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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.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.
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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!
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.
I love you!!!
My Garming – Edge 500 would love for me to have a dedicated watch, so I don’t have to strap it to my RoadID!
TIGHT.
it’s just what I’ve always wanted…
FR910XT for me?
Nice watch
please please please, fortune help me!
I’ll take one
The Force is strong with this one.
Yes please
Good evening Paris, time to go cycling here in Geneva.
I like this!!!!!!
I got the Garmin 610, but an upgrade will fit me perfectly. I love Garmin gadgets.
I’m here
Beautiful! :)
Very nice…
count me in
Shiny Shiny.
I need one in a bad way. Keeping my fingers crossed!
Great watch
Yes, please, I would like one of those.
Mais, bien sûr!
No cupcake?
Yet another awesome give-away. You rock Ray!
The perfect gadget for me! I really want one! :)
Would love this!
Ooh, pretty!
Like to win pls!
wocka wocka wocka
Yes please!
My precious :)
Maybe this will make me accountable to actually getting in the pool :)
Entered…
not only a need but a serious want!
Thanks for the opportunity!
pick me please!
Very sweet GPS watch
In!
Would be a great get!
Looks good.
I love Garmin products!
My wife would love this!
A man, a plan, a cam, a yak, a yam, a canal – Panama!
will a woman win it?
I need a new one of these!
This will make a fine birthday present for my soon to be 13 year old triathlete son.
Must Have this.
So the last give-away will be a car? Incredible products so far!
This would solve my conundrum of how to GPS-log a 200 mile two-day ride without carrying a USB battery.
Now is my time to get lucky. Awesome giveaways! Thanks.
woo hoooooooooooooooo
Fifth time lucky, thank you for the watch :)
The triathlon watch! Sign me up and count me in!
Looks like a cool little watch. I’ll take it!
5. möchte ich auch
I LIKE WATCHES YES I DO. I LIKE FREE WATCHES, HOW BOUT YOU?
Lovely gift again, count me in:-)
Now that is a nice give-away!
Exactly what i need
Hey now! This would be beyond AWESOME!!!!!!
Already got one but would take a second one.
Toys toys toys its almost like it’s Christmas in June!
This is the one I was waiting for!
Would love to win this one!
this would be an ideal partner for my ironman 2014 training :)
Hello!
Nice garmin
Please!
Great looking watch!
Good times!
This is really cool
yes please
looks awesome!
Please please please
This would be awesome!
I would love that!
Yes, you can send it to Italy!
Nice watch
That is exactly what I need!
mine?!
Go Ray
Hey hi from San Francisco!!!
sweeeeet. i’ll take it.
New watch would be awesome!!!
I’ve missed the Quark :(
But this one is also great!
Pick me it’s my birthday….seriously!
I need something like this to motivate me to run instead of cycling 100% of the time!
great yet another one.
I hope I win!
Yesss! This is the thing I need above all!
why not me?
Yes please!
I’ll play!
Excellent choice…… This or some stickers ; )
I’m in again.
Yes and thank you!
Pick me.
Fingers x
Cool
C’mon lucky number! This would be perfect.