I’m exhausting just thinking about this weekend, and it hasn’t even started yet! Apparently Austin does Labor Day big.
The highlight: Sunday night’s Nike Human Race.
6:30pm, a million people across the world will be running a 10K. In Austin, our course is a tough one–lots of hills–but pretty, through downtown, campus, the capitol area. And the last mile or so is downhill! Hooray! Afterwards, Ben Harper plays. They’re still looking for volunteers, so head to the website if you’re interested in being part of a huge global event!
Also on Sunday: The most ridiculous country music lineup to hit Austin in years plays in Waterloo Park, yes, super-close to the Ben Harper show at the Capitol. Party in the Park is an absolutely jam-packed $32.50 ticket: Pat Green headlines, with Cory Morrow, Jack Ingram, Ryan James, Brandon Rhyder, and Rich O’Toole. The least famous of the six is a major up-and-comer in the Texas country scene. I’m telling you, it’s worth sitting outside the gates in your sweaty Nike gear to hear these guys!
There’s also Bat Fest on South First, and south of the river they’ll be staging for the Austin Tri Monday morning … Austin is so busy!
On Saturday, UT obviously has its home opener. Everyone I know will be tailgating, making it into the game is secondary. For non-fans, Bicycle Sport Shop hosts a Margarita Ride:
Meet at the Pfluger Bridge at 6:15pm and ride with us to Happy Hour at the Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant.
Happy Hour: 6:45 til 8pm
Free appetizers
$2 Drafts – $5 Margaritas
First 50 riders at the bridge get a free drink ticket.
GO BY BIKE!
And then there’s Monday. Free Day of Yoga. You’ll probably need it if your weekend shapes up to be anything like mine … party Friday, volleyball and tailgating Saturday, volleyball and running Sunday … stretch me out! I haven’t heard of a yoga studio in Austin that ISN’T doing it, but there’s a schedule on the website if you want to make sure you can find your fave. I recommend checking out Bikram at Davenport or YogaGroove!