There's a newer model of this product. It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 745, you may want to check out that review instead.
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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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The Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
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Yes, that’d be awesome!
Saving the best for last!
Would love this watch!
Yeah!
Darn, I missed most of the extravaganza.
sweet!
Had my eye on this one for a bit now. Would love to get my hands on it.
Nice
Yes please!
Bang!
This will be my precious
Yes please
Yes please! Thank you.
Duuuude. Please.
Thanks as always Ray!
Thanks for the chance!
Incredible!
Now this is what I’ve been waiting for! Please, please, please! :)
Thanks for another awesome giveaway.
Dude, great fucking site.
Thanks!
Yes please
Please please please!!!
Oh yes!
Pick me!!
One more time! I’m feeling good about it.
Your blog is popular in Japan, too! Best regards,
I wish the hardest to win this awesome latest Garmin sport watch!
Thank you
If it’s your actual watch, do I get to use your stats (and burned calories) too? Thanks Ray!
Thanks!
Never been lucky. Only can go up from here.
Oh man this would be a real dream come true… Please and Thank You!
Seriously drooling over this watch!
Wanna give a try to “elevate”
Since I could also use a new running watch. Or a watch that runs. Whichever.
Winner winner chicken dinner!!!!
How bout New Zealand
Wow, that’s a whole crapton of stuff. Thanks Ray, for all the goodness.
Hope I win!
Enjoying being in the bay area, with plenty of good hill training right outside the door (and a bit less humidity than at home in DC).
I want this a kot
Yes, a new Garmim! Thanks!
That would be great to have. Thanks for the chance
Thanks Ray,
Thanks for the watch Ray
Yes please!
Giddy Up.
I’ve got a good feeling about this!
Fingers crossed
hmm… running. Wonder if I still can.
Hells ya!
Looks so cool, I’m sure wearing it will make me instantly faster.
Hooray
Come on sixes
For the love of all that is Garmin
Yes!
IN
Ba-ba-bump, another one bite the dust…
Love this
MEMEMEME
Really want this!
You feeling lucky? Go ahead DC, Make my Day!
Last chance!
Better start winter training
Me wants
The coolest sport watch
Wow! Cool watch!
I want it!
I definitely want to win this
Thanks!
I would really like to upgrade my thrusty Polar RCX5…
I’m feeling lucky
I need this one!!!!!!
Pick me, pick me!!!
Boom!
I would love this watch!!
Ray
Woohoo!!!
Mountain s
Out with a bang! Nice final prize.
Neat
Come on random number generator; don’t fail me now!
Nice!
Fingers crossed
I would so love this!
Here’s hoping
Thanks Ray
I need this one!
You are very generous, Ray.
Me please
I’ve been saving up for this!!
Pretty sure this one is meant for me
Me, please!
I want it! :-)
I’m feeling lucky
Nice watch to finish up the giveaways
My 310 needs to be replaced.
Ah yes, please!
Love the giveaway extravaganza
This is what I’ve been waiting for!
So fancy!