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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
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.
Excellent. Would Love to win one of these!
Round two… let’s go : )
Cool!
The most versatile gps watch…I want it
Ive always wanted a training partner!
Ooooo
I’ll take it :)
brilliant
Let this be the one!
My precious…
The right one for me :P
Very nice…
Woot!
Wow
Pick me please!!
a great watch
Very nice…. Need an upgrade..
MA! THE MEATLOAF!!!
Yessssss
Beautifull !!
Nice
time for dinner after a swim workout
Love it
C’mon random.org, please pick my reply# ! :)
Thank you for this opportunity.
would love one
the numbers on the watch exactly match my run to the grocery last night, must be karma
Why not?
More awesomeness!
Awesome.
Quality of blogs ebb and flow but I can always count on Ray to strike the fine balance between technical, informative, and digestible.
Also … giveaway! :D
I’m actually in the market for a 910, since I’ve been using my 500 for running duty, and it really isn’t suited to it. Thanks, DC!
I like it!
PLLLEEEEAAAASSSSEEEEEE (and thank-you!).
count me in!
My 310 was stolen… could sure use a 910 as the replacement :)
Having a fun day watching the giveaways. Thanks!
I’d love to update my Garmin 210 to this one.
Sign me up! :) Thx!
here is my comment…
cool, count me in!
I’m in!!!
PLLLLLLLLLLLLLLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Oh, Hello!
Yes.
Me please!
nice
Count me in. I’m guessing my odds are better of being struck by lightening.
Pick me please!!!!
Please – would love to sport that!!!!!
make this comment 2624
I like it!
Very nice :)
How long will it take it to ship the 910X to FL? Cheers!!!
Actually in the market for a nice running watch, thanks for the opportunity :)
More gadget = more km
Awesome!
Nice watch for my training !
few weeks till IMLP this would be perfect!!!! Thanks!
I hope i’m lucky..!
Count me in…
Cool – great stuff. Count me in!
Great opportunity, thx!
Who would not want one of these?
Sure! count me in!
Me.
If I get this, my wife gets the 310.
I would definitely like this!
I want that!
Thank you!!
Sure, why not?
yes yes YES!
Track my swim, yes please :-)
+1 :-)
Nice work, DC!
winna winna chicken dinner
I definitely am in need of an upgrade from my FR305!
Hey Ray – sure is a nice device.
Winner??? Winner!!!!
This is the the missing piece of my training puzzle. What a generous giveaway!
training improvements becoming a possibility.
Sign me up.
It does a little of everything.
Hum this Will be perfect for my triathlon training.
Uh ah! Thanks for the giveaway!!!
Omg I think this would look lovely sround my wrist!!!
I wouldn’t mind having one of these! Mine old one is going bad anyway!
I was thinking of replacing my 305……this would be great!
Cooler than a Porsche 911…
Holla
Love your give aways!
Would love one!
Yes please!
Sign me up!
Looks good.
Just what I need
Nice!
Hellllllo! pick me!
I dream of having this watch! It is amazing!
I want this!
Nice
Bring it on! Thanks
I’ll never do a 140.6
me me me!
Might make a good replacement for my aging Forerunner 305.
Rock on!
Can’t get enough 910xt’s!
Count me in for the ‘lottery’!
Yet again, thank you so much for this Ray – it will help me so much for my summer plans cycling across Europe (starting in Amsterdam!).