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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.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.
Awesome!
Yes Please!!
Looking to get into something like this.
I want to win this one!
Oh, I want this one so bad… :D Hope I get it finally! :D
Me! Me! Me!!
Massive thumbs up! (and fingers crossed)
Nice one
You sure are giving away nice stuff, I hope it drives a ton of traffic to the website. Im already a huge fan of your reviews.
This would help my training
Thanks Ray. You and the girl are both awesome!
After reading the review I was considering whether or not I could justify buying one so a free one would be ideal.
Yes… I would take it!
Wish it Will be mine…
Nice watch!
WANT!
That would be a nice replacement for my FR305!!
Awesome sauce!
I need one of this for my first 70.3
Need this!
I would love this
Yeah buddy!
I would love to get this one!
I’d like that!
ole
Perfect for my hubby
The best watch for me!
I don’t mind having another 910xt.
That would so help me
Pick me, pick me, pick me, please:-)
Another reason why I follow your bolg. If I am fortunate enough to get this, I will pay it forward by giving awary my Garmin 410 to a deserving athlete as well.
So many goodies!
Really love that one
bring it on
Great replacement for my 310!!
Oh yes please
I missed the Ambit2 so would love this. Thanks Ray.
I am in for this one!
Yes, please!
Thanks, Ray.
hello.
I need this!
I’m in! thanks
Great watch :) Wouldn’t mind winning this one! Haha.
Really want it
Count me in!!!!
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Hope I win
The watch can take a good job in cologne!
I’m in!
Why not:)
Do Want! :D
Count me in!
plenty of battery = good for BOP me.
gimme, gimme,please, please, gimme, gimme….
Cool, this is a great prize.
Awesome! Pick me!! :P
oh! this is a good one!!
Another give away… I would be more than happy for a watch that works! My Suunto T6 has reached end of life.
/Johan, Sweden
Attempt to win number 4!
This will we a dream come true in my wrist.
I am desperate for a new friend! The 910xt would be my perfect mate!
oooh, yes please.
Pick me!
Ahhh I really want this one!!!
Love your work Ray! :-)
A the 910XT would be a worthy upgrade to my T6D.
That would be an awesome watch to win.
Hope I win this one!
Ooh! Ooh! I’ve been eyeing one of these for months!
My wife REALLY wants this watch!
Oh god, yes please!!!
Count me in!
oh, please pick me!
Thanks for the chance!
Yes please.
Yes please?
I waaaaaanttt!
Fingers crossed!!
Count me in!!!
Yippee
This is awesome!
Awesome
I’m in! :)
Hope to be lucky!!! :-)
I am in…mahalo!
Low 7s for over 10 miles, that’s a nice run.
This is the gps watch I really wanted!
These are quite the giveaways!
My dream watch!
Awesome!
I want one!
This would be awesome to win!
Thanks
OH OH Pick me, Pick me, ohh ahhh ohh!!
huhu
Oooh – I could use this one. Getting ready for my first crack at 70.3!
Would love to have this!
Garmin? Garmine!
Please choose me that is so awesome
Another go!