Can you believe it’s August already? You know what that means? Well, not a whole lot really…except that we’re now simply one month closer to the end of summer. :(
So in an effort to counteract that – I’m going to give something away! And since I love the Forerunner 310XT – I decided I’ll give one of those away. Here’s my in depth review if you aren’t familiar with the little orange device.
Like the last two giveaways, there are no restrictions on where the goods go to – so no matter where in the world you are, I’ll send to you. I’m going about this like a random raffle drawing, except that you can get multiple ‘entries’. Here’s the usual skinny on how:
One Entry: Simply place a comment below on this page, that’s it! No lyrics to create, or poems to make. No stories to tell, or anything complex. Only comments on this page count (nope, comments from 2 years ago don’t count).
Two Entries: Three different ways to double up here. In addition to the comment below, just put a link on your blog (if you have one) to this contest page. Or the second option is adding your Twitter account as a follower of DCRAINMAKERBLOG and retweeting the contest announcement. By simply spreading the word, ya get an extra entry. (Note: If you’re already a follower, simply re-tweet and you get credit!). The final third option for non-Twitter/Blog peeps is to Share this on FaceBook instead. Surely you have FaceBook, right? There’s a handy button below the post for doing it automagically.
Three Entries: Triple-time baby! This is easy – just do all three of the above! Twitter (or FaceBook), Blog/Site, and Comment. Ya max out at three entries though…no quadruple dipping here!
See, that’s pretty painless, right?
Please let me know in your comment below how many entries you’ve qualified for if more than one, as it’s super-difficult for me to lineup a Twitter account named “AwesomeRunner28” to a blog named “RunnerGuy” to a comment listed from “RunningCowTippers!”, and I certainly want you to get all your entries. I don’t need to know your account names, just how many entries. Also, if ya have technical questions/thoughts/comments/diatribes/poems regarding the FR310XT specifically, use that post page for those writings.
The winner will get a brand new Garmin Forerunner 310XT (without HR strap).
The contest will run until Thursday August 12th, 2010 at 11:59PM Eastern Time when I’ll close the entry period. I’ll announce the winner the following day.
For those curious on how the giveaways work, here’s the deets. Thanks all!
(Note: If you’re active duty military and deployed and are unable to complete the three entry methods above, simply shoot me an e-mail and I’ll get ya counted for all three. Thanks!)
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I would love the upgrade. Amazing thing you do on this site. Comment and Facebook for 2 entries.
link to facebook.com
masterofpie1@gmail.com
plus facebook = 2 entries!
also facebook!
Whoa, 500+ comments! Hope you have fun and do well in your Nfld tri this weekend! Good luck!
ps. doing 3 entries including Twitter & FB
Recently retired and no longer deployable, but happy to get a single entry. Thanks for all the in-depth testing you do.
Thanks for all the technical info – it has been really helpful – especially the SportsTracks info!
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I feel like Oliver Twist in these giveaways. And am okay with that.
Cheers
Put me down for two – comment and facebook. My boyfriend loves his Garmin almost as much as me and is insisting that I enter.
This is one family member who wants one.
DAD
Awesome giveaway.
I’m posting here, shared on Fb and retweeted.
Good luck to everybody! (but especially me)
3 please! Commenting, tweeted, and linked to you on my blog.
im in for two comment and twitter.
thanks
BYE SAM
3 entries! thx for the reviews!
Count me in also. Cross posted link to facebook and twitter.
Thanks for the offer
Everyone is a winner!
sign me up…
1) my comment:link to dcrainmaker.com
2)twitter:link to twitter.com
3) facebook:
count me in! gave you some facebook love as well–though I think that was reall stupid, as I actually lowered my odds of winning as a result.
Want to win!
I’m in for 3!
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Comment.
I’m down! I could use an upgrade from my FR60 that has seen one bike collision too many.
Tweeted also…
@Arkit3kt
Don’t know anything aabout this but my son would love it, I’m sure.
One entry for me. Thanks.
What a terrific giveaway!!!! Thanks!!!
Count me in for 2 entries (this + facebook). :-)
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Hook me up!
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I am in great need of this. Please choose me. Thank you!
sounds great – – touringmark
Hi Ray… I entered three times.
via facebook
via my blog
and by commenting here!
Keep up the great work!
I’ll bite
Great idea! Put me in the contest.
Sounds like some things in life can be free…
This is a great concept and a better site.
Count me in X 2: Comment and FB
Thanks!
PhorD
Gimme that Garmin!
I’m in for 2, here and facebook. Thanks for all the great reviews!
Linking on facebook for two entries!
I just got a Garmin but have a friend that desperately needs one! Thanks!
Wow…I’d love one!
tweeted and facebook
RRRRRRRoling the dice!!!
WooHoo I could really use an upgrade! Count me in 3 times..running now to add to my blog and facebook!
Awesome. Count me in for one.
Love your blog.
I won’t win, but I do want to:)
loyal reader…love the blog!
Just discovered your page, and definitely the best reviews around!
I’ve retweeted, too :)
@elegntlywasted
Thanks!
shared it on FB!
posted to my blog yo!
did all three!
As I don’t have any blog, I’m going to retweet like crazy! Please pick me! pick me! PICK ME!! I need that yummy 310XT! PICK ME!
PICK MEEEE! as I don’t have a blog, I will RT like crazy!
Garmin woot woot
Trifecta! My post linking to the contest goes live Saturday morning. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
I’d love this!!!!
I Facebooked the giveaway, no tweeter here:)
What a great giveaway! Thanks!
Posted on my blog
shared it on fb
I am loving your blog since I am doing my very first baby triathlon, and I would love to win the watch!
Count me in for 2 please and big thanks !!!
Good giveaway
Count me in for 3 again Ray!
Count me in for 3 again Ray!
Count me as 3. Thanks Ray!
Please count me in for 1. I really appreciate the quality reviews you provide. Nice work.
x2-comment and facebook…great site here…you have now been bookmarked..
Sweet blog! Put me in for one.
Comment, facebook, and re-tweet (kgraham11). Great blog! Purchased the Forerunner 305 because of your review. 310 would be a nice upgrade and the wife would snag the 305. Keep up the good work!
Tweeted, Facebooked, blog linked, and commented. Only 3 entries right? =)
I may actually get into a half marathon if I had this baby!
Fantastic blog. I’m in!
Put me down for one!
Put me down for 3 …
Comment
Tweet
Link on Blog
Great giveaway Ray!
Thanks Ray!
3 Entries Please
– Comment
– Facebook
– Blog link to laughinglehman.blogspot.com
Two please.
Comment
Facebook
Love the site and have enjoyed following your posts.
Please put me down for three entries … this post and I’m following you on Twitter and facebook.
Thanks
John Kynaston
Scotland
Great contest, and wonderful review of the Timex Global GPS. Many thanks, and I’m sure I’ll be back, based upon the 45 minutes that I just spent messing around on your blog!
Oh, and I’ll post to Facebook and retweet too…sign me up for three!
nice gadget… frens told me to get this garmin thingy, well donno if its worth it coz its expensive where i come from.. so would be nice if i can start running with this watch… ;)…so cross finger!!!
i’m in for 2
DOS entries for me. The geek in me reads that as DOS, as in Disk Operating System, not dos the Spanish for two. Hmm. See – I really need a new gadget!
Sharing on Facebook as well!
WV: disores. When I run too much, my knees, dey get disores and I has to massage dem.
Wow!!! what a generous giveaway!!!
Love your blog, it’s inspired me to train for my first Tri. Love the gadget reviews because I’m a techi. Guess put me down for 3, @tophercochran
Hey mate, I’m in for two. 1) this comment and 2) follow on facebook (if I did it correct?).
Great reviews on 310XT and Timex Global Trainer….I’m think 310XT might be the go.
I’m one entry short. My writing skill is below average so I cant blog about this contest. What I did was to retweet about it and of course make this comment. My understanding is that I cannot tweet and share on facebook at the same time. My Twitter account is @ferdinand_dti and the link to my RT is link to twitter.com
THANKS AND MORE POWER!
Thanks for the product reviews. Of course, thanks for the contest.
2 for me! But who’s going to be scissor-hands this time?
New to running here (1 year, 4 months and 1 day). Hope, hope, hope to win the Garmin. Thanks! 5lims@sbcglobal.net
Amazing blog! I found it last week when i was looking for a timex global trainer review. I cant stop reading it, excellent reviews
I’m in with 3:
Comment
Facebook share
Retweet @juanlocreille
Thanks Ray! I’ll be waiting for the orange one!
Nice blog … like your product reviews
Count me in two entries, Ray!
I have you posted on my Facebook page
Great blog – followed a link here from Facebook so your contest is working! Pick me! Pick me!!!
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Count me in for three entries! In need of a new Garmin which will pick up satellites more effectively than my current (apparently slightly defective) 305.
(Retweeted via @pipssqueaks, plus posted on my blog.
2 times – here and Fbook. Thanks for the great blog!
Hi,
I’m in for 1, feeling lucky…