Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $429, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, (or Hero 13 bundle for $339!) 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.
I linked on facebook so count me in for two. Great blog.
M. Chris
2 entries for me! (FaceBook – Thierry Guertin)
Count me for 2 entries! I posted to facebook and am commenting on your blog!
Be prepared to be bum rushed by entries for this beauty. Love the blog!
Ray, you have the best giveaways EVER! (and the best product reviews!)
Sign me up for 2 entries-just tweeted via @ActiveEggplant
Fingers crossed!
Re-tweet – check!
facebook – check!
comment – check!
count me in! Thanks!! Carol Valentine
Ray,
Great blog, love the reviews and the entries about your travels.
Put me in for three, link, retweet and comment.
Thanks
Tim
Great blog! And I love the giveaways
Really enjoy your site. Also, since my 305 crapped out at Mooseman70.3, I could really use this! I’m in!
Thanks for all the in depth reviews!
I’m in for two! retweeted from johnahull
3 entries for me!! Thanks for the giveaway
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Count me in for Two, added to Facebook!
Lost my Garmin at the finish line of Voyageur 50. So looking for a new one. 3 entries for me.
Love you blog. Would love the garmin!
Sign me up. Love your blog. I will retweet as well.
Count me in for one…hopefully catch you at some local DC events!
Finally a way to replace my broken down 305!!!!
Put my name in the hat for the 310XT. Good idea & blog. Thanks.
Awesome giveaway and great blog!
Count me in for the following:
comment – done
linked on my blog – done
facebook – done
Thanks!
Nice! Count me in.
2 Entries for me please –
Commented here
and retweeted (majorcane)
Wow! this would be great to win!!
Put me down for 3 entries please:
Comment, Twitter and posted a link on my blog.
Thanks!
3 for me:
This is my dream Garmin
I posted on Facebook via button
Linked in my sidebar
Garmins rock and so does this blog.
Retweeted and commented
Here’s my 2 entries; here and twitter. I could really bank on this with the Beach2Battleship in November; it would be quite the step up from my forerunner 50 missing the face plate I’ve been using for the past 15 months
Awesome giveaway! I’m here and retweeted, so count me in for two entries! Thanks for the opportunity!
Glad you made it back safe.
Three entries for me:
Comment
Facebook
Twitter
Tweeted, facebooked and blogged. You rock!
I’m in for 3….
1. Commented
2. Linked on my blog
3. Shared on fb
Count me in!
Not sure why I haven’t found your blog before…
Please count me in for two entries! I am now following you on Twitter and I sent out a tweet (@marleneruns)
Thanks!!
Found your blog a month ago. Love the information, and of course the giveaways :-)!
Awesome! I’m totally in for 3! Comment, Blog, Facebook.
link to nofsahmof3.blogspot.com
Love the post
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Put me down for 3 entries!
Comment. One entry.
Love the blog, especially when you talk about stuff going on locally (I live in Bethesda). Count me in for two – I’m also going to tweet this.
Comment+Twitter (@nickbarnwell) = 2 Entries
Keep up the great reviews!
my tri training partner has this and I’m jealous, that’s right i’m admitting to gear jealously
Sweet!
Heya! Put me down for two entries! Woot!
1. Comment
2. I’m re-tweeting (already a minion, er, follower)
following on twitter @runtothefinish and tweeted
Great giveaway! Put me in for 3 – comment, facebook & re-tweet. Thanks for the great blog!
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Thanks Ray for continuing to run (pun intended) such a great blog. I’m in for one.
awesome giveaway! put me down for two entries -I tweeted-twitter names is @tinypickles
Sweet…
Commented, am a new follower and reTweeted.
Put me in for 2 (shared on facebook).
This is the greatest giveaway!!! Count me in for 3! @elletri (did Facebook also), Blog, comment. Thank you!! ; )
Great!! Awesome Blog!! One entrie. Thanks
Cool blog–even cooler with give aways!
And one more entry for a retweet (@boiler52).
Count me in for 3 entries, this comment, Retweeted as @spaetzel, and on Facebook as link to facebook.com
Is this contest like the time I got a phone call telling me that I may already have won $100,000??
One entrie for me. Thanks. patriciagarridolopez@yahoo.com
I found you through a friend on Facebook. I shared the link on Facebook, followed you Twitter @MLindsley and retweeted.
Thanks for the product review!
comment and tweet…thanks!
thanks for the giveaway. I have posted on Facebook, my blog, and in your comments.
Keith
dalabgator.blogspot.com
I’ve been shopping around for a Garmin! Pick me, pick me!
Pretty sweet giveaway – it doesn’t get much better than this! Put me down for 1.
Great Timing – Just looking at getting one of these for my next race. Count me in. I will post on Facebook also.
Great Review. Put me in the for 3. Comment, Link on link to mcalpine.posterous.com
and I will retweet (and follow)
OK, please put me down for three – blog post (adventuresofabat.blogspot.com), Facebook profile (but not sure how to show you that) and a comment here!
PS Love shark week!
wow…you are awesome…
2 entries for me
blog – chiuman75
Count me in for all three
I want that.
Thanks for the in depth reviews, often link to them for information for members to our little running forum in Aus. Cheers.
Only a device as accurate as a Garmin could measure how much I enjoy the Rainmaker blog.
Woody
Hey Ray,
Stick my name in the hat 3x. I put a link on my blog and gave it a thumb’s up on Facebook. If I win this thing, do you also give an oral tutorial to go along with the awesome review you wrote up???
Looks cool, I’d love to get one!
3 entries – blog / tweet / comment
I’m betting it all on this single comment! ;) I love your blog. Whenever I travel, I keep my open for you in the airport. It makes being stuck in an airport for 7 hours a little more fun.
followed on Twitter / retweeted @txskatemom & left a comment. woot!
Count me in for three please, twitter, on my blog and the comment :)
And thanks for giving away what is probably the best GPS device for a triathlete out there!
I’m in for 3 entries. Here’s hoping for some luck…I have entered all of your contest sure I was going to win. Of course, I though I was going to win a new bike or a trip to France every day of the Tour de France too.
Tweeted, Facebooked and commented! Woot. I am still badly in need of an HR monitor and GPS thingee. If I win though, it might ruin my birthday gift from my lady. I am willing to take that chance.
The 310XT would ensure i would experience being Lost and Found at the same time!
I’m in for one! Sweet Giveaway!
Another givewaway…o happy day! Put me down for 3, Ray. Thanks for the detailed reviews and constant updates…awesome stuff here…
Comment here, check.
Link from my blog (link to ofurtadsadventures.blogspot.com), check.
Re-tweat (peterffurtado), check.
I’ve got the 305 and would love to upgrade to the 310XT. Love your blog too and read everyday. Thanks!
Put me in for three – comment, blog and facebook.
just one for me, thanks for the chance, off to read your review now, sounds like a great gift for my sweetie!
Throw me in the hat for one please.
Sign me up for three entries:
Twitter/@adriancastillo
Facebook/adriancastillo
Comment/Done.
Thanks.
where do you get this SHWAG?
Count me in.
I want one!!
twitter/ironsunflower
Still can’t justify spending that much money on myself, so sign me up for the raffle please :)
I could use a new watch. Throw my name in the contest @nomadfornow on twitter
Awesome that you have such cool giveaways… I retweeted too… 2 chances, eh?? :-P
I’m also retweeting (as @austinrc).
I’ve been reading my way to the present from the beginning, and it’s a great blog -lots and lots of great info!
I love your blog. I read it everyday at work. It gives me motivation for those days I don’t want to run/swim/bike. Got the Giant Acorn Oly this Oct. Hope to see you there.
Oh and shipping would be nil if I won. I live in Manassas ;)
Count me in for three….
Comment here
Twitter
posted on blog
YAY
One comment – Done :-)
As always, great giveaway!
Love your blog. I also posted this on Facebook. Thanks!
Amber
Just found you through my girl TMB! Love going back and seeing some of your posts! I want a Garmin! Thanks for the giveaway, I HOPE I win :)