Miami
Your Guide:
Manny Huerta
I am a two-time Olympian triathlete (London 2012 & Rio 2016). Even though I retired as a professional Triathlete after my last Olympic Games I still compete as an amateur athlete recently qualifying for the 2021 Ironman Hawaii World Championships. With more than 30 years of experience in multisport, I decided to inspire and pass along my knowledge and motivation to others, and I now have several kids, adults, and elite athletes not only in South Florida but worldwide as well.
The City
Miami is one of the world’s most popular vacation spots. Though destinations often are said to offer something for everyone, the Miami area does indeed offer multiple enticements for everyone. The trendy nightlife of South Beach bejeweled by the eye candy of the Art Deco district. The bustle of Calle Ocho and the highly caffeinated energy of Little Havana. The plush hotels of Miami Beach and the historic hideaways of Coral Gables. Seemingly endless shopping opportunities in modern, sprawling malls and the quiet, personal attention offered by the family-owned shops of Coconut Grove and many other corners of the region. The lures of deep-sea fishing, golf, tennis, and of course running.
Run Routes
Our ambassadors have spent years logging in thousands of miles around their cities. Often routes you will never find anywhere else. We have asked them when they can throw in some more untraditional routes, routes that only the locals know.
Workout & Recovery
At Pressio we know all about recovery, our compression tights will cover your recovery for even your toughest workouts, however, if you need a little extra like massage or ice baths, we have our local recommendations.
Equinox Gyms
If it gets too hot and humid for you to run outside then hit any of the Equinox Gyms with a day pass plenty of top-of-the-line treadmills and other sports equipment along with pools and saunas.
Pura Vida
Local spot with acai and pitaya bowls, smoothies, and Rise Up coffee drinks. Health is happiness, super foods and super fruits!
Dr. Smood
Dr. Smood is probably the world's most ambitious organic food company. ... The result is carefully crafted nutrient-rich performance food for physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
THE RECOVERY ROOM
They provide a comprehensive physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation service with the aim to maximise the overall health of each person.
Eat & Stay
The locals know what’s good, and we want something that will nourish us but also be substantial to fuel us through our workouts. We asked our runners to pick out places where the locals eat.
Hotels- great gym, maybe a lap pool, and comfortable beds, and of course good runs nearby.
5 Questions with Manny Huerta
What your perfect run?
I like to start my long run in Vizcaya (Coconut Grove) hit Brickell Avenue cross the bridge to downtown and run towards Biscayne Avenue, from there I run in front of Bayside and the Miami Heat Arena, hit the Venetian island all the way to Miami Beach and back the same way about 20-25km run. Park, Auckland Domain and Waterfront.
Greatest achievement to date?
Qualifying for two Olympic Games.
What's great about running in Miami?
Miami does not have many running trails but we have plenty of beaches with hard sand to run and many roads that are runners friendly.
Local Miami Tip?
Stay hydrated, and practice your Spanish you are going to need it to go around the city.
Favorite Miami Loop?
Key Biscayne, you can start at the toll booth in Brickell/ Coconut Grove and run along the running trail on the Rickenbacker all the way to the Light House park at the end of the Island, with plenty of bathrooms and water fountains along the way.