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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31.08.2014 HM BBM sub 1:20 :-)
I’m running in the Twilight 12k/6K put in by Skinny Raven in Anchorage AK on May 30th. Very excited about it and hope to finish the 6K in under 30M this year. Would like a shiny new Garmin 220 on my wrist for this race to keep me on pace!
Land o Burns 10k Ayr. First 10k since blood clot in December, so anything sub 45 mins would be great
Japan Run 4M in Central Park in beautiful NYC.
My first race in a few weeks will see how it goes.
Dipsea. June 8. Just hoping to survive.
Next race: Chase Corporate Challenge Chicago May 22. Goal: Be fastest from my office, which will require me to run a few seconds faster than the 5:57 pace I managed for the race (and third in the office) last year.
Next race is Gran Fondo NY. Goal is to beat last year’s time and hope it isn’t a wet, cold, dreary slogfest the whole time like last year!
Hello all!
Next race will be a 16km (10 miles) trail, my first trail actually, in June. Can’t wait ;)
Honolulu Sprint Triathlon, May 18th. Goal to finish in 1h 45m.
Currently my next real race is the USAF Half Marathon in September. I’m shooting for 2:30.
I’ll have a handful of 5 and 10K before then.
Ironman Kansas 70.3
June 8, 2014
Training to break 6 hours for the first time.
Just completed the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia. Wasn’t a PB, but was a good run for nonathletic me: 1:52.
Ciao Ray,
probably a 1,8 km open water swim race the first week of July…
Happy that you fully recovered from the bite.
Local 5k coming up in a couple weeks
Next race is outlaw half iron distance June 1st, as a build up race to IMUK my goal is to finish quicker than last half iron hopefully in 5.5hrs
Ironman Eagleman in June – sub 6 hrs and alive will be a good outcome
The next one for me is the “Jungfrau-Marathon” in Switzerland (“Jungfrau” actually means virgin…). The course goes up a moutain and climbs 1.829 meters (6000 ft). Estimated time…errr….actually reaching the finish would be nice ;-)
Not a race but Marin, Ca century in Aug. Goal is to finish without being hit by a car! and I’d put that $400 credit to a wahoo kickr trainer!
Mohican 100. 100 mile MTB race in Ohio, goal is sub 10
I’m doing the Muncie May Sprint Tri tomorrow. I’m hoping to do it in 75 minutes.
The last race I competed in was the Cowtown last February in Ft Worth. I did a half marathon in 2:09:04
A small local run with some friends will be my next run.
Hello! I’ll be racing Ironman Hono 70.3 in Kona, Hawaii at the end of the month. I’m hoping to race under 6 hours.
Thanks! Stu
Next race : Ironman Haugesund 70.3 – goal is to beat my teammates :)
I’m going to announce the It’s Glow Time 5K in Madison, WI this weekend. My plan is to not get anyone lost.
My next race is a triathlon. The Huntsville Sprint Triathlon. It was my first triathlon ever last year, and I’m working up to Olympics. In fact, the week after the sprint, we have the Rocketman Olympic length triathlon. Both of these are in Huntsville, AL. My goal for the sprint is an improved time in all legs of the race. For the Olympic, my primary goal is to survive the swim in the TN river. I’ve ridden and run the routes but that swim sure is intimidating.
Last year, I had just started running, biking, and swimming. My times were pretty good given that I hadn’t been doing any of them 4 months prior to the race! But I’ve been working hard to improve both speed AND endurance. Winning a gift card would let me get some tech tools that can help me train and track my progress for more accurate and efficient training, especially in the water.
Now I’ll be doing some 5k’s and 10k’s here and there, and may opt to do the Renaissance Man triathlon in Florence, Alabama, in July, but I’m not certain on that tri currently.
Bear Lake, Utah – Classic Road Race, 5/17. Top 10? in my category.
I have a halfmarathon on June 1st in Potsdam (near Berlin). My goal is to run sub 1:35 :).
cheers
Philipp
Just ran 1/2 marathon bet my best time by 8min.
Next 2 Sprint Triathons Aug and Sept.
A 50k in Oct.
And soccer games on the weekends throughout the year
Pacific Crest Oly Tri – Bend Oregon – Sub 2:40:00
Ran the Pittsburgh marathon last weekend( a day in May) and finished in 4:02. I was happy with that. Running the Brooklyn half next weekend. Cheers.
The Zurich Ironman 70.3, a first go at this distance :)
I am registered for the Sandhills Marathon, in Nebraska on June 6th. Based on my lack of training I am just hoping to finish.
Sprint tri in July near Ceske Budejovice, Czech Rep. Given it is my second race ever, my goal is to be at least the second… from the end.
Half-marathon on 18th of May in less than 1:30
My next race will be the first Angkor Wat marathon ever, in August!
Goal: less than 4h!
My next race is the Soldier Field 10 Mile on May 24th. My goal is to beat my time from this race last year – 1:24:30
My last race was a 5k. I knocked 2 minutes off my PR!! Unfortunely I’m still slow so I won’t tell you my time… :-(
The Almanzo 100 in Spring Valley, MN on May 17!
well I don’t race anymore but I like giveaways.
A race of about 5 kilometer in the parc.
Next race is a 5k where I work. They organize quarterly 5k and 10k races. My goal is sub 21m.
My last race was a marathon relay in Pittsburgh – it was my first time doing the relay, and it was awesome!
Doing the Kinetic Sprint Triathlon at Lake Anna Virginia this Sunday. Using the Garmin 910 that I bought at clevertraining.com last year.
My next planned race is a 10km run in August. Got plenty of time to train but really want to do a sub 40 (which is fast for me!).
My next race is the Wild Horse trail 1/2 in June. I don’t really have a specific time goal but I’m hoping to run at about 7:50 pace.
Not a race per se, but a century ride to support MS research and programs. Easton MD on May 31. link to main.nationalmssociety.org
Just ran the bear mountain half… 2:44. Next one? I need to figure out.
Next race is Lake Logan Half Iron (in North Carolina) on August 4th, 2014. This is my 2nd season in this wonderful sport after taking it up to get fit last year (lost 65lbs so far) and definitely looking forward to conquering this distance towards my dream of becoming a full Ironman :)
I found your site while researching watches (310XT) and loved your extremely in depth and methodical reviews. Stuck around ever since!
My next race is May 24th. Local Olympic Distance Triathlon in Michigan. Goal is to beat last years time by 5 minutes.
Running my first trail half in September!
Only race I’ve got firm on the calendar is the Chicago Triathlon
Ridgeline Ramble – a 20k point to point trail run Memorial Day weekend that follows the hill top ridge around the south edge of Eugene, Oregon. Goal: beat my time from two years ago.
My next planned race is this weekend visiting family in Houston TX, It’s a crit race I hope to win on Mothers day!
Santa Clarita Half Marathon Nov 2014. Hoping to be sub 3hr.
I will be running a 5 mile race on June 21st called Mike’s Run. The race is to raise money and awareness for mental health and hosted by Marshfield Clinic. My goal is to run sub 35:00, I’ve never broke the 7:00min/mile pace in a race yet.
Next race will be a Tri in Blaine, MN a week from Sat. All I know is that the water will be cold, so simply hoping I finish without frost bite!!
Will be riding Tour d’Oconee and hope to finish under 3 hours in a metric century this weekend.
Thunder Rock 100. The goal is to finish and to come into the aid stations with a smile for my husband. He complains that he sees too many ultra runners being nasty to their crew. I want him to know how much I value his help.
It was the 30k Ecotrail for me and it was… too long!!
Dealing with knee injury – only race planned so far is the Nation’s Triathlon. Will be happy if I beat last year’s time (2:47).
My next race is the Musselman Half-ironman. I would like to finish in under 6:30. I’m not very fast.
My next race is a tune up sprint in the Denver metro area June 7th. No goals for this one, my real goal is a HIM in September.
In two days (on Sunday), I will be running my first trail run, a 29k run in Leudal, Holland. I’m really looking forward to it!
Next “race” will be on July 22nd called b2run in my hometown. Just 6 km, but I’ll try to beat last years time of 27 minutes (by at least 2 minutes ;-).
I am planning on running my first triathlon this summer, probably the Bare Hill Tri in Harvard MA on June 29, although I might do a 5K before then.
June 1st, Mother-In-Law’s Hospital Fund Run (10k). Goal is top 5, which likely means a sub 42 (against last years results)
My next big race will be the Tour Transalp – a multi stage race crossing the alps from Germany via Austria & Swiss to Italy, more than 800 kilometres, more than 19.000 altitude meters in teams of 2 riders!
that’ll be tough but awesome – I’m already excited!
Lunchtime tomorrow I’m off crosstraining doing a local orienteering event. Hope to win the pairs with my son helping me to read the map.
Karioi Classic – 44km trail run in Raglan, New Zealand – aiming for top 10 placing.
Have not been able to race due to injuries and business travel. Last race was pretty cool: Tour de Tirol. Half-Marathon around a beautiful lake in the Alps. The race went ok – not a PR but decent for the time of the year.
Taking some time off to help out more with our 1 year old. Last race was the Miami half marathon, which went well given the heat and humidity. We’re talking about pushing the baby in the BOB stroller at the Disney half this fall.
Salem Sprint Triathlon, Salem, UT, end of May – top 1/2 of age group.
My next race is Bob Potts Marathon, in York, Pennsylvania, on May 25th. My goal is to finish in under 3:10h and improve my BQ time from Hamilton Marathon.
Bristol 10km this Sunday!!
My 22nd consecutive Bolder Boulder on Memorial Day. PR is anything less than 70. I’m not sure if I want to push it or instead enjoy it. I’m leaning towards enjoy it.
Next race is Heartbreak Hill half. Expected time 1:52.
First half iron in mid June. Goal is to survive the move from sprints to HIM distances. Of course, it has be be well documented in digital data.
Eagle Creek Trail Marathon in August. Looking for anything other than a DNF.
My next race – Folsom Half Ironman (Folsom, CA) on June 8th. Hopefully under 5 hours.
First race of this year super sprint tri on Sunday, Goal is just to blow the cobwebs away :-)
Kinetic Sprint on Sunday (5/11). This will be my first tri in over a year, just trying to get back into the swing of things in advance of some Oly’s later in the year (Nation’s Tri is the “A” race).
Survival of the Shawangunks in NY 9/7/14. Hoping to finish with a smile
First big race of the season will be 70.3 Triathlon at Innsbrook, MO on June 28th. Goal time will be under 6:00!
My next planned race is the Houston Marathon in January 2015. I was supposed to do my first full marathon this year but a death in the family made me defer.
David.
Next race for me is the Edinburgh Marathon on 25th May – goal is to validate my first sub-3 hour marathon (Lochaber on 6th April) by going sub-3 again, although that does depend on getting decent weather for running! (There are certain days in the year where good weather for a barbecue is almost guaranteed – Edinburgh Marathon race day has been one of those over the last few years…)
Iron Horse in Durango, CO, May 24th – hope to do decent since I’m coming back from a broken collarbone
Fresh Ideas Quarter Max Innsbrook, MO My second triathlon, first Olympic distance. Not sure what to expect.
Next race is a half marathon in Ogden, Utah on May 17. Goal is to PR for that distance which is 1:45.
Santa Cruz, CA Wharf to Wharf. July 27th 6 miles of fun and music, who cares about time!
Next race is 1/4th triathlon Ter Aar, up next week. Big race for the season is Challenge roth.
is a 5km walk/run a good option?
and I didn’t finish it tired!
Phoenix Derby – Garage Race and Fundraiser to support youth cycling non-profit
DATE: Saturday, May 17, 2014 • 2:00pm to 6:00pm
get some primes and not crash!
Olympic distance tri here in the Portland OR area. Underwater video cameral would go along way to fixing up my swim form. You don’t want me to drown do you?
My first and last official ride (race to me) was last September at the VA Backroads Century which I finished in a bit over 3.5 hours including rest stops. Likely to do it again this year.
Falmouth Road Race….sub 6:50 miles.
Not technically a bike race, but a race to help cure Cancer at the Tour De Pier! 4 Hours on the Manhattan Beach, California Pier overlooking the Pacific Ocean May, 18th. This year it is 250 stationary bikes and we’ve raised over $360,000.00!
Goal: Raise $500,000.00 for Cancer Research and Support.
http://www.tourdepier.com
No planned races. Last race was 2013 Twin Cities 10 mile race. I finished in 1 hour & 8 minutes.
At some point in life the goals become a bit less lofty. My last race was a time trial in the Wyoming Senior games and was a DNF due to a flat. Same race this year, with a goal of finishing (hopefully in the top three)..
Great review site, Ray!!
I’ll be racing the Almanzo 100 at Spring Valley, MN this Saturday, hope I can finish with the “lead” group. Wish me luck~
J