5 Ways to survive Austin's (Seemingly) Endless Summer

8/18/2018

Long story short: we're fun.

5 Ways to survive
Austin's
(seemingly)
Endless Summer

Everywhere you look, the rest of the country is pretending Fall is upon us.

Not Austinites. Despite school starting on Monday, sweaters in every window at the Domain and the threat of Pumpkin Spice, we know we've potentially got triple digits in our future until Halloween.

How do Austinites survive?

#1 Frozen Beverages.
You've got your snow balls from Casey's, your milkshakes from Amy's, your horchatas from Mi Madres, your somewhat questionable half-mixed lemonade from the neighbor's lemonade stand, and of course, your margaritas from, well, everywhere,
Stay hydrated, my friends.

#2 Swim as Cross-Training.
Nah, I'm kidding, you float. You lay your sweaty body down in any body of water that you can find space in. Deep Eddy, Ramsey Neighborhood Pool, Bull Creek, Barton Springs Pool, your own bathtub with the ice tray dumped in there.

#3 Tacos.
I'm required by Travis County Law to include Tacos in every post about Austin. Protein & Carb filled Running Fuel on every single corner. Need I say more?

#4 HIDE!
Whether it's the amazing brand new downtownCentral Library, catching a ridiculous cult classic at the Alamo Drafthouse, or doing some climbing at Austin Bouldering Project, it's best to remain indoors from 11am - 9pm. Bring a sweater, though, because Austenite's also tend to keep the AC cold enough to hang meat indoors.

#5 (Get your) Runs Out Before the Sun's Out.

Join ACTrunning's 6am Running group. Choose from absolute beginner (BECOME A RUNNER) or Half-Marathon/Intermediate 5K group. OR keep one foot on the ground and sweat with HIIT Cardio Walking group. This isn't your great granny's walking group. You'll heart will be pumping and you'll have a blast while you're doing it. ACT Running meets at Ramsey Park.
And once the cooler temps finally come, you'll crush your race.

Become A Runner, too.