Miami Man and South Beach

I made this mistake last year...or should I say my other half did.  He booked a hotel in SoBe (which mind you really wasn't SOUTH beach, it was at the northern end of SoBe) and it took us almost 45 minutes to get to the race site from there.  Even if you stay in the heart of SoBe you should still expect more than a half hour drive to the site.  The race site is at the Southern end of Miami, and it's inland a few miles so you're gonna wanna stay nearer the race site even if it's only that one night pre-race.  You'll definitely have a much less stressful drive on race morning.  I speak from personal experience here. 

I agree w/ Q. Get a hotel close to the race site. There are tons of hotels within about 10 minutes of the race site. I called the Larry and Penny Thompson state park and they gave me recommendations for some hotels nearby.

Yeah I stayed in downtown Miami last year and it was roughly 20-30 minute drive from there and South Beach is a little further away from what I remember.

It was an awesome race though, I'm doing it again this year. Time to start beefing up the training = )

Doing it again too...I had a blast last year.  There are a few other BTers from up here that will be there too.  I see another BT gathering schedule!!

There are 3 of us in my immediate training group that will be heading down to Miami for this race. In my extended training group of people that I train with occassionally, there are approximately 25 people that are signed up for Miami Man, all from the Tampa area. We will be taking over Miami that weekend!

Awesome!  Well we'll have to make sure we have a great BT and friends gathering that weekend so we know we can all cheer for out on the course.  It's such a great spirit lifter to see your friends out there! 

Not sure, but the last email I saw said there were less than 250 slots left. If I had to guess I would say it will still be at least another month, maybe 2, before registration is closed.

Last year they sent out continuous reminders and let you know how many slots were available right up until they cut off registration.

Just a little heads-up about race slots.  The slots in this race are not for each individual race.  There are 1200 slots for ALL the races combined.  So when they say 250 left, it means that if 250 people register for the Oly, then the HIM is closed too.  Just a point to consider when thinking of the probablities. 

Here is some info on hotels, for those that need to know:

ACCOMODATIONS
Ordered by distance to race site.

CAMPING ON SITE - Tent $10/night, RV $22/night full hookup
Larry and Penny Thompson Park
12451 SW 184 Street
Miami, Florida 33177
[email protected]
(305) 232-1049

Quality Inn
14501 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, Fl 33176
305-251-2000
www.qualityinn.com
Single $81.95 plus tax
Double $86.95 plus tax
4.38 miles to Larry and Penny Thompson Park
Group Code: Miami Man Triathlon

Amerisuites/Hyatt Place
11520 SW 88th St
Miami, Fl 33176
305-279-8688
www.amerisuites.com
$159.00 plus tax (suite rooms)
continential breakfast included
6.20 miles to Larry and Penny Thompson Park
*The group rate will be released Oct 9,2007
*Rooms after Oct 9, 2007 will be $199.00
Group Code: MiamiTri

Comfort Inn and Suites
3901 SW 117th Ave
Miami, Fl 33175
305-220-3901
www.comfortsuites.com
$129.95 single or double plus tax
10.93 miles to Larry and Penny Thompson Park
*Cancelation Policy 24hrs before arrival otherwise your credit card will be charged a one night’s stay
*The group rate will be released Oct 8, 2007
Group Code: Miami Man Triathlon

Hampton Inn Miami Dadeland
8200 SW 70th Ave
Miami, Fl 33143
305-269-0072
www.hamptoninndadeland.com
$149.00 plus tax (single and double)
*Hot breakfast included every day
*Will provide shuttle service to and from the airport
11.44 miles to Larry and Penny Thompson Park
Group Code: Miami Man Triathlon



La Quinta Inn Miami/Cutler Ridge
10821 Caribbean Boulevard
Cutler Ridge, FL 33189
(305)278-0001

LaQuinta Inn was $60.00 last year. They had rooms with two beds.

I don't know if I'll sign up for this again since my training has taken a back seat lately.  But whenever they send out those notices that say "Only 100 spots left" they make me want to do it!  Then with another BT party that weekend...hmmmm

It's still 6 months away. You've got plenty of time to get back into gear and still be ready for the race in November = )

Yeah c'mon Amy, I hardly got to see ya last year! 

Signed up yesterday...game on!!

Nice!! I just did the FL 70.3 today. Only my 2nd 1/2 Ironman race besides Miami last year. I improved my time from Miami by a little over 10 minutes and this race had some hills while Miami was flat, so I was stoked.

Have you done Miami before. If not, you're in for a treat it's a lot of fun...

Yes, the FL 70.3 was a very fun race. Only negative is the run is a shoe-ruiner. Turned black from the dirt/sand. I'll do it again next year if I'm still in Florida at that time.

Wow, that's an ambitious plan to knock off 30 minutes from your time last year. I did 6:23 last year myself and 6:13 for FL 70.3. My goal for Miami this year will be a sub 6 hr. performance, anything else on top of that will be gravy.

Can't believe Miami is still over 5 months away. Not really sure what my race schedule will consist of between now and then. I need to have races in my line-up to stay motivated. Think I'll start a thread asking what races people recommend ( other than the Disney Olympic, did that one twice already.)

Just registered for the international. Looking forward to meeting you all at the race. According to the web site they say there is only a "Few" spots left so if you haven't registered yet now is the time!

Jimmy

Ugh - I'm not good at committing this far out.  It's such an expensive race I hate to sign up and then not be able to do it.

Do it!! Do it now!! If you wind up regretting it, you can blame me = )

(though I don't think I'd be able to reimburse the cost to you hah.)

I'll be there in some capacity ... not racing, either at the Run water station or on the back of a motorcycle.  Can a scorpion bite you on a motorcycle? 

No scorpion bites this year!!!  Ya know in China, fried scorpion is a delicacy.

Less than 50 spots left now.  I have to decide soon!!  I wish it wasn't so expensive!