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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 745, you may want to check out that review instead.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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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.
Cool…. fingers crossed!
It’s the bloodshot eyes.
Hopefully
This one is awesome – would love to win it!!
The Mother lode!
This would be awesome!
Wow. The best for last.
Thanks
Me! Me! I was here first!!
Last chance!
This one, fingers crossed…
Come on home watch.
Bestest day of fun!!! Thank you Ray. Oh and I’d really like this watch, I’ll take it out for runs every day and clean up after it too ?
Good day today!
Yes please !!
This would be awesome to win, here is to the random number generator picking this number
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I really need this one!
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I’ve had my eye on this bad boy for awhile!
Super Training!
Just one question. Is it carbon fiber?
Winner winner chicken dinner!
that’s a cool finish! thanks for the awesome 24h – I missed the last one.. set an alarm clock for 3:35 AM but slept right through it… :-) well, already have a gopro 4 silver, so that one doesn’t hurt! can’t wait for the results
Thanks
The last one
Waouh, that’s a sezy one!
Wow, that was fun!
My polar is dying slowly…daddy needs a new toy! Thank you for all your content. It’s delicious
Last chance to win!
Time to chime in again :)
Time to upgrade!
What a spectacular day!
Last attempt!!
Pls pick me!
Yay!
My Garmin 225 is on the fritz and this would be a great replacement.
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Yes Please!!!
The best prize for today!
Common! Pick me!
Much better than my phone
I suppose I’d be willing to upgrade!
Thanks
Nice! Lets see how this one goes.
Keeping my fingers and toes crossed!
Guess I better try for the tri watch!
Just in time as my running watch needs to needs to be changed!
Love this watch!
Cool watch.
Has everything I want and none of the bulk!!
I really need this badly
Please please please!
This is the one! I’m sure of it!
Thanks Ray. You’re the best.
This is it, thanks!
I’m in!
Need this for one of my 5 sons who runs half marathons!
Thanks for all the great prizes! This one is the cherry on top! Hope I win!
Lets take a dip
I want that!!!!
It looks beautifull. One for me please!
Awesome reviews as always
It is finished.
I’m Feeling Lucky…
I’ve been coveting this!
Send it to AZ where the tough triathletes train!
Ooooo yes
Let’s go on the last one!!!!!
Thank you
Looking forward to an exciting 24 hours. I need more gadgets!
Garmin!
Thank you for all the chances to win, it has been great!
Pick me!
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Me me me! Thanks Ray!
Pretty, pretty please randomly select me :-)
Thanks for the opportunity
Garmin right at ya.
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Whoa ohhhh whoa
Yep.
I might have to sign up for a tri if I get this!
Fantastic great day of prizes and the best one for last
Sure why not!
Thanks for all the great info.
Yes sir
I haven’t entered any of the others, busy day. But, I’m entering this one!
The best for last….
I would like one please.
Count me in!
I’d love a watch like this to train with and for daily use.
Lucky last???
it would be awesome!!!!!!
Nice upgrade for me
Would be nice but I won’t hold my breath.
The last hope!
I needs it!
i would like for me to be having this
Best for last
Thanks for all the giveaways!
Definitely