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Count me in for 3 entries
comment, twitter, facebook, spreading the word!
What a great giveaway!
wanty wanty want!
I have linked and facebutted and commented.
Oh, how I want thee, 310XT…
Love the blog!! Can’t wait for new posts everyday.
Count me in for two (comment & share on Facebook)
Put me down for three – comment, blog link and facebook.
Thanks for such a great giveaway!
Count me in for two: left a comment here and posted on Facebook
Awesome idea!! Will definitely link to facebook!! Thanks!!
Awesome contest!!
Great contest!
Brendan from Maine
I have tweeted your twitting.
I have linked to you in my blog.
I am following you.
I am thinking about you often.
Put me down for 3.
Put me in for two! I’m commenting and posting this giveaway on my blog’s sidebar.
thanks!
Awesome blog, and awesome contest!
I also posted to facebook, so count me in for 2.
Great giveaway. I linked it to my blog and posted it to facebook.
Wow, what an awesome giveaway. Please count me in!
::crosses fingers::
If I win, I solemnly swear to start swimming.
I know you said no “quadruple dipping,” but I’m doing all four, anyway. So count me for three entries. I REALLY want this watch, so count me for 300 if you feel the urge.
I’m in for two entries: this comment and facebook. Sick give away! Always enjoy your posts.
Facebook and Twitter also. Love the blog!
I NEED a 310XT!
thanks
I NEED one too!
Me too!
In for one. Thanks. Can’t wait for the Cervelo giveaway.
Woohoo, I’m a new reader and this is such a generous giveaway! I’m in for 2 entries: this comment and FB post.
Cheers! SL
Thanks for all the time you put into this. Make mine 2 entries!
Entry number 2! First one was on FB!
ME WANT!
I am a follower and could so use a Garmin. I don’t have one yet!
I tweeted or retweeted!
@BarefootAngieBee
I posted a link to my blogs sidebar!
WOW what I wouldn’t do for a 310xt! Count me in for 2, I am commenting and I tweeted!
Here’s my comment. Thanks for the great giveaway.
This GISrunner desperately needs a Garmin (my blog header even says so) – put me down for 2 entries
Link on my blog sidebar (gisrunner.blogspot.com) and this comment
I’m in for 2 – comment and Facebook!
Woo Hoo Consider me entered! 1) for this comment and 2) going to share on my FB profile right now!
Thanks for holding this contest, it’s awesome. :)
Hi! I am now following you on twitter and I retweeted your link. So that’s two entries for me!! Thanks! Megan (aka nutmg on Twitter)
I am totally in with this!
COMMENT. Booyah!
Also… Following on Twitter, tweeted the giveaway and posted a link to the giveaway post on one of my blogs: http://www.focorunner.com
Cheers! And thanks again for offering the giveaway.
I’m in for three: facebook, blog and comment. That sharkdiver video was pretty cool!
Count me in.
Great blog and nice contest. Put me down for 3:
Comment, Twitter (Stevers75) and facebook (link to facebook.com)
Geez.. How did I not know this already..Thanks to my buddy buddy, who alerted me to this giveaway. More than the giveaway, I love your blog..Awesome reviews. (Oh, I just tripled – commented, tweeted via @transportgooru and FB-ed)
Great contest, thanks! Please put me down for three (comment, blog, FB). :)
Your reviews are all well written, insighful, and a generous gift of your time and talents, thanks!
Please enter me 3 times:
comment
blog (www.rydholms.blogspot.com)
facebook (Amber E Rydholm)
In for 2 with a twitter tweet.
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I’m in! :)
Got the follow on Twitter, and the share on Facebook… Now all I need is luck!!
Wow! This would ice my week! But if I won then I’d have to be really honest about my mileage…oh no! what if my routes are short and I am really slow as molasses :-) ? Okay, enter me anyway, I’m willing to take that chance!!
I posted your blog on FB. sorry I don’t tweet.
I’ll take 3 entries:
-Comment
-RT @vebah
-Facebook link to facebook.com
I am linking you on my post…I spent the morning in the ER with middle dependant unit so I am behind in posting but I will get it up there! Thanks!
Tweet sent, comment posted…FINGERS CROSSED!
Count me in :-)
IzzyODT
Hey! I am good for all three entries!! Blog, Comment, & Facebook – complete! Thanks!
healthyhappyness.blogspot.com
A 310XT, no less!!
I am game!
Oh my god, I am DYING for a new Garmin – I have the good ol’ 50, which keeps crapping out on me during my runs! Sweet giveaway!!!
I commented on your giveaway at my blog:
http://www.runningfromlaw.blogspot.com
I would LOVE to get this!! I have always wanted one, and being new to the tri world ( and a broke college student) I am still working on getting all this fun gear!! I will put this on FB too
Courtney SHorr 801-634-9081
1st time to read your blog- it is a great read!!
Count me in. One entry
Wow! I’m a regular since a couple of weeks. Love your blog.
Please add me as well
On my blog and twitter….thanks!!
One for me. Awesome stuff.
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Ray – Great giveaway. Fantastic job on the TGT review. Count me in for all three. Tweeted and Facebooked.
sign me up!
ooo pick me!
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Holy crap a Garmin give-a-way!?! I’m impressed. You’ve got some serious connections. Put me down for three entrys.
Gotcha hooked up on my blog, facebook, and the obvious comment. If you need to find me I’m @
http://www.imafitnessjunky.blogspot.com
Thanks for the contest!
Thanks for doing all of the product reviews that you do…
I’m posting to my blog and facebook with the name Cardholic
Put me down for 3:
Comment
Twitter follower (and tweeted)
Linked on my blog
Thanks for such an awesome giveaway!
Woohoo!! Put me down for 3.
Tweet @cjsgrun
Posted link to pingjeffgreene.com
3rd time is a charm I hope.
–Jeff
Like contests and liking your blog. Very funny and informative!
Love the blog! Did i mention I’m a born winner!
I’m in for 2:
Comment here
Re-tweet (@leobinda)
Thanks for your blog!
Count me in for one. Thanks!
Awesome giveaway! Thanks!
Tweeted (as realrellim), commented, and blogged at http://realrelim.wordpress.com. :D
Two entries for me please! :) Comment and I tweeted (@cbkingery). My garmin died this week – please be my lucky week! :)
I would love to have that. Thanks for having the drawing.
Would love to have a 310XT. Thanks for the giveaway. This is also posted to FB.
1. Cool idea .
2.Twiter done
3.Blog done.
2nd floor. Re-tweet and comment!
Considering the amount of people who have entered, I’d say my chances are slim to none, but alas…I have been coveting the Garmin…so put me down for a comment and a facebook link. Pick me, pick me (the girl with her hand up waving it furiously to get your attention).
A free Garmin, you say?? Love it! I have an old-school one for running, but an update would be nice…Thanks for givin’ me a shot. =)
I sure would like a new Garmin :)
Thanks for the contest.
Sharon from Houston
I sure would like a new Garmin :)
Thanks for the contest.
Sharon from Houston
perfect timing. my forerunner 305 bounced off my wrist this morning while mtn biking. never to be seen again…by me at least.
Count me in!
Great blog, and your giveaways are just getting better and better!!!
I love free stuff. A referral from Dangle the Carrot
Two for me…one comment and one facebook post.
Awesome! Facebook post here we come.
LOVED your review – actually all your reviews. Thank you. And thanks for opening up this contest. Count me in for 2 entries – a comment here and a tweet (Katie140)
Garmins rock and the 310XT looks amazing.
Comment added!
Count me in for 3
Comment here, linked to FB, and you now have a permanent link from my blog :D
Thanks
Here’s hopes that I win!!
Top blogging top reviews linked to facebook and twitter
sign me up and i will keep my fingers crossed! thanks!