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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 745, you may want to check out that review instead.
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Well I don’t need it, but I am sure one of the runners or tri-athletes in my club sure could. Maybe I can get it for them
This could replace my old Garmin Forerunner. Fingers crossed.
I can’t wait to find out the winners!!
Woo!
Me me me!
Thanks Ray!
I hve 2 wrists and only one watch, this would go on that other wrist perfectly!
Well why not I could always use another watch
My wife would love this addition to her wrist!
What a way to finish.
Cool watch
This has been in my wish list for far too long already. I hope I win!
Looks great!
Please!!!!!!!
Yes, this is great!!
Yes! I’ve been wanting one of these since they came out!
Maybe this time!?
Please include me
This is the one!
Fingers Crossed!
Let the good times roll! Thanks for all your awesome advice, reviews and info.
Best for last?
This would be great!
hoping for a win at the end of the day!
Hi
I have been waiting for this!
Would love to have this watch!
Ein Stück Apfelkuchen bitte!
nice watch!
Gimme
For my wife… She really needs one to get fit.
Thankyou
Thanks in advance for the new watch!
Thanks for the extravaganza. I’d love to win this one.
Could be useful.
Thanks for all the giveaways!
Pick me!
I wish
Cool product.
Thanks for putting all this together Ray!
Pick me pick me!
Pick me
Love this!
Thanks for the day of giveaways!
I could really use this at ironman lake placid in three weeks.
Maybe i will get in shape with this
Great watch and many thanks for all you do on the site!
Thx!
Surely I’ll win this time (don’t call me Shirley).
I love this watch!!!
me!
Like!
Whew, well done, Ray.
This watch would look so cute on my wrist.
Want this
Yes please
odds are not with me
I would hate tho have tho replace the good old fr410, but whatever.
Pick me!
Love to run, bike, and hike with this.
This would be a great for the wife!!!
Yes I need a watch that does tri function.
Last chance
Yes
Ohhh! I need a new watch!
This would be a great birthday gift for my husband!
We did it!
Oh! I want to win this for my hubby!
At least with this sports watch I’ll be able to keep track of my swimming yardage. I really needed something to confirm that I swam 2300 yards this morning (as mentioned in earlier giveaway comments…)
Yea please:)
I want one!
As always, thanks for your great review.
Last shot! Winning this :)
I for one have bloodshot eyes.
Oh yeah!
Beautiful way to end the day!
Last but not least
Thanks, Ray!
Me!
Thanks Ray. I need a GPS watch.
I really would like one of these. I was just about to order one…
Awesome!
Woot!
I’ve got a feeling…ooo hoo, that tonight’s gunna be a good night.
The final giveaway. Great last item, the Garmin 735XT would be a awesome addition to my training & racing.
Alright – this is what I’m here for!
Ok, ok,…I’ll settle for this watch-thingie.
This one is da bomb!
I JUST WANT TO LOOK AT THE GOSH DARN THING
Entering to win Garmin Forerunner 735xt
Please… Please… Pick me.
I have to say this has been fun and helped me not think of bike upgrades !
I’d like to tri it out
Need a new Garmin.
Yippees
Entered!
Perfect watch for tri training and racing.
Yes please!
Nice watch!
love garmin!