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Nothing says elite athleticism like Ironman. The triathlon of all triathlons, this 70.3-mile swim/bike/run mashup is bringing 3,000 lean, mean muscle machines (and 15,000 spectators) to the sunny shores of Miami. For their sake, let’s hope we get a break in the hot, muggy weather.
And though it’s too late to be a competitor in this year’s Ironman 70.3 Miami, you can still cheer on the all-star athletes from the sidelines. The course (one of the largest half-Ironman-distance races in the world) will take them on a 1.2-mile swim through Biscayne Bay, a 56-mile bike ride from downtown to the Everglades, and a 13.1-mile run alongside the Atlantic Ocean.
The third-annual incarnation of the competition will feature athletes from 62 countries, all in fighting shape. The best of the best will qualify for the 35 slots reserved for the 2015 Ironman 70.3 World Championship, whose winner will score $50,000.
If you’re in need of a triathlon bike for next year’s event, one painted by Romero Britto himself will be up for grabs at a silent auction, along with other items, all to benefit United HealthCare Children’s Foundation.
The Ironman kicks off at 7:30 a.m. at Bayfront Park (301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami). It’s free to attend as a spectator. Visit ironmanmiami.com.
Sun., Oct. 26, 7:30 a.m., 2014
