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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.
I travel a fair bit, both for work and for fun. Here’s a bunch of random trip reports and daily trip-logs that I’ve put together and posted. I’ve sorted it all by world geography, in an attempt to make it easy to figure out where I’ve been.
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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.
Easy 36 miles with focus on hills
Long rides Saturday and Monday…with a sprinkling of running thrown in
Indoor training on the KICKR.
Wait…what? In So Cal?
When it is 104, in October, yes. The 85 degree garage feels perfect.
Just a couple of hours in the cold sunshine
Walking about 8km most days while recovering from back and disc issues.
126 km road bike – headset KO – 14 km running…
Two back to back sessions on the Bkool trainer finishing the Ironman Cycling portion of Hawaii. awesome race yesterday.
Just came back from hiking in Andorra!!
75km MTB Ride with a mate at the Cradle of Humankind on Friday and a 50km loop with my dad on the country roads. South Africa.
Tempo run on Saturday, clearing out the garage on Sunday.
Long ride through Germany
Ran a 5k with my son – and he beat me!!!!
Group ride on Sunday, weather permitting…
Originally planning on rest and relaxation…though ended up running 13 miles today on a whim….
Absolutely nothing!! ;)
Trying to tire out the border collie puppy…with limited success.
35K MTB in “Cretes de l’Artois” :-)
Enjoy the beautiful fall colors in the mountains of Utah. Climb, climb, climb, Hammer!
Currently on vacation in the Canary Islands, but will be running the trails up this big hill next to our resort, as well as barefoot beach running in the surf :-)
I ran 19 km away from pamplona where I live, but not with bull’s in the street.
Hill repeats yesterday Saturday, hill 1 km long, average grade 6.5% max 9%. Then easy leg spin on trainer while watching the stream of IRONMAN world championships, not for the whole big leg, only 1 hr 15 min. Did it last yr, felt in my mind like I was there.
MTB for an hr with my son.
Trip to Old Trafford, Manchester to watch the Super League Grand Final on Saturday (my team won!) so missed my Saturday swim… 40km ride in the fog this morning!
Drinking weak mead then trying to hold a wheel on a lumpy ride to watch other people race bikes up hills.
Hartford Half Marathon on Saturday with a new PR at 1:30, squarely on my way to a BQ in Phily in 5 weeks
Just some mountain hiking for me…
On Saturday, I ran along the Seine, from the Eiffel tower to Musee Orsay. then back, while waiting for my son. A fabulous run in the most beautiful city in the world, sunny day. 1:15 run and today a ride indoor , 40 min.
Recovery running about 11 km.
Just started running, 4k today
Gotta have it!
300 miles in the saddle.
some cardio and getting house ready for winter
ride as far as time and daylight permit
40K(m) on my ~40-year-old fixed gear!
Run and bike in the autumn Sun
25 km with the new croozer and my son
Gentle Saturday run, looking after some sore ankles.
Long ride and finally getting back in the pool!
Other half gets the hump when I train at the weekend. Something about responsibilities. Any way two two hour walks with my daughter Saturday and Sunday then back down the gym Monday for 1.5 hours on bike.
A 16km run. The last longish run before Melbourne marathon next week.
Beautiful fall weekend to be active! Running, swimming, biking…
My first open water triathlon in Hampshire, UK. After a spate of recent injuries and a certifiably insane commitment to do an Ironman distance in 2016 I thought I should give it a go!
There’s a write up on my blog but I won’t self promote! What I can say is the saddle coming loose at mile 2 and no allen keys is a lesson well learned.
Coming off a sickness I had to take it somewhat easy, but managed a nice 10k hike on Sunday and am now starting to get ready for the 2016 season training.
Some Km, just to spin legs..
80km right now.
Since I do not own a bike computer… why not!
Saturday:
Bike A.M.
1 hour of exploring and getting lost, then 2 x 20 min FTP efforts when I find a good place, then finding my way home.
Run P.M.
Easy 45 mins wherever my legs take me
Sunday:
Bike A.M.
Easier ride with some sweet spot intervals
Afternoon:
Some creative bodyweight/caveman exercises while I play with my niece and nephew on the playground
Like to bike with racing bike, but the weather…
So only a short ride with MTB.
OMG, so many participants!!! :)
Short ride today.
Up the “muur van Oosterbeek”!
Getting better after a cold/flu…
Run 11 km, while my son is cycling (5y) next to me
Did 75km with the bike on Saturday, and still amazed by how beautiful the nature is when you are alone riding in the morning :)
5 hours Biking in Rain :-(
Just a good 10 k rowing unit on a concept 2 rower.
Light jog Saturday morning and intense run this morning
A fantastic we with legs under the table
A nice sunny ride today.
Just a relay marathon, 15km run! But season is there so I will cycle more ;)
2x 30min bike each day – to and from work.
Rest weekend as last 3 was had been high mileage.?
Trail Half Marathon on Saturday’s night
Relaxing :-)
First new training this weekend: ice-skating
Resting mostly, with a short run and short bike :-)
Absolutely nothing except walking, eating and drinking. Currently touring France/UK/Ireland without the bike due to many short stays in the itinerary and lack of space.
Saturday morning yoga to wake up and get the weekend started. On Sunday: to please my little doggy 12 km hiking.
Travelled yesterday; ran 4.5mi along the ocean Sunday afternoon
In bed. Long hard training week and work. Rest up when you can have the whole day to do so. Racing is won in bed.
Long ride 60Km in mountain bike exploring new tracks.
I just run half a marathon
I had a triathlon here in my country, was very nice.
Just a long commute to the ice rink on the other side of town.
Biked 61 mi at aerobic pace…
2hr trainer ride followed by 20 min easy run. Sunday rest
I got to race this weekend! Just a sprint but it was fun after being injured. Other than that, a run and a few rides. Good times. Thank you!
sprint tri (second ever)
Aside from some quick downtown riding for transport, it was strength at the gym. Monday morning is running in a new town, DC Rainmaker style!
I want this baaaaaddd!!!
24 mile ride Saturday and 13 mile run Sunday
I went for a 10K run and afterwards we went for some days off hiking with the family.
Well this year my training consisted of being a lazy arse and quite frankly this weekend involved much of the same. except for a few beers at Oktoberfest and thena game of baseball on Sunday. I might dust the bike off some time and hope i still rmeber how to ride…
Clearing the lungs after hanging dry wall with a 60 km ride. :-)
60min in a Man Cave and 10k run.
The plan was to do high intensity intervals using perfpro and my wahoo kickr. Instead I stayed on the couch sick :(
Nice road bike ride on Saturday; half marathon on Sunday.
My plans call for hiking!
Back to back marathons (Savannah and Disney)!
collegiate mixed team relay in berkeley on saturday (yesterday from this post) and achey 50 mile hill climb sunday
Sat; legs at the gym. Sun; 42 km bike ride.
Bike as far as I can before the sun goes down and enjoy this beautiful fall day.
Saturday: Two hour trail run with my wife before watching Ironman all day with friends.
Sunday: 23 mile ride with hill reps into the wind with my wife and watching friends online at the Louisville Ironman.
Did a 8k training run today.
An hour on the elliptical
Getting in a long run for the Marine Corps Marathon.
Unfortunately a rest weekend…recovering from from minor surgery.
Preparing CX season after a collarbone injury two months ago
It’s raining a lot here. No ride today!
Half marathon jog on Saturday, rest up Sunday.
I rode for 20 miles on Saturday. Sundays are off for me.
Unfortunately no training for this weekend. A good rest only
I participated in a cyclo cross race.
Quick 5k!