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!
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Here’s how to save!
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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.
Keep the good work!!
I’m in for two entries.
Comment and Tweet
thanks,
BYE SAM
Great giveaway! I’m entering by commenting. :)
Love your blog!
me need for runs!
Ok, Two please!
Comment, and retweet.
I can’t wait to start training for the New Orleans Marathon with the FR 210.
Would love love love this watch. Thanks for the blot.
Thanks for the GPS-comparison, awesome work you’ve done … says The Pinguin
This awesome, another giveaway!
Three please (comment, facebook/twitter and blog (correndonailha.blogspot.com).
Come to Brazil Forerunner 210!!
Thanks.
Another great giveaway!!!
Love the travel stories as much as the training info. Good work with the blog.
Put me down for two entries. This and facebook.
count me in
One entry–thinking lucky thoughts to get out from under the thumb of my Polar addiction.
One entry for Brian in So Cal….Keep up the good work!
Cool!!
watch looks great!! sign me up for the raffle. thanks
Rainmaker – great site. All your GPS reviews give so much more than anyone else. Your tests on accuracy are also great. It is nice to know when purchasing a GPS unit which one is the right one to get. Keep up the great work.
Just bought my wife the Garmin 110 and love it. The 210 would look great on my wrist next to my wife’s
I will throw my hat into the ring for this one
You-hou, another Christmas in November.
One entry for the lottery, Ray.
Thanks for this new give-way and many thanks for your great job!
Love your site! It has gotten me through many a boring day at work. Count me for two entries (this comment and shared on Facebook). Thanks! (Tiffany Meier)
Two for me please! RT-ing on twitter (dmags311)
I’m in for all three entries! Fingers crossed!
Retweeted, linked to my blog, and here’s my comment. please please please pick me!
I’m in for all three entries! Fingers crossed!
my polar is dead !!
I love it! forget about the others and give it to me! :)
3 entries please!
link to twitter.com
link to michaelyoon.com
A tweet, facebook, and a comment !
Poster here and on Facebook.
Look no farther, the watch is for me!
Sweet!
one for me
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As always…I enjoy your reviews. Your review on the garmin 305 is what led me to buy the garmin 305. (Follower & retweeted @phil_martin)& Mentioned on facebook…3 Entries please.
mmm, new watch. Do I have to hold it up in front of me to have it work ;)
I want three tickets! Facebook (Aurelio Moles)and blog (RunnersWorld/Corre_Caleyes) add to this post
Awesome giveaway! I posted this on my blog: swimbikerundc.blogspot.com. Thanks!
love these!
Comment and Tweet for me please (@agrooters). Thanks Ray!!
posted it on my blog!
posted it on FB!
RT’ed from @getfit2009 and blogged about this competition from How about a free Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS? – and now I’ve commented here as well.
Keeping fingers crossed…
I need to replace my fr60, since my dog at the strap. This would be great!
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2 entries, Comment, and Facebook
Garmin Forerunner, what a great Birthday Present that would be :)
Ray, great blog. I enjoy reading it especially the in depth reviews.
Put me down for 3 entries (comment, Facebook, Twitter).
Looks like the 210 is a great unit. Does it calculate calories even for workouts when you do not make any progress – e.g. spin bike or gym bike when you travel?
TrichaseTri – Would love to win the watch. Please draw my name.
Love it.
I have been reading through your blogs for a while now, currently i have an inexpensive HR monitor by Timex, and my buddy has a Garmin, I like how it shows your splits in the mile. I also am spreading the word on my facebook too. Thanks for the offer!
TrichaseTri – I posted this to my facebook, and I posted here for two entries total.
Three please! Comment, FB and my blog link to babyweightmyfatass.com
awesome. i’ll take one.
I need it!
Excellent giveaway, at least it’s not a 405.
Put me down for 2 entery’s Ray
I dig the watch
Since I own just about every other Garmin, why not make it a full house?
wow! how super cool is that?? are you Santa or something??
well if you want to visit Maine in November and drop it off personally… :)
Put me in for two entries please.
1-comment
2-linking on my blog
Happy Travels and Happy Running
I was thinking about buying this one, but why not getting it for free :-) Your blog is really great!
I’ve added a link to your home page rather than just the contest page.
Super awesome! Thanks!
I twittered and facebooked as well! Thanks!
3 entries for me this time!
great looking watch
great giveaway ray, facebooked and commented so count me in twice pleeeaassseeee
I’ll take 2 please… here and I’ll be posting a link on my blog.
OOOOH, I could use a new watch.
hiiiiiii i totally want you to pick ME :)
i linked too
And again we go!!
and i shared on fb
Three entries for me: twitter, posting on my blog (marathonranking.blogspot.com) and this comment. Thank you for your site. Massi
Keep up the good work. Cout me in for 3 twitter/FB and comment
This watch looks awesome! love the reviews, keep up the good work
Like this Giveaway… :-)
all I need to do is comment..you’re too easy…do you hear that often? :)
I linked on the blog
http://runtothefinish.blogspot.com
I´m in the race …
In for the win!
In for 1 entry… thanks.
Comment here, shared on Facebook. Cout me in for two!
Two entries. One comment here and a retweet. Cheers and thanks a lot.
Love your blog (and that of The Girl). One entry please! Sue, Morgantown, WV
If I win, I can take this off my Christmas list!! :)
I love contests!
I retweeted your announcement!
Keeping my fingers crossed… 2 entries: 1 for the comment and 1 for retweet. Thx.
Hi and thanks again on your great blog
Great site. Lots easier than reading the user manuals,
Ray, you are da man!!! count me for two…one here and one on facebook!
I’m in for 1.
love to be the lucky winner – in for one entry – thanks!
Love your site. Thanks so much for having it.
AWESOME! My Forerunner 305 is about 2 years old and about to DIE.. I am in major need. I shared on Tall Mom High Five Friday and posted on my Facebook page. 3 entries please
I’m in for 3 entries! On my blog, and FB too….
I’m in.
Pour un ptit Français ;-)
ho ho ho, santa is coming to town early this year.
2 for me please, one here and one facebook
Chalk me down for 2 please! (Comment & tweet)
Big money, no whammies!!!!
Count me in for 2 entries (comment & FB share). Looking forward to reading the review on this!