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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 745, you may want to check out that review instead.
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I swim, bike and run. Then, I come here and write about my adventures. It’s as simple as that. Most of the time. If you’re new around these parts, here’s the long version of my story.
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I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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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!
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.
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!
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.
this would be the perfect gift for my wife-she has just started Triathlons at age 43!
Even if i dont win-tyvm for the opportunity anyway.
Great prizes Ray!
OMG. That watch is so awesome.
I want to win this!
Would love one! Awesome.
Fingers crossed!
Would love this watch
26815 Hershey Ave
Another great watch
Woooo hooo this would be awesomeeeeee
Nice!!
Where’s the barometric altimeter?
Très Agréable!
Winner!
I would love to win it!
What a day!!!! Wonder if I will win something
This has been on my list for a long time now!
Looks nice.
Nice
Thanks for the reviews!
Hope to win. And given the opportunity to try out this awesome Garmin watch. Thanks!!
Love it!
Me please :)
A Garmin would be awesome!
Sitting here watching GCN TdF previews and entering DCR giveaways, Life is good :-)
Last one before bed!
Sooo need this :)
This would be great to have
Nice watch.
This would be a great one to win! Thanks for all you do Ray!
Hope to win this one!
Yay need a new watch
I need this watch
Thanks Ray!
8675309
I can’t swim
Rockin!
Oh, a 735
I need it!
Thanks for all the giveaways!
Thanks for the awesome reviews. You’re a trusted source for a girl who loves the idea of technology, but maybe technology doesn’t always love her back.
Omg! I would love this watch!
Wishing myself luck one more time!
:)
Si seńor!
Yes please
Best Christmas in June ever.
A great watch for my daughter in law
Hi from Tel Aviv
My wife needs this!
Gotta be in it to win it.
For the wife who runs
It’s been fun??
Thanks, Ray!
My 910xt died few months ago :(
Garrrrmin
Woohoo! Garmin rocks!!!
Me please
Pick me!
Thanks for doing your reviews and all the great information.
Looks great!
Great stuff.
My last chance!
Will this be my lucky day?
Sweet!
Cool
Congrats to all the winners.
Please, oh please, oh please! I never win anything!
These pretzels… are making me thirsty!
I swim a lot
I try again this last time.
Thank you, Ray!
forerunner forever
So awesome I need one
Last time is the charm
Would be perfect for my first tri next month
The one I’m chasing!
Extra extravaganza!
thanks for doing this ray!
You saved the best for last!
Great! A Tri watch
I’d upgrade my 920xt to this.
Time for an upgrade on the old 910! :)
Great package to end with. Been a fun day yet again. Thanks Ray.
Yes please bro.
Please!
I like free stuff!!!
Yes, yes, yes!
Thanks. Obrigada.
Thank you for everything you do Ray.
I might return to triathlon if I had one if these.
Thanks for the priEs
Yeah I’m a triathlete (because I’ve done two) but seriously, I need this because it would look amazing on me.
Sweet watch!!
Well this would be AWESOME for running!
THis is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love the garmin
Mr please
Neeeed
In it, to win it.
Garmin!
FOR THE WIN!!!