The Day in May DCR $500 Gadget Giveaway!

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It’s a day in May.  No, not May Day.  That, according to Wikipedia is May 1st.  Rather, it’s May 20th – which I reason is 20 times better than May 1st (albeit, less awesome than May 5th).  Why’s it better?  Because I’m giving away gadget awesomeness.  I originally planned to give away the Garmin FR935 GPS watch, the backorder is basically down to almost nothing.  But then I figured – you can choose anything you’d like.  Perhaps you’re more of a cyclist, or you just want a large pile of compression sleeves instead.  Your choice.

Speaking of coverage – if you didn’t see my tweet yesterday, there’s a BOATLOAD of sales on right now (both from Clever Training as well as others).  The best deal being 30% off the Garmin FR735XT GPS watch.  But also some solid 20% off deals on power meters, trainers, and 25% off on Suunto gear.  The full details are here!

In any case, 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 that Garmin FR935, to a random pair of socks to the PowerTap C1 power meter, or heck, even towards a new trainer.  With that kind of credit, the world is your oyster (except…they don’t sell oysters).

How to enter:

Simply leave a note about what athletic adventures you’re up to this weekend.  Easy as that!

Oh – and you’ll likely avoid the SPAM filters if you’re more detailed than just the word ‘run’.  Nobody likes to get sandwiched between two pieces of SPAM. Got all that?

Good luck!

The giveaway entry period will run through Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017 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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7,467 Comments

  1. I ran nine miles! Middle three miles were done at a local 5K. Getting ready for a 10-mile race in Chicago next weekend!

  2. Tom

    Kayaking and a quick ride

  3. Greg Judin

    Riding my bike 150km while I continue to explore my new home town in Sydney, Australia with new mates ??

  4. Luke Hafen

    Went for a 10 mile run on a fantastic Saturday morning.

  5. Tatiana Hill

    I did a really fun Zumba workout and rode my trainer today.

  6. Rick kreuser

    Getting new bike built, spectator Lugano Stra, enjoying some amazing Seattle running weather…10k done! All in one weekend too…

  7. Jackson Cheng

    Hello!

    It’s a long weekend here in Canada so that means lots of time for training. I’ll be doing 2 runs and 2 bikes over the 3 days in order to prepare for the fast-approaching triathlon season. First race is mid June!

  8. Ethan

    Another backpack training session, full load, prior to a hike through Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon. Far fewer blisters and only a little bourbon, okay, more than a little bourbon!

  9. Lauren Bolwell

    Saturday my friends and I went spelunking (so so cool and can’t wait to go again), and today we went white water rafting down some class 4 rapids. Awesome birthday (friend, not mine) weekend!

  10. Filippo Gronchi

    Ride ride ride.. 3 days cycling in the Italian wind.. Not bad

  11. Gary

    Building the mileage back up with a 9 mile negative split run and happy to see I still have some of that Spring marathon speed in my legs

  12. Scott

    Long bike Saturday with some climbing in the mountains of Colorado. Riding up to a small town called Ward – for their cinnamon roles.
    Followed by a lackadaisical run on Sunday trying to get back into long run shape.
    But mostly enjoying the changing season to warmer weather here in the States

  13. Dana Clewlow-Bray

    This weekend is helping outreach kids at the ymca train for a triathlon, openwater swimming with friends, and a 70mile bike one mile run brick to finsh the weekend.

    P.s. ended up teaching a kid to ride a bike!

  14. John M Doody

    First time back on the bike and a parkrun after some time off with injury!

  15. Jerry

    Easy weekend, plan on a slow 4 mile run this evening

  16. Matthias

    Intervals on Saturday morning, easy run Saturday afternoon and a long slow ride Sunday!

  17. Brandon Mullen

    Its a rest weekend after a hard half marathon last week.

  18. Melissa Alderton

    Last triathlon for the season here in New South Wales. It was a hard one in Port Stephens, surf beat me in the Standard distance so I dropped down to a shorter distance and got the job done!

  19. Erik Ricketson

    Trekking through Ireland on foot!!

  20. Scott Jones

    6 hours on trainer and then a 4-mile run. Swimming Sunday!

  21. Joe

    An easy 5 miler as I get ready to kick into full training for the Twin Cities Marsthon in October.

  22. John Hong

    Just ran 12 miles, a week away from a marathon, taper time!

  23. John G

    Weekends are for long runs!

  24. Zlokroshka

    Getting back to training after Boston

  25. Laurie

    I road my mountain bike on Saturday and my road bike on Sunday.

  26. Jsl

    Brooklyn Half Marathon!

  27. Andrew W

    Hiking on my honeymoon in Kauai!!!

  28. Andy

    Training for my re-entry to marathons and working toward trying to BQ.

  29. Todd McGrath

    Starting the road of recovery and doing a 2 mi run.

  30. James Hale

    Long intervals of 2km x 5 with 4 minutes rest between each intervals on the tracks!

  31. Gloria Feren

    On vacation in Sorrento Italy. Walking around town and Capri, the sea is a bit chilly for a swim

  32. Tom

    Recovery from my first half marathon.

  33. Bryce

    Training for an upcoming gravel fondo!

  34. Jose Luis Agapito

    Just a 5k light run, as allergie season is on its full in Portugal

  35. Chrissi

    70 miles on the bike in Sat and 5 mile run on Sunday.

  36. Nate

    Trail running!

  37. Peter Williams

    Rugby for children. Sounds easy but running for 4 sets of 8 minutes during game, while guiding youngsters (under 7) on field is exhausting.
    Consists of 8 minute segments with sprints (normal and backwards), walking, weights (carrying injured children) all while dodging players, refereeing and coaching.
    Add one hour walk later in day to deal with lactic acid.

  38. Zack Desmond

    Lots of family obligations so a couple short runs.

  39. JohnnyW

    A short 5km speed test at the summer cottage and a longer, easy run on Sunday. (taking it easy for the next week race)

  40. Rytis

    Training for a half after a long time, reached 40km this week :)

  41. Patrick Randall

    I’m moving this weekend. Maybe not the most fun form of athleticism, but athletic nonetheless!

  42. David H

    Long and hilly bike ride, followed by a short run.

  43. Anita

    Running 5k under the pouring rain :) but it didn’t matter

  44. James

    Quite possibly dying from cyclocross. But oh such fun!!

  45. Ragnar

    I’ll run 20k in the Faroe Islands ;-)

  46. Drew

    Hmm Saturday involves getting my mountain bike back in action. A thorough servicing! Sunday a run and maybe a swim if I’m a sucker

  47. Josh M

    6 hour bike ride, attempted a 2:40 run, then 3600 yards in the pool. Getting my last bit of gear ready for Lake Placid.

  48. Benjamin Nun

    I will cycle with my roadbike or the cyclocrosser. Depends on the wether and the temperatures ;-)

  49. Rachael Olejniczak

    training for my first half marathon!

  50. Per

    Trail running competition 13.8km. First comp over 10K!

  51. Doug

    Enjoying a little quiet after a busy weekend of riding and yard work. ☺️

  52. Rachel

    Ran 10 miles in Carderrock.

  53. Rhiannon

    Stretching and walking. And maybe, just maybe a gentle spin if the bursitis in the hip is friendly enough.

  54. Drew W

    Scored a PR at Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga

  55. Geoff Campbell

    Getting in the last couple of training runs before the Edinburgh half marathon next weekend.

  56. Richard W

    Peggy’s Cove

  57. scooter58

    Swim training – long course season is here. Yee haw.

  58. Jon B

    Just a few rainy days on the indoor track

  59. Steven De Vlieger

    I rode the first edition of the Gran Fondo Frank Schleck in Luxembourg this WE!

  60. This weekend I’m going climbing in Saxon Switzerland.

  61. Bob

    Final weekend taper before our Walt Disney Trip. I like to follow a training plan for our Disney vacations to make certain I’m in top shape for the long hot days. :)

  62. Shane

    Completed a Sprint Tri

  63. Julie McCarrier

    I rode my fat bike 52.5 miles today, on the Glacial Drumlin trail.

  64. gasteropod

    Still recovering from injury, so no racing for me, but proud dad moment watching my son win a local 2.5mile race.

  65. Patrick Chang

    Just single speeding around the gently rolling terrain of western Montgomery County, MD.

  66. Mike B

    Just a long run!

  67. Seb

    20km run to prepare a 20km race in France on Thursday “Les foulees de la Madine”

  68. Mark

    First ride on my new bike!

  69. Isaiah

    Today I’ve got a rekkie planned to scout out a new trail run!

  70. Chris Spivey

    I am going to be doing a 50 min negative split run.

  71. Michael Harris

    Couple of easy runs, trying to ramp it back up after recovering from my first 50 miler.

  72. Miraclees

    Just a couple easy runs. 6k on Friday, 9k on Sunday. Taking advantage of lovely spring g weather.

  73. Scotty Aycock

    Do a long bike ride on Saturday and a fast run on Sunday.

  74. Tim Kassebaum

    Trying to squeeze a long ride saturday and a long run Sunday around shift work.

  75. Scott Baldwin

    A brick in prep for 70.3. Thanks Ray!

  76. David

    Did a half Ironman triathlon today! It was a really hilly course, but it was a lot of fun!

  77. Julia

    Saturday was a hike in Georgia’s Tallulah Gorge, and Sunday was spent whitewater rafting section 4 of the Chatooga River. Enjoying being outdoors before the South turns into an oven for the summer!

  78. Louis Deslauriers

    Easy 10k run along the water

  79. Alec

    10 mile run and a hilly 30 mile cycle

  80. Rosy Stone

    Unfortunately, I’m recovering from a hamstring injury. I am keeping up with my physical therapy and have already done them twice this weekend. I am getting impatient that my recovery is so slow.

  81. Noah McMurray

    I completed a double century on the Skyline Drive; Rockfish Gap to Front Royal and back. 211 miles, 19k feet of climbing, 14 hours.

  82. Nurzhan

    Completed all Strava May running challenges.

  83. Simon Befort

    Bricks training on Saturday and went to the start of the RAS (equivalent to the cycling tour of Ireland) on Sunday

  84. Stuart Strang

    My first running race in ages. For a cyclist 12km is far!!!!

  85. Andrew B

    I got myself a case of runners knee at the moment which is less than ideal. Hour on the bike to keep the cardio fitness up and some rest.

  86. Jason Berchek

    Did a 2 hour zone 2 bike ride yesterday and a 2 hour Zone 2/3 run today. I would totally use the $500 towards a power meter for my bike.

  87. Dan Hunter

    Just some Parkrun volunteering and a short 15k as I’m tapering for my first ultra, will I escape from Meriden? Probably not ??

  88. Jim

    Volunteered this morning at a triathlon. Running this afternoon.

  89. Donal Coakley

    Beginning to taper for a marathon in two weeks time. Already miserable.

  90. Kyle

    Overnight hike. About 18 miles

  91. Mike Broyles

    It would be like an early birthday present as my birthday is in June and need need get my 61 mile ride in on the 18th.

  92. Kevin Snow Snow

    Running 4 miles with my buddies

  93. Etienne

    Mostly trainer in garage for me… this is the only workout that fits in my schedule with the new baby ;) !

  94. Matt Ingram

    Sweet MTB from home through Bottlelake Forest Sun, and run in Hagley Park on Sat.

  95. Nurzhan

    Completed all May running challenges on Strava + ran 32 km.

  96. Richard

    ” Barefoot running in Park Tangamanga baby ! ( yes bare, no vibrams =P ) “

  97. Rob Beazley

    New PB at ParkRun yesterday. Had to rest today ready for the Yate 10k tomorrow night. Hopefully a new PB for that too ??

  98. Jeffrey

    My wife and I ran the Cleveland Marathon together and her goal was a 4:15…Finish time of 4:14:12!

  99. Robin

    Sadly I’m tutoring math and physics from morning to late evening all weekend, but I plan on putting my butt on bike saddle Monday morning so that I can kill the bad vibes of this forced lassitude with turning cranks.

  100. Claes Rinaldo

    I will do my last long run before my marathon debut the weekend after. Quite nervous but yet excited. Good feeling