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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 745, you may want to check out that review instead.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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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.
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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.
I would treat it so well.
Sera belle a mon poignet
Last chance
made it to the end
Thank you for doing this!
Cool!
Hoping for luck!
I love this thingamagic. Give me one please!
it’s never me.
Love it
Thanks!
Next Please.
Would love one of these.
Yes, Lets Go!!
Love the reviews!!!
Garmin, I love it.
this is it! this it!
Yes please
Love it!
One last shot! Can’t win if you don’t play!
Let it be me to win pls!!! ?
Fingers crossed
Lucky last
Big money
Would absolutely love this watch
Thanks for everything you do, Ray!
Yes please!
Nice. Thanks DCR!
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Yes!
Thanks!
Yea
Yes please!
yes a garmin would be great. thanks,
The battery of 735 will urge me to finish an ironman in 10hrs!
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Best one yet!!
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Want to win…
This would be nice
Can’t believe it’s over already!
add me to the list
yes please
This would be fantastic! Thanks Ray!
please.. just this once :)
Thanks!!!
Hi there. I am feeling lucky.
Cheers
I hope I win
Let`s run baby!!
Me
That’d get some use
Thank You..
I’m in. thanks for all your great reviews and giveaways.
Comment
randomizer gods, grant me this gift
Count me in!
I really like the way you do things here ray, you are really open and honest. Thank you for your service to the fitness community at large.
And me.
It’s sooo bluetiful and hipnotizing. Finally one and only stuff I could use for many sports. :-)
weeeeeeeee
A nice watch
Yes please!
The final one…
Last chance saloon
Another very capable watch from Garmin again accompanied by an extremely thorough and comprehensive review.
Last but not least!
This is mine.
Yes please!
I’m feeling lucky?
Hello!
That would be a wonderful upgrade.
Pick me!
That’s a nice looking watch!
It’s like Christmas
Cool.
One more roll of the dice
Yes please
I’d love me that
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Me! Me!
Living in hope
Could use one for sure!
Good watch for me!
One
Last
Try!!
Nice!
Pick me random number thingy!
Im in !
Nice to have.
Thank you so much for this giveaway! Still hoping to win.
I’m in!
Great watch! Thx!
Come on pick me for once
I am really hoping that I am lucky enough to win
Greetings from Finland :)
Nice watch!
That’s a keeper!
For me :D
Lucky last.
Fingers crossed. Thank you.
This would be my ideal watch. Although I think I am too late for this giveaway…