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In Depth Product Reviews
You probably stumbled upon here looking for a review of a sports gadget. If you’re trying to decide which unit to buy – check out my in-depth reviews section. Some reviews are over 60 pages long when printed out, with hundreds of photos! I aim to leave no stone unturned.
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Read My Sports Gadget Recommendations.
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!
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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!
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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 2023 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.
Crossfit and a track workout!
Valentine’s plan indicates a hike on mt. Parnassos, probably something small around 6Km and less than 400m climb, though you never know, the view is supposed to be magnificent…
training at altitude: we are going to austria for ski holidays!
I will be training for my upcoming half-marathon. So 10km run. ( :
Self-timed 10K race.
min 2 hours ride outside
I am going for a 3+ hour ride on my bike, although it is as cold as inside the refrigerator :-)
I’m not running at all, I’ll focus on my wife and sons. But the day after I’ll be out doing a short run!
Trying to get a run with my wife, to get her hooked into running
A 40 kilometer MTB ride up along the beautiful west coast of Jutland, Denmark. :-)
a ski workout in the Alps of Ischgl, austria!
Susana and me will have a 5k morning run to celebrate Valentine day.
I plan a 6k recovery run no matter the chilly Lac Leman wind!
A swim training with my triathlon club in the pool.
This weekend is all about being together with those the closest to you. For me that will mean gymnastics with the toddler, long walks and swimming with the whole family.
400m (200m freestyle, 200m reversed medley)
3*(5*100m): 1st set: freestyle with paddels,
2nd set: freestyle with pull-buoy
3rd set: freestyle tempo 1.30″
400m: 50m freestyle / 50m backstroke/…
400m freestyle
100m cooldown
14km easy run, and then the rest of the day devoted to my kids and my wife.
as usual 10k tempo running.
We are planning on going for a 2h cross country session in the morning, go back home, do some shopping and go for a 1h couple session on the trainer.
My wife and I will go for a 1 or 2 day winter hike in the area of Spitzingsee, Germany.
Tomorrow morning at 8 am I have duathlon training , very romantic way to start day
I a not that confident that my wife like as much as me :)
A 40km ride at 5.30am in the morning followed by a fast 3km sprint in the evening to finish the day!
20k Long Run (testing new windbreaker west). it’s pretty cold though. brrr
I plan on running 5k then spending some time with my boys at the pool.
It’s our skiing holiday, but the snow conditions are not so great for the x-country skiing that we have planned. We may have to improvise something else like running.
A 14km run in the morning and some 2700m swim in the afternoon
Training plan reads: comby workout 4h cycling + 60′ running
…hoping myself and wife can cope with it on Valentine day…though from different point of view…
Nothing exciting…just mt biking through the trails in Germany maybe stopping for a bite along one of the resturants along the way.
1hour run with 8*800m at 3:45-4min/km
Sky day with the little family
Going to the gym in the morning, running for about 5 miles while she’ll be doing some cardio.
A 2 hour run in zone 1.
Long, lonely, early morning mountain bike ride at wife’s favorite nature reserve. She is currently out the country for work :-(
A simple 5 miles before taking the kids to tee ball.
Road bike 2h30´ early in the morning and after a romantic trip to the coast to spend the day with my wife!
My wife and I will be cross training by doing lots of DIY in our loft conversion…..I’m sure this will cause me to ache the next day more than any ever will!!
A run and a ride with friends and family!
Light trail run with the GF and dog.
no training on saturday, just me, my wife and three kids :). valentine day is day off – resting and nice time with my family.
A lovely 2h run for 2 !
2hr velodrome ride
Getting out of bed early to do an easy run of about an hour.
Push ups with better half
4-5 h aerobic endurance ride
A 10k run as part of getting back on track towards my very first ultra run this summer.
If snow lets me I am planning a 3x5k…
Not much training here….in bed with the flu!
a easy run followed by a few strides.
1 hour cross country skiing
It is winter, so tomorrow I am going skiing.
Probably just a simple 5k hike together since my wife is recovering from an ankle sprain. Maybe a longer bike session as an alternative depending on how she feels and what the weather will be like
I will participate in Arronches duathlon, in Portugal. About the night I won’t tell!
Nordic ski for sure
Bright and Early 7am dropping our daughter with my parents so the wife and I can get a 10 Mile training run in.
On Valentin’s day, I’ll spend a nice morning with my wife then I’ll do the tour d’Adrèche Meridional race which is my first bike race of the season
My wife and kids will be rock climbing all weekend. I am stuck at home working. Since my Valentines won’t be around, my plan is to work, sleep, eat and ride each day until they get back.
My valentines day run will be a 2 hour 30 minute trail run in snowy forests while my oldest son is on his American football practice.
My training will be in the bedroom with the wife! :-)
Will be travelling interstate to take part in the inaugural Australian Spartan Stadium Sprint race in Sydney (5+ km and 30+ obstacles) . The wife will be hopefully cheering me on, but more likely she will be going shopping!
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Indoor interval bike ride of 1.5h
I’m planning to go for a bike ride, maybe even outside for the first time this year or otherwise it will be another indoor TrainerRoad session.
Spin on the bike for him and 5km run for her.
A nice 15-20k trail run through the local forest. Afterwards a nice (recovery :)) dinner
Back to back spinning classes with my wife, this will be my first long cardio workout for the year.
Trainer Road session Palisade, 5×9-minute over-unders near FTP.
Rest, rest and more rest – very important part of any training plan
Planning to run my local Parkrun – 3 miles there and back easy with a fast 5k in the middle.
Will do some trail running in Esteron Valley in the South of France and then prepare myself (not just physically, but also the costume!) for the Nice Carnaval Run on Sunday :D
Cheers :D
A long run along the waterfront with a bit of urban seaside vertical thrown in.
Cleaning out the basement :-) and 1 hour TRX strength and mobility training.
Training with the running group in the morning, probably some kind of cake in the afternoon.
As I’m in a business trip, I’ll go for a quiet run along the river in Soissons
dusting off my bike and go for a ride!!. maybe throw in a swim!
7am – 2h on a bike trainer :)
An easy 30k cycle in the forest with my partner, hopefully with a nice lunch at a cafe enroute
We haven’t been able to see each other since NYE… As she departs the train 11:32 I will be sprinting and she’ll high jump into my embrace!
No real training for me on valentine’s day.. but I will be busy on the day with my 9 year old daughter’s hockey game. (Hmm maybe she will get the partner’s gps in the giveaway! )
Easy training ride with my girlfriend!
First sourdough breakfast championship, then swimming a mile or so in the pool, and finally a recovery meal at an Italian restaurant. All with the girl, my girl that is.
Warsaw Half Marathon
Just a 20 minute long Tabata HIIT.
My training will involve tidying the house for an open day viewing as we are selling! So climbing the stairs 20 times no doubt!!
Some cross-country skiing in the evening after responsibilities for the family are done.
Hopefully, a 10 mile long run, if the weather is ok
Easy taper jog for Cape Peninsula Marathon.
Last longish bike and run before Challenge Wanaka the following weekend. :D
First day of track racing with DHBC
A short session on the turbo trainer… followed by a visit to the outdoor shop to purchase new hiking pants. I suspect the latter will be the more strenuous activity ;-)
Take my mountainbike out and do some exploring.
No plans, sadly, due to recovery from plantar fasciitis.
Will be cross-country skiing across the lakes here in hopefully sunny weather!
Taking advantage of the long weekend and headed to Yosemite for photography and some trail runs.
30min on TRX and 30min on rowing machine
Running with my wife at our favourite running spot.
An easy run in the morning to prepare my legs for a race on Sunday.
Hi, the lady, the baby and I will start our Valentine’s day by our weekly session of baby swimmers. Then we’ll do a 1-hr run (nice and easy, especiall for the baby in his running stroller). And most important, we’ll finish by a refueling session at a nice 1-star restaurant (but only for the lady and I).
Bertrand
Will circle round my gf in a jacuzzi.
Ride roadbike 60km,then I go to the fair bacon.
I’ll be working so I only planned a 20K lsd run for the evening.
Hot winter 100km mtb training :)