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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 745, you may want to check out that review instead.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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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 I like too! :)
This is grrst! Thank you!
Yesssss
One last gift for me please:)
i want this also…
Hopefully lucky for the last one. Thanks again Ray, this is awesome.
Last is the best prize to me!
I would love!!
Me please
This. would. rock!!!
Arg, shoulda paid closer attention today
this would solve my “what to get hubby for his birthday” dilemma :)
I never win anything…
Gimme gimme gimme gimme!!
Nice watch!
Check please!
Let´s see …great watch !
Im in
This is awesome!
One last chance . . .
I need an upgrade!
This would be awesome
For the girl
Yay!!
Oh yes!
This would really help motivate my swim, bike and run!
I better start swimming with this watch!
ooooooooo clicky clicky watchy thing
Putting in a ticket
I will do my best to get the most out of this watch
I’m in
Yes
Please beeee myyy baby:)
Mine mine mine
OMG I want this watch
Last chance!
I Like this one
Nice
Yes, I wouldn’t mind, please :)
that was amazing – thank you so much
Thanks for all the giveaways!
I’d be quite pleased to win this, too.
Thanks for a fun series of giveaways today, Ray! This is just a tiny part of why I stop by every day.
Ok you keep the rest
I will take this
If only we had the technology then we could rebuild him… Help us Obie Dan, you are our only hope.
Time for a new watch. What will the wife say!
I’m in!
Crossing fingers! Last chance!
Love your site! And I would love to get that Garmin watch!
I’ve always wanted to try the triathlon. This would surely give me the motivation to give it a go!
Pick me please
Been a long day… But I’m in!!!
not on time in?
Yes please ??
Fingers crossed…
I like the size and features. Nice watch.
Would love to win!
In
This would make a great addition to my training!
Me
Such a good watch ???
Nice watch
I’m in.
Last one. Last chance.
Meeeee
Last chance!!
One last one!
Thank you for all that you do to keep us informed!
WOOT
Feel an attraction to this little fellow
A worthy upgrade from my 920xt
Feeling lucky!
Please sir, might you be so kind as to randomly choose my name?
Last but not least (and kinda necessary since I missed the Fenix 3 I’ve been coveting)
Now I’ll have to train for a tri!
Thank you
I really do need this!
Yeah
I’m tired and going to bed
Why no, I’ll gladly take yet another wrist worn garmin and check the wrist hr sensor
A thing of beauty!
The Garmin Forerunner 735XT would be extra special super awesome sauce!
Would look good on me
Would love to be able to ‘tri’ this out!
Count me in!
Yes please!
This is the one…
One dor me please…
End my lonely journey…i can date this watch for good
Forerunner yes I need this.
Send some love to Texas!!
in seattle!!
Can I have one? ?
Last but not least…
Word!
Consider my hat to be in the ring
Saving the best for last. Would be great to have them.
The very watch I was looking for!
I’m in!
Thanks for the great contest!!!!
Hope so