Organised by multirace.com, this weekend’s 2011 Miami Man event is showcasing some of the best brands and retailers that Miami has to offer. The event has a range of exhibitors, including local favourites Mack Cycle, iRun and Footworks – alongside the big name brands such as Zipp, Louis Garneau and Quintana Roo.
Taking a healthy nutrition position, the event also has treats on offer from Deliver Lean, UpFront Foods, Zico Coconut Water, Gatorade and, well-known to the local triathlete community, Muscle Milk.
Running across the weekend, the event expo is a draw for triathletes and spectators alike, ahead of the main race on Sunday 13 November. The International and Half Iron racing starts at 07:00 local time at the Larry & Penny Thompson Park and Miami Metrozoo.
2011 Miami Man expo exhibitors
- Mack Cycle and Fitness – triathlon and cycling apparel and accessories
- Muscle Milk – healthy and sustained energy
- Deliver Lean – healthy prepared meals home delivered
- Louis Garneau – triathlon and cycling equipment and apparel
- Quintana Roo – bicycles and wetsuits
- Zipp Speed Weaponry – wheels and accessories
- Flets – performance apparel
- Footworks Miami – running shoes including Newton and Inov8
- Lin Socks – high performance socks
- UpFront Foods – simple and delicious granola
- Metro PCS / Samsung
- Gatorade – including the new Gatorade Pro range
- Multisport Miami – triathlon coaching
- Zico – coconut water
- Esserman International – representing VW – Acura – Kia
- Tour de Cure 2012 – American Diabetes Association
- Veloce Speedwear – custom triathlon and cycling apparel
- Miami Man Apparel Store – selection of custom tri tops, jerseys and shorts
- Bowswim – resistance swimming system
- iRun Company – running shoes
- Stroke Doctor – swimming coaching
- Isagenix – accelerate healthy weight loss
- Tri2one Coaching
- Team in Training – get in shape, make friends
- Care2Tri – empowering individuals to make changes in their lives
- Andante Bicycles – bike transport and repairs
Speakers
Miami Man 2011 also has sport industry inspirational speakers Hector Picard and Greg Simony. For those athletes that are new to the sport, or for those taking on their first Miami Man event, the Pre-Race Clinics provide detailed information about the event and also some great triathlon tips.
TriTats
TriTats’ triathlon-specific body-marking system will be deployed at Miami Man 2011. According to the race organisers, this provides ‘a nicer and professional look to participating athletes.’ TriTats are removable triathlon specific tattoos and take the place of traditional ‘body-marking’ with a marker, and athletes standing in line early in the morning.
‘TriTat tattoos help novice age-group participants look and feel like pro triathletes!’ They are put on the night before the event and are worn for the entire race.
TriTats provide important identifiers: (1) participant race number (both arms and one leg); and (2) age group category identifier. TriTats are durable and can last up to a week but can be removed at any time with baby oil or rubbing alcohol.
QR Seduza competition
Miami Man 2011 has an opportunity for athletes to win a QR Seduza tri bike on race day. The organisers note that it’s as ‘Easy as 1-2-3…4’ to enter:
1. Get QR tattoo at QR Expo Tent
2. Wear QR tattoo during Miami Man race
3. Stay for awards ceremony
4. Wait for your bib number to be called
Athletes can visit the QR Tent at the expo for more information and details.
2012 Beetle at The Expo
Finally, the highly anticipated 2012 VW Beetle will be displayed at the Expo at the Esserman International Booth.
