I’m sure many of you received various sports gadgets over the last few weeks as part of the holidays. But for those unlucky elves who received only a half-eaten gel packet in their Christmas stocking from their not-so-significant others, I’ve got a festivus of a present for you: This giveaway.
The winner will get a $500 credit to CleverTraining.com, my most excellent partner in this giveaway crime. By supporting the site through Clever Training you also can save 10% on basically anything they sell (or get points instead). If you win, you can use that credit for anything from the GoPro Hero5 Black to a Garmin Vivoactive HR to a random pair of socks to the PowerTap C1 power meter, or heck, even towards a new trainer. Whatever floats your boat (note: they don’t sell boats).
How to enter:
Simply leave a short description of what product you’d get and why (but don’t worry, you can change your mind later if you win).
The reason you need a short description of ‘why’ is that if you just put a simple product name (i.e. F3), you’ll likely get caught up in my SPAM filters. And nobody wants to be sandwiched between two pieces of SPAM. Got all that?
Good luck!
The giveaway entry period will run through Thursday, December 29th, 2016 until 11:59PM US Eastern Time. Winner will be selected randomly. One entry per person. The selected product/products will then be ordered immediately and shipped immediately, assuming they’re in stock.
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Santa forgot to bring a Garmin Verb
Would love to get the new garmin FR for my wife since her old one is on the brink of meltdown from 5 years of use.
Fenix 3 hr
I would get either the fr735 or the vivosmart with gps. Looking for an all day activity tracker.
Would get a dual sided PM
I’d get Fenix 3 or DJI Mavic Pro!!!
My 4 kids would love to use a GoPro Hero 5 for their Mexico snorkeling adventure in march!
I have been wishing for Fenix 3 HR. Looking to track some mountain runs properly with this one!!
I would put it toward a Garmin chronos.
Would get a GoPro for all-weather action shooting…
A toughie, so many good options these days.
Well, I’ve been a bit unhappy with my newly purchased Clever Training F3HR. Granted, I didn’t expect the HR during running to be all that accurate, but now my altimeter is going haywire. So- maybe I’ll put that $500 towards the new, as yet unannounced Fenix 5.
Garmin 735XT, then I could pass my 235 to my wife. Since my Birthday is the 30 it would be a nice treat for my upcoming training. Good luck to all. Hope everyone has an amazing 2017. Stay Healthy!
I would get myself a trainer.. the wahoo kickr looks fantastic :)
Maybe a new fenix4 if it is announced in January like Garmin seems to do with its Fenix line.
A GPS sportswatch to help get my running started.
A GPS sportswatch to help get my running started.
Garmin 520. So I can give it to my buddy who doesn’t have one!!!
I would get a Fenix 3 HR. After 6 US Navy deployments using my Fenix 2, it finally kicked the bucket. The Fenix series is the most reliable and can take the most abuse while still helping me track my runs, swims, and cycling while overseas!
I need a gopro! Or the newest Garmin fenix.
I would fenix 3 for the new year.
I’d like to replace my Fenix 3 HR with a Fenix Chronos – not that there’s anything wrong with my current 3 HR.
New tacx trainer or power meter. Thanks!
Too many choices – Stages Power Meter? New Garmin 920xt watch?
I would like a 735xt. It looks sweet, especially with Oreos on it.
Fenix 3, cos Ironman.
Probably one of those GPS watches with a HR sensor :)
I would like a power meter for peaches ( my orange klein qpro)
i would get a garmin edge since i would like to start tracking my bicycle rides.
I’d get a Fenix 3, to help with my new career in Swimrun.
I’d probably look to get the new GoPro 5, for no particular reason.
I’d like a Garmin VIRB Ultra 30… cos shooting in 1080p is so 2016 and I need an excuse in my life to upgrade my TV to a 4K model :)
Fenix3 HR to upgrade my triathlon watch.
Happy holidays.
I’d get the Garmin Forerunner 735XT :)
Love a new Edge to start the year off with a bang!
A new running watch to get fit for the wedding :)
I am just starting to train for triathlon therefore I need a lot of equipments… It would be so perfect to win a computer bike like Garmin Edge 820!
I would fancy a garmin chronos in steel leather, thank you very much :)
I’d put it towards a power meter – probably the P1s since they are easy to move between bikes.
A 4iiii precision power meter to drown myself in ftp tests!
I have my eyes for a while on Garmin Virb ultra 30…
Probably a gps watch or an action camera, both will ben used during trail runs!
I like the idea of the Scosche RHYTHM+ Armband Heart Rate Monitor – I have a 920XT and find the chest strap quite annoying…
I would probably get a power meter as I don’t have it yet:)
Well, I would probably buy a sport camera.
I’d probably put the $500 towards the purchase of a new trainer. I’m still undecided as to which one better suits my needs, but I’m really attracted to the idea of being able to cycle at home since I’m a bit strapped for time lately.
Garmin Fenix 3
Why, my 3.5year old Forerunner 620 is showing signs of age and the Fenix looks cool.
I’d like a Fenix Chronos, but I’m not sure I’d be willing to cover the difference.
I’d have to consult your website for recommendations on running … erm, telemetry. Either some sort of foot pod like a Runkeeper or a…. yeah, I dont even know what’s out there. Maybe a Garmin 735xt. Can I wait for a Fenix 3 successor?
During these dark – short Belgian days a trainer or maybe a Fenix3 to replace the current FR220 would come in nicely :)
My Garmin 500 just died so I should replace it I guess
P1 powertap pedals for sure.
Happy holidays all! It’s the 735XT for me
I want running shoes and more running shoes for road/trail to last me another year of running. Thanks Ray!
Garmin Fenix 3 HR for hiking and marathon training.
a powermeter for my CX bike. Powertap G3 disk or stages.
A power meter in order to check properly my effort and efficiency.
A new pair of running shoes and a nice watch for swimming for sure.
Buy my partner something nice then maybe a foam roller to sort out my niggles
Powermeter under the christmas tree or a new TT bike
I’d love to get a new watch, most likely a Fenix 3, since my current Forerunner 310XT needs a constant fix of super glue.
A new Garmin GPS watch!
Fenix 3 HR of course. It is the best tri watch ever (and I use it alot).
I’d love a GoPro Hero5, or any GoPro, really because I’d love to get more video of some of the remote trails that I run. Happy New Year!
I’d be hooking up a GoPro Hero5 Black to my bike :)
I’d start with the Garmin HRM-Tri and swim. And some stuff I could do without but would be really nice to have like a snorkel and maybe an aero helmet.
I’d buy a Garmin FR 630 HRM.
I’d most likely go for a GoPro or the Garmin Virb Ultra action cams, since I’m pretty happy with my current watch.
For my husband – he wants the new fenix 3 for his Triathlon training
I would take a PowerTap C1 power meter… because I need a power meter and the C1 fits on my bike and works with my V650 Polar computer.
A GPS assisted sportwatch (Polar M400 or V800). Why? I got tired of suffering with my smartphone.
I will get power meter, because … because I want one.
Maybe I’d get one of the newer Garmin Edge models, because one being used is quite old.
I would get the Garmin Fenix 3 HR
I for sure find something interesting for 500$.
If I won, I’d go for an action cam, but not sure which one yet.
Bike trainer would be nice
A GoPro Hero5 to attach to my daughter and then make her run through a playground
I’d go for a Go Pro Session to strap on while trail running and cycling
probably a GPS for my bike
GoPro and pair of shoes
HRM tri & HRM swim and maybe some other stuff
I’d go for Gopro 5 to upgrade my 3 :)
I would put it towards a trainer. After having been unable to enjoy any fitness options due to injury for what seems like forever,a trainer might just be the ticket to get me moving again.
Power meter would be fantastic
I’d get a FR 630, or maybe the new Fenix if it will be released in time.
A new garmin watch to replace my 620, who’s battery died on Christmas eve ;-(
GoPro Hero5
I’ll buy GoPro Hero 5 :)
I wish to have the Garmin Fenix 3, as I think it is currently the best watches on the market.
Probably an optical HR watch to replace my vivoactive. 24/7 heart rate sounds enticing, especially if you are heading for your 50s like I am.
I would go for a Fenix 3 with optical heart rate
Would need some appliance for indoor cycling (ergometer) because I have only time for training in the evening/night and my bike has been sold to someone who uses it…
Either a Fenix or a powermeter.
I’d choose GoPro because Santa Claus forgot to bring it :)
Not 100% sure what will be the use of those 500$, but most likely wil be fenix 3 HR or suunto spartan
Well, like others, I’d really want the next Fenix but that seems to be a few weeks away, but perhaps the Edge 820 in the meantime.
Towards a new indoor trainer.
Hi! I’d get a Fenix3 watch, cause I plan finish my first triathlon this year :)
The watch I’m using right now is simple running watch not supporting bike sensors or swimming so I’m looking for something more professional.
Thanks for your blog! and all the best in new 2017!
I’d ike to have the new Fenix
I’d go for a more business friendly sport watch. Probably the Garmin Fenix HR.