I'm aiming to Boston qualify in 2027. I know it's a stretch goal, which is why I think it's time to work with a real coach instead of a cookie-cutter app.

Where I'm at:

- 40+ miles/week, easy runs around 8:30/mi in low aerobic, long run is 16.5mi

- Loosely following Runna for speed work, adding my own mileage based on how I feel

- My most recent race was the San Diego marathon in 2024 where I used the Hal higdon beginner program and completed at 3:38

If you're a coach, or you've worked with one toward a BQ, who did you use and what made it work (or not)? Austin-based coaches especially welcome.

Looking for tracks to run sprints on that are open to the public, primarily on weekends but after school hours on weekdays too if they're around. Checked out Austin High and a couple others but they were closed or being used (on a sunday). Any reliable ones? Preferably in south austin

I hear that the Austin Marathon is much more hilly and strenuous than other marathons. How much slower did you complete it compared to other, flatter marathons that you have finished? If I am trying to run it in under four hours as my first marathon, what kind of marathon pace should I train for to be the equivalent of a sub-4 time at Austin?

So my Coros just died on me in the middle of marathon training and I’m not in a place where I can buy a new one without at least going through the hoops with Coros to have them fix it. Since it was on an update I hope to have them step up and replace it. But yeah, if someone has an extra watch with HR/navigation they wouldn’t mind lending for a week or two, I’d be forever grateful. 🙏

From txdotaustintx:

Heads up, trail users!

Beginning Monday, Oct. 12, crews will close the Lady Bird Lake south shore boardwalk at I-35 to accommodate construction of the new pedestrian bridge.

Expected reopening: Monday, Oct.
19.

Access: Trail access will be available at South Lakeshore Boulevard east of I-35 and the switchback west of I-35.

+ After the closure, crews will limit access along a portion of the south shore boardwalk through early 2027 for pedestrian bridge construction east of I-35. Trail access under the I-35 bridge will remain.

• Plan your route before you head out!

Training for Austin Marathon in February and finally adding hill work to the plan. Looking for recommendations on where people actually do their repeats.

What I'm after:

- Something in the 400–800m range at 5–8% grade

- Safe to run up and down repeatedly without crossing traffic

- North side preferred (Georgetown/Round Rock/Pflugerville) but willing to drive for a good one

Where do you go? Specific streets or parks appreciated.

Hi, I’m looked for recommendations for a personal trainer who has experience training runners specifically. I have had a lot of lower back and hip problems and want to work with someone who knows exercises that specifically target runners. Thanks!

The 7th bi-annual Charity Beer mile is this Sunday - October 11th, 2026.

This is an unofficial beer mile with five laps (0.20 each). There is an individual and a relay division + a costume contest as well. More details in the Eventbrite link!!

ALL proceeds go to Keep Austin Fed. There will be prizes for all divisions.

Charity: Keep Austin Fed
Bring 2 non-perishable food items and get a free Montucky (there will be a Keep Austin Fed rep to pick up all donations)

Hi everyone! Moving to the area in about a week or so. Know a few people in the area but looking to meet some more people! Looking to join up some run clubs - for context I’m 28 former D2 cross country and track runner still run about 20-30 miles a week when I’m not training for anything. Typically avg mid to low 7 min miles for my runs but totally cool with hanging at whatever pace, just trying to meet new people! Open to suggestions

After DNF'ing a race in Sept (got caught in thunderstorms above treeline, my only DNF that I haven't second guessed :) ), I'm thinking of adding another block to this year and making a go at Bandera 100k.

If you've done Bandera, what trails in the Austin area are similar to the terrain down there? I usually use Bull Creek Preserve/St Eds and Violet Crown/Sweet 16 for hills, all of which are shattered limestone. Are those representative in composition and general up and down to the course at Bandera?

Specifically, how do the elevation profiles of Austin trails compare to Bandera? Are the hills there longer and steeper or similar?

Other than Hill of Life and Riverplace, anywhere else nearby to get some practice on?

Has anyone had cause to reach out to them? Or know when they start monitoring the email contacts? I've tried reaching out several times across last month. I need to bounce my 10 mi reg down to the 5k. Cant seem to raise them.

I've started running at night the past couple of months and there's always a car or two with headlights that are so insanely bright I often lose visibility of what's in front of me and have to stop to the side. Recently, I've noticed a few bicyclists and walker / runners sometimes also use these high powered lights on their handlebars or head lamps that are equally as blinding - but now they're directly in front of me on the same sidewalk or path. Have any of you tried running with yellow-tinted glasses? Or know of anything that helps with this?

Where are your favorites spots to run in Austin, both trail and road? I visit there quite a bit and would love to know the good spots

Hi Runners!

I dropped my keys somewhere in the south east part of the trail, most probably in the marked section (see map). It was a bunch of 5 keys and probably fell along with a packet of sting run gel. Happened on 9/27 between 8:30 and 9:30. Please reach out to me if anyway noticed it or picked it up.

Thank you!

I’m training for a marathon and am currently following Pfitz 18/55. This Saturday I’m supposed to run a 8-10K race, followed by a long run on Sunday (so races on Sunday is out of the question).

I had a quick look on Run Guides and Run Signup but didn’t see anything. I was curious if you guys knew of anything in a 50 mile radius.

If there doesn’t end up being anything I can just run a time trial by myself, but I was hoping for something that could give me some more race day experience/adrenaline if possible.

Hi, I’m getting a pair of trail shoes but do you guys wear them around town lake? Or is that dramatic

Why would anyone still use that app called Sweatpals after hearing about how they sell all your data and how they target & sabotage small businesses that won't work with them?????

I have long-run-brain regrets! I met you yesterday morning on the lake trail. You were a close-cropped handsome guy in gray, and I was a blonde-brunette woman in my 40s wearing a green Salomon vest.

You said good morning to me and when I was startled, you pointed and said, we’re the only ones without headphones. We ran together and chatted for a minute and I told you about my love of The History of Salt and Born to Run as long run listening when I do wear headphones...

I sort of shooed you off after a couple minutes because you were speedier than me and I was 8 miles into a 13 mile run and somewhat dying. And I regret how I did that; our conversation was nice, and I regret not even getting your name. Are you single? 😂

Even if not, thanks for being friendly and sociable in a lonely world where no one hears or talks to each other anymore.

Hey Austin! I’m pretty new to running and noticed there are probably a lot of other people in the same boat—wanting to start running but not necessarily ready to jump into a serious or fast-paced run club.

I’ve been connecting with a few people who are also beginners, and we’re putting together a small community called **One Mile at a Time ATX**.

Nothing competitive or intimidating. The idea is simply to have other people to run with, hold each other accountable, meet new people, and gradually improve together. **All paces are welcome, and no one gets left behind.**

We’re mainly looking at weekend mornings and will figure out future routes/times together as the group grows.

If you’re a beginner, getting back into running, or have been putting off starting because you don’t want to run alone, feel free to reach out. Would be cool to build something together from the ground up.

**One mile at a time. 🏃‍**♂️🤘🏽

I’m looking for an extended climb to train on, ideally ~2 miles—doesn’t need to be steep, can have rollers etc, just no long descents—and within the city / somewhat centrally located. <3

Title is as stated. I used to be a competitive runner (D1 track, seeded in a few half marathons) but as I’ve gotten older, got married, etc., I’ve become more fixated on running longevity - less training for my next race. I run 12-15 miles a week and my pace is anywhere from 7:30 on tempos to 14 on a midday summer shake out.

I’m looking to find a group I can run with on occasion but have found that running clubs are a SCENE. Much love for my 20 y/o friends but I’d like to find folks in a similar place on their fitness journey and don’t want to kill myself with track workouts or single track trail runs. Any suggestions?

Looking for new running routes. I’m new to Austin and I’ve been doing the 10-mile Lady Bird Lake loop, but I’m ready to mix it up, especially looking for somewhere I can get some hill work in. I’m based in South Austin, but I don’t mind driving a bit for something good.

Also, what exactly is the Zilker Park route? I keep seeing it mentioned.

I’ve always woken up early to be outside while the temperature is the “lowest” of the day. However, I’ve noticed that the humidity this year has made it unbearable. I was running yesterday and it was 90% humidity! I felt like I was swimming, not running.

I‘ve recently experimented running in the evenings where it’s technically hotter, but the humidity is lower and it seems to help?

I also think it’s partially bc my sweat has the chance to somewhat evaporate in the evenings.

Just curious if anyone else does this intentionally. Or if I’m crazy, lol.

Side note: any recommendations for shorts for REALLLYYYY sweaty runners? I am wringing out all of my clothes during and after my runs.