I have been running this race since they started 3 years ago - I must say that this event keeps…read moregetting better and better- This year's route change was an upgrade to years past, even though it was really good to begin with, to give runners the opportunity to run over the most scenic causeways in Miami: The Mac Arthur and Julia Tuttle, starting and ending on Ocean Drive in South Beach...with a huge after party. So far this is probably the best endurance event in South Florida. Well organized and with a great course. It is also ran in the best time of the year and the weather is unbeatable.

I really, really, really liked running this race. The course was beautiful & literally on my…read moredoorstep. This year, the race began and ended on the always lovely Ocean Drive. I must admit when I was walking to the starting line it was rather humorous to see all the drunk people staggering about wondering why I was dressed in such silly clothing..... Anyhow, the race went south down and over the Mac Arthur Causeway (which is an awesome run in the am, especially when you don't have to worry about cars)... the little hill before the main land made me wish I had run it more often when training. Then we scooted on over past the Arsht Center and up 2nd street. It was nice to be able to really look around, since in the 2 years I've lived here I don't think I ever have looked around there! Then we turned the corner to cross the Julia Tuttle Causeway.... At this point (6 miles in) I think I had to turn up my headphones to drown out the jaws theme music that started playing when I saw the hill to get on the causeway! AND, I had to laugh because they chose to have photogs camp out near the top of the hill.... I'm sure there will be some hilarious photos from that (especially from all us flatlanders that live on the beach). Thankfully there was a water table at the bottom of the hill, SCORE! But, then there was another little hill looming 2 miles up the road, thankfully we had some time to recover. Then the zigzag past the golf course & big houses, to the always entertaining Washington Ave then...... I should have looked at the course map more carefully.....I turned the corner, was running to the beach & thought I would get there and be home free... 2 more blocks (13th to 11th), FAIL! Had to go north for a hot minute on Ocean then back down to 11th to finish with my legs feeling like lead. Thankfully Esther G had set up in the grass in the final stretch & gave me the final cheers (and videoed me looking like hell -- she may be willing to sell it to anyone wanting to blackmail me...) to drive me to the finish, nothing like running along the sand for the final stretch with people cheering! The finish line was way less crowded and cluttered than I thought it would be & the after events were cool. The live music & beer tent were my favorites! I think part of the reason I liked the race so much is because it wasn't wall to wall people the whole time. You could get into a running groove without worrying about someone taking you out from behind & it was a lot less traumatic to grab water from the tables. I think for first timers or beginning runners this is a good race to start at. It didn't quite have the same hype as the ING (also not 22,000 people at the MB race), but I really enjoyed it, got a personal record & a shiny new medal!

Gaby is amazing!! This place is a true gem. It's one of the only places where you can do Silks in…read moreMiami.

I attended my first pole class on July 8th, after registering in advance on July 4th. I was really…read morelooking forward to trying something new and stepping outside of my comfort zone. Unfortunately, the experience left me feeling uncomfortable and disappointed. First, the location was not very inviting, tucked away in a cluster of warehouses. Once inside, we began with stretching. There were young children running around the small studio space, I'm not sure if they were related to the instructor or another participant, but this made it hard to focus. In a paid adult class, I expected a more professional, distraction-free environment. The bigger issue arose when it was time to claim a pole. I saw one available with a phone nearby, but no one was standing next to it or using it, so I assumed it had been left behind during stretching. I went to use that pole, and a woman to my left started trying to get my attention. Due to the music volume, I couldn't hear her clearly. I realized she was telling me that the phone was hers. I asked if she wanted me to pass her the phone. She instead repeated that it was also her pole, sounding annoyed. I explained that I hadn't seen anyone claiming the pole. What followed felt unnecessarily passive-aggressive. She returned to her friend and started commenting about the situation. The studio is small, so I could hear pieces of the conversation through the music. The studio also has mirrors, so it was obvious that her tone and expressions were directed at me. Then, she walked up to the instructor and spoke to her. Shortly after that, the instructor approached me and asked for my name, which made me feel singled out and put on the spot in front of the group. I hadn't done anything wrong, I followed the instructions and picked a pole that appeared to be unclaimed. For the rest of the class, this same participant clapped enthusiastically for others but noticeably refrained from doing so for me. Instead, she gave me dirty looks and made me feel excluded. The whole interaction came off as cliquish and unnecessarily hostile, which is disappointing in what should be an empowering and supportive space for women. What's most concerning is that I signed up for this class days in advance. There should have been enough poles for everyone who registered. If there's limited space or equipment, that should be made clear upfront. It's unfair to register more people than you can reasonably accommodate. This was my first experience with pole dancing, and I had hoped it would be a confidence-building and uplifting environment. Instead, I left feeling awkward and disrespected. I hope the studio can address the equipment and capacity, but most importantly, the atmosphere (making all newcomers feel welcome) so that others have a more positive first experience.

Best swim instructors ever…read more Summary: Exceptional methods and results. Fabulous with highly sensitive and/or very cautious kids. Impeccably reliable/timely. Safety-focused. CPR certified. Built an incredible rapport with my little that makes grown ups work hard to earn her trust. Details: We have a lake and a pool in our backyard but put off lessons due to covid. By the time we finally got my then-3.5yr old in the pool without a puddle jumper, she wanted NOTHING to do with the experience. She's naturally very cautious and not a water baby at heart (didn't even like splash pads or the bath). We reached out to Tamara of Swim Me after reading glowing reviews but had very low expectations for success. She started with lower-risk activities like kicking her feet in the water and chatting. Over the course of several months (our family schedule was wonky), we've worked with two instructors, both of whom have an OT background and they have done an extraordinary job. A few things I specifically valued: they were on time, all the time. They focus on safety and teach it regularly in a fun/relevant way. They encouraged us to leave our pool vacuum in the pool along with anything else that's normally in it. If she, God forbid, falls in, they won't be foreign or hard-to-manage obstacles, she knows how to navigate them easily. Sometimes they even throw in extra things as a curveball just so she can figure them out in a SAFE environment. We went from terrified of a grave outcome if she found herself in water, and from screaming and crying any time she had to get in, to a kid who knows (and follows!) all the pool safety rules. She can land anywhere in the pool (which in 95% of it is over her head) and knows more than one way to get to air and back to dry land. Honestly, I got misty the first time I saw it. It's not just seeing her impressively kick and paddle from one side of the pool to the other (which she can do and brings great joy to us ), but knowing she is equipped for a myriad of scenarios. Now if you were to ask her, she'd just tell you that Ms. Beatrice is super fun and she loves their play time. I can't think of a better scenario: we know she is infinitely safer from a real danger, and she just thinks she has an epic playdate weekly. Bonus: she also loves the splash pads and the bath now which is a secondary win for mom.

angelo definitely knows his stuff. not only did he design my workout to match the goals i shared…read morewith him, he explained the why and the how of every exercise and movement along the way. he checked in at all the right moments throughout our session to ensure i was feeling each movement in the intended muscle group, helping me maintain proper form, target the right muscles, and reduce the risk of injury. in addition, he even gave me some pointers on movements i can adopt to continue rehabing an old ankle injury i never quite got back to 100%. angelos passion for his craft definitely shows through the care he puts into the session. i highly recomend him for your fitness journey!

This years Life Time Miami Marathon and Half was my first Half Marathon, and will definitely not be…read moremy last(already signed up for next year through their past participant early registration). Packet/shirt pickup was Friday/Saturday at the Miami Beach Convention Center before the race on Sunday. I thought it was a pretty big inconvenience to make a whole extra trip down to Miami (I live in Broward), but after experiencing the hectic-ness of the morning of the race, I understand and greatly appreciate the early pickup. Packet pickup was super easy, and there were tons of vendors there and walking around was a fun time. Race day: Bayside was PACKED(and this year they capped it at 15,000 runners). We took the metro straight to Bayside after parking at Dadeland. We got there around 5:30 and the first wave was at 6ish. I will say that the only negative about the day was the almost total lack of signs/directions (and staff with identifying shirts) as to where to go. I wandered around looking for the bag drop for a while, but once I found it it was quick. Port-a-pots: NO EVENT EVER HAS ENOUGH. I waited in line for about 25 minutes which isn't too bad really, but next year they need to at least double what they had. Made it to my bay and my run started around 6:35. The course was awesome, with plenty of water/Gatorade stations, and cheering stations to keep the morale up. After finishing there were tons fo free drinks, snacks, and a lunch provided. There were tons of vendor tents set up and the option to hang out and party the whole day, but I was beat and ready to go straight home. It was such a fun event and I can't wait until next year!

My friend and I have have taken 2 classes with Meghan and absolutely recommend her…read more She is so great at instructor (use to be a math teacher in fact), is this great zen about her. Thank you Meghan for making our bdays extra special!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND Turquoise Floating Yoga for SUP instruction and SUP instructor training. I've been…read moreSUPing for over 10 years, I completed ACA level 1 and 2 SUP instructor training previously, and I taught basic SUP myself for 4 years. I needed to renew my ACA instructor certification and wanted to get WPA instructor certification, so I did an ACA Level 1 and 2 SUP workshop and WPA level 1 SUP instructor training/certification with TFY. Meghan is the best SUP instructor/instructor trainer I've had. She's obviously very knowledgeable, but more importantly, she's also awesome at conveying that knowledge. We covered a huge amount of information in the ACA L1/2 workshop, but she made it manageable and easily understandable. The welcome letter she sends prior to class is very helpful and lets you know what to bring, the schedule, and what to expect. Her videos are also extremely helpful to watch beforehand. I thought the ACA workshop would be largely review for me, but I was surprised by how much I learned. She's also very upbeat, encouraging, and patient, and her low-pressure approach creates the perfect environment for learning. She taught high school math for 9 years, and I think her background in education plus her SUP knowledge and skills make her an outstanding instructor and instructor trainer. I'm looking forward to returning for ACA L1/2 instructor certification training.

Cute place and good vibes! I've been enjoying a lot practicing aerial silks here whenever I can.read more

I have gone a few times with some friends to their open gym hours and will absolutely be returning!…read moreLove the vibe, friendly staff and clean space. The staff is extremely helpful with setting up multiple apparatus' for our use.

I think West Kendall and Miami in general is short on good parks and playgrounds for the kids. This…read morepark is one of our go-to parks. There is the playground that has some screens overhead to provide a little shade in the play area. There are some covered tables and chairs, so you can have some snacks or lunch. There is also a big field where you can run around and kick a soccer ball, etc. It is generally pretty clean, not too crowded, and there is plenty of parking. It is conveniently located, so we often will go there just before dinner to burn off some extra energy. There is also enough parking, too.

This park is small but gets the job done (for kids at least). There are swings and a loop you can…read morewalk around, and ice cream truck passes by all the time. There is enough parking as well as disabled parking. There is a canal next to to park and some people do go fish there. Dogs are allowed but must be in leash. This park is a hit or miss. Sometimes I go and grass is freshly cut and over all seemed well maintained. Other times (a little over half of the times), it looks looks a forest and poorly kept. It's a shame it's not kept up with as much because it is a convenient park to just go with the little ones if you have any or simply for a small walk.