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FEATURED FITNESS

Featured Cardio & Strength

The Concho River Walk Is San Angelo’s Most Flexible Fitness and Art Route
A city trail can do more than give runners a place to log miles. Along San Angelo’s Concho River, the River Walk connects public art, gardens,…
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Arlington’s River Legacy Park Has Two Completely Different Bike Days
River Legacy Park in Arlington offers paved paths and mountain-bike trails for…
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Palo Duro Canyon Is About to Test Texas Trail Runners: The 25K, 50K and 50-Mile Challenge
The 41st Palo Duro Trail Run arrives October 17 with a cupless…
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LATEST FITNESS GUIDES

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Browse recent Thunderfoot Sports guides for running, strength training, conditioning and practical everyday performance.

Cardio & Strength, East Texas, Houston Metro, Running

Houston Race Day: Space City 10 Miler vs. Sugar Land Half Marathon — Two Very Different Challenges

Two Houston-area start lines, one Sunday morning. Here’s how the Space City 10 Miler and the Sugar Land Half Marathon differ in…
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Across Texas, Cardio & Strength, Strength Training

The 30-Minute Strength Workout for People Who Don’t Want to Live in the Gym

You don’t need two hours in the gym to get stronger. This 30-minute full-body plan covers the big movement patterns, scales from…
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Across Texas, Cardio & Strength, High School Sports, Running, Team Sports

Texas High School Football: The Games and District Races Worth Watching This Week

Week 7 is where district races start getting real. Here are the Texas high school football matchups and storylines worth watching this…
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Across Texas, Cardio & Strength

Zone 2 Cardio: What It Actually Means and How Regular People Can Use It

Zone 2 cardio is everywhere right now. Here’s what it really means, how hard it should feel and how walking, cycling or…
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Across Texas, Cardio & Strength, Running

Texas Running: How to Go From Your First 5K to Racing Faster

Getting faster after your first 5K does not require turning every run into a race. This guide shows Texas recreational runners how…
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Across Texas, Cardio & Strength

Walking for Weight Loss: A Simple Texas-Friendly Plan You Can Actually Stick With

A practical walking plan for building fitness and supporting weight loss in Texas heat, humidity and changing seasons without turning every workout…
Read Guide →: Walking for Weight Loss: A Simple Texas-Friendly Plan You Can Actually Stick With
Across Texas, Cardio & Strength, Running

Texas Race Weekend: Where to Run October 3–4, 2026

A practical guide to Texas races happening October 3–4, 2026, with destination picks, Houston-area options, trail races and advice for choosing the…
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Across Texas, Cardio & Strength, Strength Training

Strength Training for Runners and Hikers: A Simple 2-Day Weekly Plan

A practical two-day strength plan for runners and hikers using simple movements for legs, hips, upper body and core without turning every…
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Across Texas, Cardio & Strength, Cross Training

How to Build a Cross-Training Week: Strength, Cardio & Recovery Without Overdoing It

Build a balanced cross-training week with strength, cardio and recovery that work together. Use this practical 7-day plan to improve fitness without…
Read Guide →: How to Build a Cross-Training Week: Strength, Cardio & Recovery Without Overdoing It

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