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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.
Hi Ray, I’m excited for all of my events. Namely, Boston Marathon, IM TX, IM WI, Chicago Marathon. Also looking forward to more coaching this year.
Randy Egge
I’d love to track my runs in Denver this summer!
I am excited to double my number of races this year: from one to two!!!
Training for Tri’s I’m excited to be training for my first half ironman and the weather has been incredible
I am excited to get out and enjoy the weather before the heat sets in for summer! I have run 1/2 marathons, working my way up to a full marathon and then onward bound to a triathalon.
I’m exited to be training for my first half ironman and the weather has been great
Just found your blog and I’ll definitely be back for more! RR
Getting ready for Hawaii 70.3 in June! First half-iron…
Looking forward to the sunshine and getting back outdoors!
Thanks for putting together such great reviews and giveaways.
I am excited to get back in shape and go biking.
Looking forward to evening runs in daylight.
I’m super pumped about not risking my life by running o er black ice
I’m excited for doing my first OW Tri – the IronGirl Columbia in August. Last year did a few sprint tri’s in pools – had a blast!
I’m excited about the great weather and to get back to training after some time off.
AJS
I am really looking forward to improving some races this year.
sneaking in at the end! looking forward to biking outside!!!
After 4 years of Olympic I’m going after my first Iron Man this year!
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I’m excited to complete my first Ironman!
Very much excited about “running wild” high up on the mountain trails.
Looking forward to my third half, and first full marathon.
I’m looking forward for a great injury-free year
I am simply hoping to have a fast and enjoyable running season.
I’m looking forward to finally getting my bike on the road and putting the trainer away for a couple months. In addition, I’m pretty excited about the fact that I don’t have to wear tights when I run
I am excited and thrilled at running a fast half marathon with a brand new garmin watch
Looking forward to getting back into the routine. Sick of the off-season.
I am excited and thrilled at running a fast half marathon with a brand new garmin watch
I’m looking forward to trying road racing on a real team this year!
I’m excited about Vineman!
Im preparing for my first duathlon, so Im very excited about it!!!
Very excited about the races comming this summer!!!
Very excited about the races caming this summer!!!
Im very excited about the races comming this summer!!!
I’m excited to start run sessions this summer with my new training buddy, my now-seven-week-old son, Kai. While my Suunto t6d will likely log the miles & HR just fine, it would be great to simplify things with an integrated GPS unit. However, the aforementioned baby boy now eats up budget money that would have gone for said GPS unit.
Looking forward to doing my first sprint tri this year!
I’m in Texas and its been this way all winter. Where was the off season?
I’m excited to build up a custom tri bike for my wife this year! It runs in the family!
Looking forward to my first 1/2 ironman.
I can’t wait to run outside unburdened by multiple layers of clothing and just enjoy the sun and the grassy trails.
Looking forward to competing in a marathon relay with my USAF compatriots in late April, and then my first full marathon (or race, for that matter) in November.
Really looking forward to the new season. Lots of tri’s coming up with my first Ironman in Lake Tahoe being the last!!! Could really use that 910 this year.
I only began swimming a year ago when my doctor told me swimming is the probably the only way which might help to relieve my neck problem. Starting from learning to swim till today completely falling in love with it. Life sometimes takes unexpected turns just like that. About 3 months ago one of my friends introduced me to the long distance running and show me how I need to control my speed and heart rate to get a good run. Wow, that makes a huge difference. Now I am a regular runner in additional to swimming every day. I’m sure before long I will get hooked to bicycle as well. :) I am now in the market to get a triathlon watch hence ran into your site. I have learned a great deal from reading your wonderful informative reviews. Thanks a lot!