There's a newer model of this product. It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.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.
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.
Thanks for the chance to win.
All day long…..watchin’ DC Rainmaker……Make it rain!
Had a great time. Thanks.
I think I could get a lot faster with this!
Would LOVE one of these bad boys. Really need this to help me get my fitness and life in order.
Yes please.
Looks great!
I would really like to win this – My 630 is beat-up.
Late to the party but very excited about this.
I would love to get my hands on a 935
What a finale
I was hoping one of these bad boys would make an appearance >:)
Awesome give away this year.
Thanks!
That’s all folks.
Love it. Thanks for all you do, Ray.
Twelve for twelve. Thanks Ray!
Nice watch, price is right too
Please do pick me!
I would love to upgrade my 910
Hey Ray – greetings from Austin, TX.
Better than a fenix
Yes Please! :D
What a marathon. Thanks DC Rainmaker and Clever Training
Run Forest run
Big fan. Keep up the good work!
This comment is my last chance to win this year. May the many D20 dice roll in my favor!
Think that I am too late
Just what I want!
Nice
Love the wristband!
niceeeee!!!
Yes please
for my boyfriend
IM Wisconsin 2017
Just what I’ve been waiting for!
I want it
this would be a good reason to retire my 920…
I’m this is the end, but it’s a great way to finish!!
Thank you mister RainMaker!!
Thanks so much for doing this giveaway.
Score this watch.
Does it tell time?
Nice watch!
I like to run
End of bonk street
The old Fenix 2 could use an upgrade! Thanks to both Ray and Clever Training for this awesome giveaway extravaganza!
Would love to try training load!
I might even swim!
Would love to have this!
Yes please
winner winner chicken dinner
Awesome prize if I can’t win the Tacx Neo
Missed a lot this year. I’ll read more next year!
Love it!
Need this!
Sooooo… the wife won’t be at all pleased if I win a ‘pick-up watch’… unless I give it to her, of course!
Thanks for the great giveaways! If I win I will have to go running.
Is it working for a walk?
Last chance!
This would be my favorite give away!!!!!! Please pick me
It would be awesome if this was the actual watch you use. from your wrist to ours!
please
Yep, the big daddy!
Garmin 935! The design of the watch just keeps getting better. <3
I hope to get selected. :)
I would really love to win this watch! Thank you!
At last.
This has been a blast. Thank you.
Thanks for having the giveaway, Ray. Though I hope I could be a winner, I have also enjoyed the fun of guessing what is next to come.
Hmm… I guess the next thing to look forward to is to receive the 935 in my mail. Yes? :p
Oh man I hope it’s me! Thanks DCR!
This looks like one very nice watch…almost nice enough to replace my 920XT?
I’d love to upgrade my Fenix 3 HR because why not!?
Thanks!
yiew shaka!
Please. Thank you.
One last chance!
Here’s to hoping
Thought this would be the last. Thanks, Ray!
Can’t believe I have been offline on the best day of the year! Well – one shot at glory….pick me, pick me!!
Would love this one!
Training Load
Last 7 Days
#N/A
Move!
This one would be fantastic
You’re the best ray
Oooooh, shiny new Garmin!
What a great watch! I like that highlighter yellow color. Let them see me coming in all my running glory!
Hoping this is the winning comment!
Would be a nice upgrade from my 920xt.
My life would love me in the yellow and my son would love the hand me down of my 920.
Yes!
Ready to win
Yes please Ray!
This would be perfect!
Yay watches!
Yes, please.
This would be awesome!
Nice upgrade from the 920XT… but long live the rectangular tri-watches!
Nice one!
This is the one I’ve been waiting for! Please?
amazing!!!
Have a great day!