Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $449, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
Here’s how to save!
Wanna save some cash and support the site? These companies help support the site! With Backcountry.com or Competitive Cyclist with either the coupon code DCRAINMAKER for first time users saving 15% on applicable products.
You can also pick-up tons of gear at REI via these links, which is a long-time supporter as well:
Alternatively, for everything else on the planet, simply buy your goods from Amazon via the link below and I get a tiny bit back as an Amazon Associate. No cost to you, easy as pie!
You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.
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5 Easy Steps To The Site
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In Depth Product Reviews
You probably stumbled upon here looking for a review of a sports gadget. If you’re trying to decide which unit to buy – check out my in-depth reviews section. Some reviews are over 60 pages long when printed out, with hundreds of photos! I aim to leave no stone unturned.
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Read My Sports Gadget Recommendations.
Here’s my most recent GPS watch guide here, and cycling GPS computers here. Plus there are smart trainers here, all in these guides cover almost every category of sports gadgets out there. Looking for the equipment I use day-to-day? I also just put together my complete ‘Gear I Use’ equipment list, from swim to bike to run and everything in between (plus a few extra things). And to compliment that, here’s The Girl’s (my wife’s) list. Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!
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Have some fun in the travel section.
I travel a fair bit, both for work and for fun. Here’s a bunch of random trip reports and daily trip-logs that I’ve put together and posted. I’ve sorted it all by world geography, in an attempt to make it easy to figure out where I’ve been.
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My Photography Gear: The Cameras/Drones/Action Cams I Use Daily
The most common question I receive outside of the “what’s the best GPS watch for me” variant, are photography-esq based. So in efforts to combat the amount of emails I need to sort through on a daily basis, I’ve complied this “My Photography Gear” post for your curious minds (including drones & action cams!)! It’s a nice break from the day-to-day sports-tech talk, and I hope you get something out of it!
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The Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
Many readers stumble into my website in search of information on the latest and greatest sports tech products. But at the end of the day, you might just be wondering “What does Ray use when not testing new products?”. So here is the most up to date list of products I like and fit the bill for me and my training needs best! DC Rainmaker 2023 swim, bike, run, and general gear list. But wait, are you a female and feel like these things might not apply to you? If that’s the case (but certainly not saying my choices aren’t good for women), and you just want to see a different gear junkies “picks”, check out The Girl’s Gear Guide too.
Thanks for holding the contest!
Joe wants you to know that a friend who runs (faster than me) turned me onto your blog, and I like it!
Love the blog and keeping me up with local events and news and being my motivation. Very nice of you for the contest – hope I win!
Love the blog and the contest – keep me motivated! I did all three! Tweeted, FaceBook, and comment. Thanks so much.
Garmin for the win.
* Commented (check)
* Retweeted as @moment_uhms (check)
* Blogged @ Momentum (check)
3 entries total (woot!)
Wow I am late to the party, but I would LOVE LOVE a new Garmin.
thanks
This website has been a great resource and one which I’ll continue to follow as I venture into the world of triathlons, I’m also a bit of a gadget guy :)
I’m in :)
2 entries for the contest: comment + retweet (@jandercito)
Great blog !!!
Nice another giveaway :)
I need another watch! Facebooked and blogged as well. From your bestest buddy, Tid.Mcgoon
Two entries for me!
I enjoy the blog
Very kind! I will have two entries – this one and the tweet.
I just found your blog. Looks great. And I’d love the watch.
2 entries (facebook + comment).
Great Blog!
Cool giveaway ! I read your article about your early morning training in San Diego and i had the same encounter with a skunk a while ago. 4:30am is my usual training time and every 4-6 months, i run against a skunk. So far, i am lucky. I guess you have to scare them real bad for them to spray you….
I also posted on facebook… so that would be 2 … woo hoo!
How can one resist? Love the blog and love the giveaway!
Hey, one entry here!
This is excellent – one entry :)
2 entires, FBook and Comment…Love the Blog!!!
Oh how I hope to win that Garmin!!!
I linked on my blog
link to countdownto13.blogspot.com
And I facebooked the giveaway too. Thanks for such a great giveaway!
328 comments to date…this is getting ridiculous Ray! congrats on another growing year for the site!
i’ll take 3 por favor
Awesome raffle. Put me down for one. Hopefully The Girl is willing to help you out again. And if your audience gets any bigger, your going to need to consider getting a top hat for all the names.
Ray. I’m in for two.
This would be awesome, I was just looking at getting my wife one of these.
Thanks for running the contest! My wife will appreciate it if I win because it will be for her and her return to running.
So far I love my Edge 500, which your blog helped to make the sale. Now I’m thinking I want something just for the run and what better than a FREE Forerunner 110?
I’m in for a shot… or three.
(1) Comment
(2) Re-Tweet (@akaKathyJ)
(3) Blog Link link to akakathy.blogspot.com
What the heck, I’ll throw in a FB post just for fun!
HAPPY 4th!!!!
Greetings from Oz – Love the blog!
Great posts & reviews!
3 entries for me pls (webpage/tweet/comment).
You just have the best blog about tri on the internet – thanks.
Hi!
Great blog.
3 entries for me! ;-)
Twitter @pablovegatorres
Pablo Vega
Hey Ray,
I Tweeted and Facebooked so I am in for 3 entries! One of these days I have to get over my fear of technology.
Oh….I would love to win one of these for my son – he’s starting cross country this year and a HM is required…*fingers crossed*….great blog you’ve got here! Thanks for hosting
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Thanks for the giveaway, please add my names three times into the hat. A post on my blog, one on twitter and my comment here!
Have a great day and good luck to everyone!
Great blog! Thanks for putting so much info out there! Sign me up for 2entries, please. I’ve linked to you on my blog!
I found this blog through my coach and would really love to win this watch! I’m about to start training for my first Ironman 70.3 and have been researching Garmins to use with my training. Thanks!
Here is my website: link to facebook.com
I do all my endurance events to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We will find a cure!!
Count me in!
Fun giveaway!
I totally want to win a FR. I have wanted to try one.
Jen
jeninreallife@yahoo.com
I have been eyeing this watch for a while now! I would love the pink one! :-D
I follow you on twitter now!
I also blogged about this link to angelaruns2fit.blogspot.com
Great blog! I’ve blogged, facebooked and now leaving a comment. 3 entries for me, please.
Nice one !
Great comp, great blog.
2 entries please – here and facebook.
Thanks, Martin
mabooth_uk@hotmail.com
Great giveaway! I commented and will be 2) linking on my blog runningmyanti-drug.blogspot.com and 3) will tweet @kbreems
Count me in!
new follower here :)
added to the sidebar of my blog http://www.myreasontorun.blogspot.com
tweeted @ jogforjoubert
awesome, I need a Garmin. Just started doing tris this year and totally love the sport. 3 entries for me… comment, twitter and FB. Thanks!!
Margaret
Great giveaway and blog!
2 entries here and facebook.
Cheers
magsbooth@btconnect.com
What a giveaway. Even if I don’t win, I’ll be coming back to check out the reviews; I in the market for a garmin.
So, I’ve commented and adding this to my blog’s sidebar. Thanks!
I have always wanted a Garmin but have never gotten one. This would be awesome.
Sign me up for 3 entries!! My husbad just ordered me the 305 planning on using your tips to help me get started with it!! Would Love to win this one also, maybe I could share with him!!! Nice blog btw!!
Sweet giveaway! I’ll take three entries for this comment, my re-tweet and the link on my blog http://www.tortuga-runner.blogspot.com
I love with people tell me about giveaways. your blog is awesome!
I’ve tweeted, following you now on twitter and facebooked it too :) 3 entries. Yea!
Best giveaway I’ve seen.
2 Entries please.
Cool blog.
Cool blog.
2 entries please.
3 entries (comment + RT + blog: http://tripolithree.bloodspot.com) Continue to love this blog and try to share it with as many people as possible. Would love the watch!
didn’t see my comment… sorry if this is a repeat! 3x entries! blog: http://www.tripolithree.blogspot.com
Great blog and product reviews!
Second run – hope for the best ;-)
IzzyODT
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Very inspirational reading
Greetings form Denmark
A quick search of the web to find that prefect heart rate monitor I stumbled across your blog. Your detail has been a great help in that decision making and I still find more learn from your blog. Keep up the great work.
A quick search of the web to find that prefect heart rate monitor I stumbled across your blog. Your detail has been a great help in that decision making and I still find more learn from your blog. Keep up the great work.
@PIRATEBADGER
Sadly I’m only in for one entry as I dont blog nor tweet – but I’ve commented before so that counts for something right? :-) Nice contest!
just found you – great giveaway!!
Love the blog!
Another great Freebie!! Dropping this comment and reposting on Facebook for a 2nd entry!
One more for the list…
I’m in for 3 entries!
Love your blog!
This is good writing: it is fun, and filled with good information (you are very analytical, awesome!)
Just started following you. Great blog. Put me in for the Garmin.
Nice blog! Nice watch! 1 entry!
Love your blog!
This is good writing: it is fun, and filled with good information (you are very analytical, awesome!)
I am good for 2 entries (Facebook)
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1 entry, i’m a terrible pacer!! help! lol
D’oh! Sorry, make an error on my previous post.
I did all 3 because I’m awesome.
@ultragrrl
http://ultragrrl.blogspot.com
And my Facebook.
Maybe you’ll hook up a runner who puts in 50+ miles and week and is training for her first 100 Miler, the Javelina Jundred in Oct? And knows you from SBRTeam? And loves your race reports?
I’ll bite for sure. Thanks for the giveaway! I also just sent a mailbag question about submitting claims to USAT insurance which I’m hoping you can answer since it’s timely for me.
Francesca
Manu99
I just run 10 km in the rain. Now i am in the sofa and I am reading your reviews. I want some gadget. Thanks !
I’ll bite — Katie K. from St. Paul here. One entry, please!
Great blog, put me in for 1.
thanx much
shawn/cornwall,ontario
s.crockett@sympatico.ca
Love the blog, would love to win the watch! Thanks!
Count me for one entry!
Yes please! What a great giveaway, wouldn’t expect much less from such a great blog though… can’t believe I didn’t come across you sooner. Please count me in for 3 entries. Thanks!
Thanks for the helpful info! Would love to win the 110 so my 305 can have a friend.
great site. product reviews like yours should be the norm.
Great blog!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Great Blog! I recommend this to all my friends.
Sports Track great software!
i love your reviews – just bought a garmin fr60 based on it! *fingers crossed*
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Wow! this would be awesom to win!