Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $449, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
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5 Easy Steps To The Site
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In Depth Product Reviews
You probably stumbled upon here looking for a review of a sports gadget. If you’re trying to decide which unit to buy – check out my in-depth reviews section. Some reviews are over 60 pages long when printed out, with hundreds of photos! I aim to leave no stone unturned.
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Read My Sports Gadget Recommendations.
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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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.
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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!
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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.
Long rides on Friday and Saturday. Hiking on Sunday and Monday. Mixing it up with some delicious bar-b-cue.
Hope everyone has a great long weekend.
A bike ride with my son on his new road boke.
Will do some early season peak bagging in Sequoia.
I ran a 10 mile race along a river and won!
a couple of long runs in my neighbourhood
Tri season opener this Saturday. Gotta love the northeast.
A runaround in Bermuda!
This weekend? School is out for my kids, so I will already be fielding the “I’m bored” statements – I will attach a GPS to them and tell them to run.
Weather didn’t cooperate this weekend. Stayed indoors.
Group ride with my buddies on Saturday. Then watch all of the motor racing this weekend.
Last weekend I raced Bay to Breakers and this weekend I’m looking forward to the Mountains 2 Beach Marathon!
Testing out my Garmin 935 and POD that just arrived from Clever Training. So far, love this watch…. Zero complaints or issues with the watch.
I ran the brooklyn half marathon this weekend. 1:38:36 with a negative split. fenix3 on board. didnt wear my HRM since i didnt want to see a huge number and worry about it… if i win, I’ll get the 935….
then i saw Kings of Leon. they were great… back to tri training… Mont Tremblant 70.3 on the way.
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I went ( past tense, so there is confidence in this statement ) running around the heighbourhood to try out some new shoes. Oh i also went kite boarding for the first time this season… water is still cold
Taking the 4wheelers out for a trip thru the hills.
Starting this weekend my eldest son (who is autistic) and I will start a training program for a triathlon next year.
Hiking Fort Washington
Trying to rehab my Achilles- so maybe some swimming and biking…and some RICE.
Busy family weekend so probably a ride with the kids in the neighborhood.
Next Garmin for me, and the best!
Climbing lots of stairs as I move!
Jimmie Johnson Fit Fest
Hiking along the Mendocino Coast (and camping up there as well!)
20k on Saturday and watching my 2yo grandson while my daughter runs a 1/2 marathon.
Try to find time on my holidays to ride in Hong Kong
Visiting Mom on Merritt Island so a run on the causeway is in order.
Skiing at arapahoe basin in CO! Still winter!
Running through the trees.
Training ride and run on IM Louisville course!
First tri of the season.
I’ll be running some trails in Singapore this weekend. Probably one of my last runs before moving back (after 5 years) to Dallas, Texas.
I’m probably going to go for a trail run and a few bike rides. Maybe head to the climbing gym.
Might get onto the kayak and do some paddling. It’s been a while.
I’m going to camp! With some hiking mixed in. Should be a good time, so long as I kick this cold in time…
Will have have a chance to run in Seattle, WA and then in Oahu, HI on the same day due to flights. Hoping to run 5 miles in each state
Long run Sat
Fast run Sun
Getting out on my newly build Orbea Ordu OMP for some intervals. Thanks DCR!
Plan on riding 200 KM
this weekend is all about formula 1 and indycar, but next one…
My plans are to get a long run in , assuming the Florida weather cooperates, and get a short bike ride it. Lets call it the start of my training for NYC. Long way to go.
I’ll be cycling to work and then spending the rest of the time running around the Emergency Dept. Maybe even patching up some participants of the Edinburgh marathon…
Trail running at red river gorge
Two days of running timing at our XC Duathalon and MTB series events. The athletic part will be the lugging the equipment into place! You never know, I might even get the chance to go around the course myself.
Bike ride, then bathroom renovation.
Taking a nice long bike ride of course, as long as the weather cooperates.
Should be paddling the river.
Public holiday weekend coming up and my aim is cycling about 200 miles of river / canal towpaths as I map an off road route for major “for me” challenge next year or year after.
Best bit, family ride shorter sections, then we all meet up for lunch / dinner.
Rehabbing my runners knee!
One month til Madison 70.3
It’s my birthday this weekend so my athletic activities will depend on what fun things I get for that.
Doing a 75 mile training ride in preparation for the Tour de Cure Century Ride for the American Diabetes Association. ?
Nice Ray! Thanks for another great offer. I’ll be riding road, dirt and gravel this weekend.
Love the site Ray, this weekend is big training here in Ontario as I ramp for the Norseman, Hil work (bike and Run) on Friday, 160bike and 10k run on Saturday and 120k and 10k run on Sunday.
All the best
Sorry not sure if I already left a response to this giveaway but I’m going to be traveling and working but will probably start gettin my base ready to start my marathon training.
I’ll go for the first hike of the season, towards mount Guglielmo, the highest peak of my province.
Running and biking some laps of the Mississippi river
Not very athletic but… I’m going to see the Nats on Sunday. :-)
This weekend marks the 40th Anniversary of the Horsey Hundred Century Ride and I will be riding (weather permitting) Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Trail run Sat morning, then mowing the grass with a pair of scissors. Sunday, Emerald City ride in Seattle (hoping to lap the course twice before they kick us out) and then maybe the Rapha Giro Tribute ride. Monday, Seven Hills of Kirkland Metric Century + extra bonus miles.
Camping and then a long ride once I get back to civilization.
I’m going to be running a Veterans Day 5k here in beautiful Lake Orion MI & I’ll push my 2 1/2 son with me then maybe do some joy bike riding with my wife & pull the kid too & stop & play a lil tennis!
Amy Thompson Run to Daylight in KC.
Getting some last turns of the season in at Mt Hood (outside of Portland, Oregon) this weekend. Should be spring skiing at its best!
I will be Zwifting, running, and getting my Jack LaLanne on at the gym.
Hoping to get a couple runs in during my daughters’ regatta
I am going to PR my third Buffalo Half Marathon!!!
18 miles on trails in Forest Park, Portland followed by a hike near Mt Hood!
At a wedding wishing I was on my bike.
Middle distance triathlon then a week of rest!
Race’n!!
I am going to be running a half marathon.
Ran to the gym for workout, and back. Then rebuilt the deck on the house!
Start healing my knee to train for a triathlon next year.
I bought a power meter last week, so this week I am going to do a time trial so I can calculate my power zones. Next week I will start training for my first half iron man
Going long on the bike and the run.
Long rides in Loudon County
Chasing kids
A sprint triathlon in my city!
Not sure yet – either a trail run, or a run through Rock Creek Park and the D.C. Mall.
Going for my first outdoor training ride of the season
30km of trail running
Doing a long session of hill repeats and maybe an open water swim if the weather permits.
Rolling on trainer!!
I’m heading out cycling this weekend in the hills and hopefully a little hiking in the evenings for some sunset photos if I can manage both in the same day!
Hopefully going some rides with my kids, maybe a 10 mile donut and coffee ride
Have a 25k trail race this weekend.
Going for my first long run of the year
Open water swim, 10 mile run and bike to the beach!
Running 20 miles on the Lewis River Trail in Washington.
First sprint tri of the season on Saturday!
Triple T simulation, and installing a hardwood floor (does that count?)
I hiked the trails at Oak Mountain State Park
half ironman traininf… fml
Some training for the Utica Boilermaker 15K!
speedgolf, discgolf, some trainer road, and swimming lessons with my 2 year old
I’ll be out on the bike or on foot pounding the pavement.
This weekend I will be sandbagging the club house as the lake is currently flooding :(
Long ride on the trainer and long run on the treadmill. Thunderstorms forecasted for all of West Virginia so gotta stay inside! Guess I’ll catch up on some TV!
Mountain sports festival
Camping and running