Austin

Another training run, another lap of the same route? Give yourself somewhere different to go.North and South Austin have running options beyond your usual downtown circuit: the Northern Walnut Creek Trail, Dick Nichols District Park, Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park, and Stephenson Nature Prese

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Running Gear Checklist: What to Upgrade Before Training Begins
Gero on 10/05/2026

Running Gear Checklist: What to Upgrade Before Training Begins

Before you add more miles to your calendar, take a look at what you’re running in. Start with the socks that slide down, the bottle that leaks, and the shorts you spend half your run adjusting.Getting ready for Austin Marathon training does not have to mean replacing everything. Use this marathon ge

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Gero on 10/01/2026

2027 Austin Marathon Calls on Local Bands to Bring Austin’s Sound to the Course

Local musicians invited to perform along the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K course on February 14, 2027The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K is putting out the call to Austin’s local music community. Bands and musicians are invited to apply to perform along the

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