While meticulously lining up the above action cameras for some underwater tests this week I realized that somehow I missed April on the giveaway plan. I’ll blame the stingray for that, as clearly there’s no other explanation. But don’t worry, I won’t forget June…after all, we all know what happens in June! And with a massive ton of hot new gadgets on the market, I promise it’ll be EPIC!
And while it’s not technically May Day anymore, it is a day in May, thus one could technically still call this a May Day Giveaway (and I am). But no matter what I call it – it’s still a giveaway, and that’s what counts!
So in order to get folks all spring’d up, it’s time to give some stuff away! In this case, that’d be a $400 credit to Clever Training. Which, is enough to cover any of the action cams above (including the GoPro that I took the photo with) – or, any other gadget they sell, like a new Garmin, Suunto or Polar unit. Or you can use the credit towards a trainer or power meter. Your choice.
To enter yourself in, simply leave a comment below with the following:
To Enter: Tell me your next planned race (location/rough date) and the goal for the race. If you don’t have any planned races this year, then let’s go with the last race you competed and how it went.
Got it? Go forth!
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Entries will be accepted through Monday night, 11:59PM Eastern time (May 12th, 2014). I’ll be you giving one device worth up to $400US from Clever Training. Winner will be chosen at random and announced on roughly Tuesday, depending on how sunburned I get at the beach on Monday. One entry per person. The winner can decide on which device after they win. For devices/gadgets/gizmos over $400, the winner can pay the difference.
This giveaway is sponsored by Clever Training, which I’ve got a great partnership with. As you probably remember, by picking up sports technology gadgets from Clever Training you support the site. And on top of that, all DC Rainmaker readers get an exclusive 10% off all products they sell (basically every sports tech company/gadget/device) using coupon code DCR10BTF or now via the VIP program. And most of all, you support the site in a big way – so I appreciate it!
Note, if you’re US Active Duty Military – you can submit your entry via e-mail (now closed). No Easter bunnies allowed via this method. Mmmkay? Thanks all!
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I’ve got neighborhood 5k on July 4th, but really training toward Leesburg 20K here in VA in August.
Ice Age 50k, looking to go sub 4:45.
BAA Half Marathon, I’ve run this one several times in the past and can’t think of a better race to get back in the flow of things.
My next race is a short distance triathlon on Sunday; just 400 m swimming, 20k on the bike and 5k running. I suppose that something slow like 1:20 must be enough for me for the moment ;)
Portland Marathon in 3:19 to destroy my BQ time…
Next race: Augusta 70.3 in September
Goal: Finishing! It’s my first one!
This sunday – Mothers Day Classic run 7.2k in Adelaide.
I recently participated in the 100km Oxfam trailwalker endurance walk, I fell unwell at 56km and was unable to continue even though physically I felt fine. in July I will be doing the “stadium stomp” 7000+ step stair climb!
Vineman 70.3. July. Finish uninjured.
More of a ride than a race, but I plan to do at least two centuries (both in the Sept./Oct. time frame), with a possible third thrown in (late June). We’ll see . . .
Sawtooth Relay from Stanley, ID to Sun Valley, ID. Hoping to match or beat last years time.
I’m planning on entering my first half marathon in September in Seoul, South Korea. I would like to finish without cervical or foot injuries.
Gear West Twilight 5k on June 13. Helping a friend celebrate her 50th birthday by running and then enjoying a beer or two after. Hoping to break 21 minutes.
Man I need to do like a real race, last race, 5K Chemical Bank run Byron Center, MI – wretched at the end, I think it was about 95 (f) at 8AM with 90% humidity. Last half mile was uphill.
My first long distance triathlon: half Ironman in Lake Stevens, WA at the end of August
I’m still debating if I’m going to try my first mountain bike race at the TMBRA Warda race on May 17. The next race that I’m actually registered for is XTERRA Muleshoe in Spicewood, TX on June 15. At Muleshoe I’d really like an age group podium and as a stretch goal make it into the top 10 overall.
Last race was Republic of Texas Tri April 2012- 1/2 Iron Relay – 1st place! I’ve had some health issues, but I’m getting back into training again!
Running my first half-marathon in November, Thunder Road in Charlotte, NC. The goal is to get as close to 2 hrs as possible, shooting for 2:15:00.
I’m racing the Kinetic half ironman tomorrow 5/10/14 at lake anna VA. My goal is to test out how effective the last few months of base training were and to beat the other members of my tri team.
It is duathlon season here in Argentina. Next race is the Buenos Aires duathlon, on June, 8th. Looking forward to a PB. Training for that!
Next race: Twisted Ankle Trail Marathon in Summerville, GA on May 17th. Being the hardest marathon I’ve ever run, my goal is just to come within an hour of my road PR.
Ironman Canada, end of July. Goal is to beat the time from last year.
Skagit Flats Marathon in Burlington, WA on September 7. Going for a BQ!
Last race was Port Macquarie Iron Man. PB’d in each discipline – so good race!
The Next race on the Schedule is actually tonight (May 9th) and it is called the Leg UP 5K which is part of a Woman’s Half Marathon race on Saturday. Tonight they are having a 5K race that will start the woman 3 minutes ahead of the men, and the awards are by age group – no gender awards. My Goal is to not be completely embarrassed by the woman. Racing in non traditional events is always fun and helps the mental aspect of so much training and the seriousness that racing can have on us.
I am taking this year off after completing Ironman Florida last year, which was my first full ironman. Absolutely loved the race and would love to do another full, it is just so hard to find the training time! Definitely a to-do item on any athletes bucket list!
Just getting back into multi-sport after a few years off. My first race of the season is the Illinois Triathlon Championship in late June. Goal is sub 1:15 for the sprint.
I’ll be racing 70.3 Barcelona in 8 days. The goal is have a steady run after the all the climbs.
The local Crit races around Houston. Nearly every Wednesday night of the summer will be filled with sweating and suffering. And trying to upgrade to Cat 3.
Hoping to run a 50km in June if only I can get over my IT band issues
World Tri Championship in London on the 1st June (the amateur race the day after the pros!). Goals are S: 30 min, B: 65-70m, R: 40m.
My upcoming race will be the 72km Rennsteig-Marathon at the 17th of May.
It will be my first ultra, so I have no planned time, but I would like to get through before dead-line ;)
Haven’t raced in many years, but I will be racing on Mother’s Day in the Run Like A Mother Race in Hinsdale,IL. My goal is to finish strong and have a good time!
Ironman Texas, 6/17…sub 9:30
Next Race: Mount Kato MNMTB race #2, goal: Beat my time from last year, and beat the other local guys who are racing with me
Dances with Dirt in Hell, MI. First 50 miler in Sept. Would like to finish in 8 hours
My wife and I will be running the George Washington Bridge Challenge 5k/10k the second weekend in June. She’s doing the 5k, not sure if she has a goal for it. I’m looking to run the 10k under an hour.
25k river bank run. Goal is under 1:40
Next race is The Waterloo Classic in Waterloo, ON, Canada (link to raceroster.com). I am doing the 5K, and I hope for < 23 mins
Next race, although not currently registered, will be the Eastern Divide 50k at Mountain Lake in SW VA. I would like to place well but it will depend on how I maintain fitness over the next few weeks.
Doing the Farm Park 6 Hour Challenge tomorrow (50k) with no real goals except to finish and have fun. Working up towards the North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Miler in June!
Next race is on May 24th, I’m doing a local summer series 5k and aiming for a sub 10 min mile. One of my goals for the year is a sub 30 5k, could this be it??
Next planned race CapitolaMan. Sept. 13th in Capitola, Ca. My first full. Goal is to finish uninjured.
10 km race in Stockholm tomorrow. The goal is to set a new PB.
Bay to Breakers in SF this month
My next scheduled race is the “Reach the Beach” 200 mile running relay race (http://nh.rtbrelay.com) in New Hampshire in September. My goal is to do my legs at sub-8 minute miles.
Goal race is the Berlin Marathon in Sept. Target finish, 3:10. Between now and then there will be some shorter races sprinkled in.
Hallsta olympic triathlon. June 1st.
33 km on Sovev Emek 2014
My goal to finish…
Last Aug, Spoke’n Through Time Trial….. my first ever!!!! I gave it everything I had, and without the proper training too! I decided very very last minute I was going to participate and had a great time!!!
My next race is a 5k at the end of May. After having to pull out of my last 10k due to injury I am hoping to be fit and ready to run this 5k.
Hmm, it’s going to be Oxford half marathon in October (Sunday 12th) and planning to break 1:45.
5k hoping for 19:30 or better!
Awesome site and reviews. Appreciate your time and efforts. This weekend I have a 10K trail race. Label as one of the toughest in the area. Am looking forward to it!
Did the Moab Gran Fondo last Saturday. Finished in 4:30. Didn’t train near hard enough. …..
Next race is the Monster Dash Half Marathon in St. Paul, MN, Halloween weekend 2014.
This will be my first race in almost two years after I took time off after the Disney Goofy Challenge in January 2013 during my wife’s pregnancy and birth of our third child. I’m finally able to get enough training in for this kind of race.
While not really a race, I’m going to the “Tour de l’ile de Montreal” (Around the island of Montreal) with a few friends. The challenge will be to motivate them through the whole ride.
Sub 4:45 in the Syracuse HIM
Raleigh 70.3. Top 5 in AG.
I’m going to participate at the TrainerRoad 8DC stage race starting tomorrow!
Well, not a real race according to the usual definition but still quite a challenge and I have to admit that I am already a bit nervous about it and how I will feel throughout the week.
First 5K is tomorrow (5/10) in Roanoke, VA. I have two goals for the race. First is to run the entire length without walking. Second, is to complete the race in 30 minutes.
Tough Mudder Nashville, June 8. Looking to finish under 3 hours and run the Legionnaire’s loop with the other multiple mudders!
I’m participating in the AdiRUNdack Trail Series, hosted in Glens Falls, NY, a series of 5K races, each Tuesday in May. My goal is to PR on each race.
Next race is another thursday night 5k, which last nights I got second place and just about matched my PR. On to the next one!
My next run will be Mondsee Halbmarathon on June 1st and the goal is to run at least 1:45 maybe even 1:39
half marathon Saturday May 10th, nothing special just using it as a long workout day. tempo effort 1:40-45.
Door County (Wisconsin) half-ironman on July 20!
Last race was Toronto Scotia bank Half Marathon 1:36,
This year ill probably do one of the 5 peak trail race in Ontario.
Love your blog!
Next race is my first Ironman branded race – Eagleman in Maryland – I have no doubt you have done it in the past Ray.
My time goal is 5:15 for the half iron distance, though hopefully that’s not too much of a stretch
My experience goal is to compare the Ironman style half race experience with what I enjoyed from last years’ ToughMan (highly recommended!). Additionally I’m building toward Ironman (also half) in Princeton in September – so any experience/practice I get for that race will be welcome.
Good luck to everyone!
I’m running the Market to Market relay in Des Moines tomorrow.
Lake Mills Sprint Tri – Lake Mills WI 6/1/14 goal sub 1:30:00 (400 yard swim, 16 mile bike, 5K run)
Next race: Runner’s World Heartbreak Hill Half, Massachusetts, June 8. Goal – finish smiling. It’s a race to get my legs some experience on the Newton Hills (&other hills). Since I am not a hill runner at all, I don’t expect to PR but would like to feel good about my effort and the experience.
After that: Baystate Marathon, October – PR & beat my current PR/BQ
Possibly – Richmond Marathon, November – finish smiling
And….Across the Years, December, do my first 50k/ultra!
Last race: Shamrock Marathon, Virginia Beach – beat my BQ by 5m35 sec – amazing day!
Next race is the Northshore Half Marathon in Chicago on June 1st. I have no goal for this race since my friend is doing his first half and I want to help him finish! (I guess that’s a goal)
Finishing the 252km Alpen-Traum across the alps on September 13th!
Chicago ITU 29 June. Goal is to finish with a 40min 10k run.
My next main race will be the Pelso Cup around lake Balaton in Hungary, 204km, target is <5 hours…
Hoping to do a half marathon on Sep 7. Goal is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Hi, Ray…still love the blog!
My next race is Rock Hall International, where I hope to qualify for Age Group Nationals. This will be my first OLY. :-O
My final NYC Tri. Aging up to 55 and going for a podium finish.Best finish was 5th in 50-54.
In physical therapy right now so no planned races yet, but my last one was awesome. A 5k, first place masters and third overall. I am more of an ultra runner so was pleased with that.
My next race will be the Sparda Muenster City Triathlon. With less training than in the years before I will just try to have a nice race.
Under 5 hours at Kansas 70.3 first week of June. Will be hard because is a hilly and windy course but if I do not believe who would?!
Next race Monumental Marathon in Indy Nov 1st. Want to finish in under 4 hours. Medium to long term goal of cracking the 3 hour mark.
Did the Monumental 1/2 last year (My first ever) and a week later the Louisville 1/2 which is the culmination of the Fall Runathon. Had some knee issues after all that due to my weight (I actually gained roughly 10 lbs due to my love of all things food) and all but quit running for about 5 months. Long story short did 3×8 milers slow pace consecutively this week and feel good. I’m back in the saddle and hope to keep going from here.
Eugene Marathon in July, my first marathon! Aiming for sub-4.
Coming race would be my first marathon. Training hard and hopes to finish in 5 hours =)
next race is a fall marathon. sub 4 hrs. smart and consistent training should make this achievable.
Race: Davis Double Century on May 19th.
Goal: Total elapse time < 12 hours.
My next race is the Do-Wacka-Do 50K trail race on September 6th. My goal is really to just use it as one of two 50K tune up races on preparation for my real goal which is the 50M Wild Hare trail race on November 22nd. Fingers crossed!
60m ride in August and Half marathon in oct. Need to get serious about training for both. Great site!!
Next planned race is a half marathon in the fall, shooting for a 1:30 finish.
Cork city marathon, Ireland. 2nd June. would love sub 4 hours but happy with sub 4:15
My next race is a 50 mile trail race tomorrow with 11,000 ft of climbing. My goal is to finish under 12:30!
My next race is this weekend, the Fly By Night Duathlon at Watkins Glen race track, in New York. My hope, is that I can run again without pain, something I have not been able to do in a while now. Maybe Clever Training has replacement body parts?
I will be doing a two-days relay-race of a total of 220 km.
Location is the north part of Israel.
Dates: 14-15 of May.
Just finished the Toronto Marathon. 3:27. Next up, Chicago Marathon in October. Goal is to shave another 5 minutes off.
Doing local Olympic Tri series hoping to win my age group this year!
London, 2013 Age Group World Championship, Short Course. Biggest thrill ever riding up the closed Mall to B. Palace. Gave me chills. Crowds like I’ve never seen before. Amazing experience!
Hotter than Hell 100 – Wichita Falls Texas – August.
I need to get used to the heat, endurance up, and my FTP up before the race. I’m working on that now.
My goal is to finish.
2014 Med City Half in Rochester, MN on May 25th. My goal is 1:30 or less!
My last race was the Boston Marathon, which didn’t go well for me (goal was <2:50, and it took me 3:44). My next planned race will be the White River 50 Mile Endurance Run on July 26th. With 14k of elevation change and it being my first ultra my goal is to finish!