South Florida provides the weather and beautiful open water locations for competitive swimmers from around the world. The year round warm weather and ocean access have attracted many international aquatics athletes to train here for important events, especially triathletes and Open Water Swimmers. Merle Liivand is more than just your normal competitive breaststroke swimmer...
Category: Board Up News
April 7, 2016April 7, 2016
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Book Signing – Saturday April 16
Swim Miami participants will receive a complimentary copy of The Lifeguard Murders: A South Beach Story by local writer Lee Williams. The whimsical suspense novel finds its inspiration in a real-life band of joggers led by local legend and world-famous streak runner Robert Raven Kraft. Raven also composed the bonus CD soundtrack. The tale is...
March 21, 2016March 21, 2016
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Suja – Official Sponsor
We would like to take the time to welcome Suja on board as the official hydration sponsor for the event this year!
February 19, 2016June 8, 2016
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Course Map Information
2.5K course (2 laps for 5K, 4 laps for 10K) – 800M will have their own turn and 1 mile will do 2 laps. *COURSE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*
January 7, 2016January 7, 2016
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So you want to swim your first mile?
The 4-Week Plan to Swimming Your First Mile It is possible that in one month from now, you can say you’ve swum a mile. Following this training plan and keeping these * beginner swim tips in mind, you can get into the best shape of your life in a matter of weeks. Like any new fitness...
January 5, 2016January 5, 2016
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New Year’s Resolutions
No pulling on the lane rope. I could not be more guilty of this one. I have cut my fingers numerous times on lane ropes that were chipped and jagged, and yet, I go back for more. I’ll learn, maybe, someday. But probably not. Be less of a grouch during practice. Each swimmer has their...
November 3, 2015November 3, 2015
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Swim Miami Beach Photos
Check out these great photos from Swim Miami Beach…
October 23, 2015October 23, 2015
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Swim Miami Beach Recap
This past weekend swim enthusiasts and triathletes alike congregated to North Beach for the 1st annual Swim Miami Beach, a one-mile open water swim, brought to you by the producers of Swim Miami. It was a beautiful, but blustery morning and it lead to interesting swim conditions. Rough water and strong currents were the theme...
October 9, 2015October 15, 2015
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Swim Miami Beach – Need to Know
Course Map (Click to enlarge) Ocean temperature: 83-85 degrees Sunrise: 7:21 AM Low Tide: 5:17 AM High Tide: 11:40 AM Schedule – 6:00 AM – Check in for the event is begins on Days Inn property (7450 Ocean Terrace- between 74th and 75th on Ocean Terrace) – 7:45 AM – Safety briefing – 8:00 AM...