Has anyone done the Miami swim (Nike Miami)? I would like to sign up for this ast my first 10K. I called the organizing company yesterday and they were very nice, but not very knowledgeable about the race. Any insights from anyone who has done it? The woman I talked to thought it was a 5 lap course but wasn't sure. Also, this would be my first 10K. Can you eat during it? I was thinking of bringing a gel or two, but without water to wash it down that might be kinda yucky. I don't know how that works on a long swim. I have a really fast metabolism, and after a couple hours of exercise I pretty really hungry and sluggish if I don't eat something. thanks for any advice.
Here is the event link: miamisportsinternational.com/
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I did this race last year - it was my first 10k. It was really, really hot and I overheated pretty bad by the end. The race did not feel good, it definitely felt like my longest 10k to date, and every one since has seemed easier. I worked it pretty hard and I managed to get 1 or 2 mini cups of water from the volunteers, but I definitely should have hydrated more during the race. Navigation was pretty tough, I missed my last turn, and could not find the final buoy and finish at the end of the race - that cost me.
It was a fun experience though. I would do it again any day.
I did this race last year - it was my first 10k. It was really, really hot and I overheated pretty bad by the end. The race did not feel good, it definitely felt like my longest 10k to date, and every one since has seemed easier. I worked it pretty hard and I managed to get 1 or 2 mini cups of water from the volunteers, but I definitely should have hydrated more during the race. Navigation was pretty tough, I missed my last turn, and could not find the final buoy and finish at the end of the race - that cost me.
It was a fun experience though. I would do it again any day.
