This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer. It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.
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I swim, bike and run. Then, I come here and write about my adventures. It’s as simple as that. Most of the time. If you’re new around these parts, here’s the long version of my story.
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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!
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.
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!
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 2024 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.
that would work out fine for me
Must have!!!! :-)
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE I REALLY WANT ONE OF THESE!!
Published with typo in email address. Please consider me.
My husband would love this!!!
I just got a 310xt, but would love an upgrade!
IN!!! I need every hour of its battery life for IM :-)
please pick me
This is awesome, I’d love to win
Fingers and Toes Crossed!
Woho! I almost bought this one a while back. Maybe now’s my chance!
This makes me happy
I’m in
Yes!
Wish to win! Thanks Ray
I’m in
nice website!!
the ultimate choice!!!!!! yessssssssssssssssss
Could always use another GPS watch.
Would be cool to have..
Me, Me, Me! Come to me! I want you!
Hey! I want it ^_^
seems like this is the best of all triathlon watches out there!
Thank you again for having this
I’ve heard great things about this watch. Would love to have one!
Yes, please. Thank you.
I’m in
I’m in
This would make a very happy camper…but then again so would anything up for the giveaway so far :)
in
what what!
I never win anything – so please make that change – yes please!
Yes Please :)
Nice!
I want that watch.
Hi,
I would like to join the “Giveaway Extravaganza Party” :-)
Cheers
Thanks!
Another great giveaway – thanks!
and here we are, crossino fingers
It keeps on coming…….
Most Excellent!
Wow….this Garmin is for me!
Ohh Nice watch.
I wish this will be mine
Maybe it works now
want one :)
AWESOME content and I look at your site prior to google!
Possibly the best piece of triathlon gear I could ever wish to own!!!!
In
Fourth entry’s a charm (amirite?)…
Good! thanks!!
Nobody here but us chickens.
I could use that too!
If at first you don’t succeed! Trying again…
want it.. soooooo bad
Looks great!
Please randomly select me.
One for me, please!
In!
I’ve been watching this watch for a long time! Great giveaway!!
In on this one!
In to win again :)
Me want one
Great watch, see it in hk
I’d really like to get this one!!!!
Weeeeeeeee.
This would be great replacement for dying FR305.
With this I might think about trying a tri. Teehee
I am in, wish me luck
Finman! lol!
Nyaaan :D
Mine wants to please a friend with a brother ;)
Neato!
Awesome, I’d love to get one of these for my wife!
Yes please.
Been thinking about transitioning into triathlons, This would be great.
Oh wow, the best of the best and way out of my financial league. So, before I start to drewl: Yes Please!!!
Nice!!
Yes please! :)
Oui !!!!
That’s a nice watch.
Very cool watch Ray. I am impressed with todays lineup
beautiful design
Sweet!
Nice!
ahh, one for each wrist!!!
Oh yeah, me want
Best watch ever! Thanks for the chance.
oh.. me likey!
It just keeps coming. I hope I’ll get lucky.
Me me me
wow, great watch!
Now I am drooling…. being lurking for this baby for a long time :)
Please please please let is be my name in the draw…
Very cool
I am in!
dream day
What a great watch!
I’ll take it
With this I might think about trying a tri. Teehee
So many people have recommended this watch to me. Yes please!!
Under 200 this time!!
910xt for me please!