When it comes to walking, I have no week at any point during the year where I tally up a greater number of steps than that of CES. And this year was definitely no different. It’s been a crazy packed week (with more still to come), and I’ve done more walking than ever before.
Given all those steps, I figured it might actually make for a fun giveaway. No, I wouldn’t be giving away my steps (I have no idea how I’d do that anyway). Instead, I’d let you guess my steps. This would be different from the past giveaways which are always pretty random. This one instead involves a bit of smarts, a touch of stalking, and then a solid jar of luck. It’s like those jelly bean counting jars. Except I hated those contests, I never won.
In this case, here’s the parameters for your guesstimating:
Time frame: Sunday through Friday – I arrived into Vegas for CES late Saturday night just before midnight, and CES will keep me occupied until mid-day Friday when I leave Vegas. But, for the purposes of keeping things simple – it’ll be the sum total of all days Sunday through Friday.
What we’re counting: Steps. Duh. Not miles, not calories, nor stairs. Just plain old steps.
The device of record: The data will be whatever my Fitbit Surge says for each day, all added up.
Now, I’ve left some hints along the way since Sunday. It’s up to you to find them. Also note that because I wore the Fitbit Surge during all of my running, that’s taken into account as well. I wore it 24×7 minus a few minutes here and there for charging, but I was virtually all seated when that happened.
Those who win will get a $500 credit to CleverTraining.com, my most excellent partner in this giveaway crime. By supporting the site through Clever Training you also can save 10% on basically anything they sell. If you win, you can use that credit for anything from the new Garmin Fenix3 to the Mio Fuse to a random pair of socks to the 4iiii’s Precision Power Meter. Whatever floats your boat.
How to enter:
Leave a comment below with BOTH of these two pieces:
1) A short description of what technology or product you’re most excited about, and why.
2) Your step # guesstimate.
The reason you need both is that if you don’t put a bit of text in there, you’ll likely get caught up in my SPAM filters. And nobody wants to be sandwiched between two pieces of SPAM. Got all that?
Oh, and yes, for those curious – I’ll have an in-depth review on the Surge out shortly. Currently planned for roughly January 19th-20th.
Thanks for reading!
The giveaway entry period will run through Monday, January 12th, 2015 until 11:59PM US Eastern Time. Winner will be selected based on either hitting the exact number of steps, or being closest to it. If more than one person gets it exactly, I’ll select randomly between those individuals. One entry per person. The product will then be ordered immediately and shipped immediately assuming in stock.
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Welcome to CES 2015! Don’t forget to check out all my CES 2015 coverage, as well as my continual updates throughout the day on Twitter. It’s gonna be a crazy busy week!
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Gamin edge 1000 so my gf can know where I am when I’m riding
134,567
1. Smartmat because I need help with my yoga form
2. 62,374 steps
1. I am excited for the new lineup of Garmins. I have a Polar RC3 GPS and I have been waiting to make the switch to Garmin, and I think this solidifies my switch to one of the new Garmins.
2. 187,165 steps.
1. I would be interested to update my Edge 800 with an Edge 1000
2. 161.147 steps
I am excited about the Fitbit Surge…. can’t wait for your review!!
137,070 steps
1. Edge 1000
2. 175.113 steps
most excited about the Fitbit surge or any watch with the capability to read heart rate on wrist.
197,000 steps
1) I like the 920XT because its the perfect mate to train cycling, cross country, hiking, running etc.
2) 212 432
Fenix 3 for all its outdoorsy goodness
Steps: 189,352
Very excited about the fitbit surge!
135697 steps
1. Garmin vivoactive because the idea of a fitness tracker in a multisport gps watch is awesome
2. 70,026
1) Fenix 3 as an addition to my 920
2) 172,381 steps
1) Powerbeat Watteam – 2 sided power meter at a fantastic price-point!
2) 187, 235 steps
1. Fenix 3 looks fun
2. 127,006 steps
Insole gait analysis \ Low cost cycling power meters.
312,461 steps
1, Fenix 3 – would love to have all the 920xt stuff plus the hiking tools
2. 628,000 steps – my guess is you are not riding many shuttle busses
1.) I was interested in the new GPS watches, independently of their brands. I like the technology first and then the brand. And a little off, but the PonoPlayer is a great idea.
2.) 137221 steps
1) I’m in the market for the STAGES power meter
2) 147,266
1.) 4iii power meter, looking forward to it and how it will perform
2.) 166743
I am interested in the Garmin Fenix 2
115,000 Steps
Excited about your surge review.
205,659 steps
1. Cycleops powertap-lets me keep training in crappy weather
2. A gazillion steps
1. Garmin Fenix 3: Just what I was waiting for in a watch. Tri and Navigation capability
2. 222,500 steps
Fenix 3
198660 steps
1. Fenix 3 cause seems the best till now…
2. 177276
I have a polar M400 and I am most excited about the footpod and notifications updates coming soon. Also looking forward to a review of the vivoactive.
123,540 steps
A new trainer!
172,651
1) Fenix 3 – think this would cover all my needs in one device
2) 174,764 steps
Fenix 3 and the new customization.
121,524
Fenix 3! I have the Fenix 2, and it’s awesome. This one can only be better!
176,224
A garmin 920. I need to update/upgrade
142,421 steps
1. The Fenix 3 looks awesome and a nice upgrade from my 910xt
2. 112,015 steps
A new bike computer!
151,624
garmin 920XT and Fenix 3
132,500 steps
fenix 3; 214,432 steps
I am most excited about the Garmin Tactix and other watches with military uses and capabilities.
201,115 steps
1) FR 920XT because … it’s all I Need and all I want, just awesome!
2) 212.315 steps
Most excited about the garmin fenix 3. I do triathlons and love to hike and camp. Also would like a watch with smart notifications.
125,895 steps
digging the variety of devices Garmin is delivering
182,432
1. New running shoes. The old ones are getting worned. Beside that some Yoga stuff to increase my whole efficiency.
2. 62 354
20254 steps
1.) Timex Ironman One GPS + heart rate monitor because I love my Timex Ironman 2.0 and look forward to all the new aspects of the Ironman One.
2.) 111,569 steps
Garmin 920xt to replace my 910 and my VivoSmart which crash and died on my after only 4 months.
124,745 steps
1. Bragi Dash
2. 108,630
1) Polar V650 seems like a solid piece of biking equipment, with reasonable price
2) About 189654 steps
1) I am most excited about the Garmin Fenix 3- or possibly the Vivoactive watch. Both to replace my 910xt.
2) 48,600 steps
I’m excited about the Garmin 920xt
221,087 steps
fenix 3 loold like a nice upgrade. 78,539
1. I am excited about how the Garmin Epix turns out and it’s future.
2. 1,12,430
82,101 steps
94 000
The Fenix 3 ofc!!
121,524 steps. The garmin 920 would be a great upgrade from my 910!
69,500 steps.
Fenix 3
I am most excited about the Watteam power meter!
343,178 steps
The Garmin Fenix 3 and 175000 steps
Hi
FENIX 3!
140600 steps
Thanks for a very good coverage of CES!
112054
Excited to see all the new toys and ways we can integrate technology into our lives.
I like garmin products
20254
garmin fenix3 , what else ;)
Fenix3 Sapphire my favorite
My guess 180002
1. Fenix 3 to replace my 310xt. Looks like a massive improvement with connection IQ
2 96,457
I’m really excited about affordable one-sided power meters. While they do not provide that much information, very often as recreational triathletes having excessive information on hand will confuse us. Wattage would suffice for me.
Also, 197,452 steps!
1. Fenix 3 seems to be great for triathlon!
2. 125768 steps.
Thanks for all the reviews. Interested in all the various new wearable options. Guess for steps – 173,999
Garmin Fenix 3
#54000 steps
1. Fenix 3 because it can be worn all day. Counting steps and my runs or cykling.
2. 193 548 steps
Hi Ray !
Happy new year (few days late :-) )
1. Any bike powermeter
2. 210 000
Cheers !
1. I am excited about the future development of the new Garmin IQ platform and where that leads to new apps (although I am excited about the new weekly wearable HR monitor as well)
2. 175,342 steps
147452
Garmin 920xt due to its use for triathlon. 49100 steps
20254 steps
love the integration with other apps for all the activity trackers. Love the surge
327,926 steps
Fenix 3 for trial running, hiking, skiing would be great
173456 steps
I will be looking at a new GPS-watch, probably one of the new Garmins, my current tomtom has a cracked screen.
133284 steps
1) Fenix 3 is really great! :)
2) 238 139 steps :)
Garmin 920xt
253586 steps
The Fenix would complete my Garmin collection and my Fenix serie.
About the steps, I would say that you were walking about 222500 steps.
Sub $400 powermeter
168,250 steps
1. I like all Garmin wearables, Fenix 3 is currentl ymy favorite.
2. 156 227 steps
1) Withings Activité Pop. I love me some ecosystem and this would go perfect with my smart scale. I also love that the watch portion takes centerstage appearance wise.
2)202,540
1. 4iii Precision, if data proves to be really good
2. 185203
Most excited about a Garmin high-end GPS bike computer (mainly because I have a $50 one now). Steps guess: 143,028.
I like the Garmin Vivoactive – looks great!
20254 steps
20254
1. Fenix 3, for its completeness
2. 189,950 steps
1) The AmpStrip, looks interesting to not have tight band on your chest or something on your wrist. Nice and discrete.
2) 251,101 steps
920xt
91,234
Garmin Forerunner 920XT gets my vote
222,222
Garmin new tri sport watch or equivalent
Steps estimate is 101,254
… Forgot the guess … The rest is in post1470
196313
I would love a Suunto Ambit3 Peak! & I’m guessing 145,575 steps.
The new Fenix looks great… and if it wasn’t my money paying for it…
84,589
1) Wearable technology like watches
2) 122,437 steps
14,000 per day
I’m very excited with Fênix 3… too many inovations
187.566 steps
Hmmm….tough choice! Interested in the 920xt to see if it does what I hoped the 910xt would do!
200,816
1) I am most excited about the Fenix 3.
2) 125,705
excited for all those wearables!
137,876 steps
Fitbit Charge. 192,000 steps!
Fenix3 is complete for all outdoor sports
212.390 steps
1) I’m surprised about the Fenix 3
2) I’d say 192,231 steps