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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
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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Smart Trainers Buyers Guide: Looking at a smart trainer this winter? I cover all the units to buy (and avoid) for indoor training. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
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I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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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.
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!
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.
I want this one.
Pick me, not my brother.
This is really cool of you to do. It’s been an entertaining 24 hours!
Thanks Ray
I am in for this one
Please let it be me!!!
Me please!
Thaaaat’s all folks
Thanks Ray!!
?lovin it
Thank you so much for your give aways Rey, looking forforward to next year.
It had the come to an end but it was a hell of a giveaway!
You rock Ray! And so does this watch!
Ok. The best so far.
Oh hell yeah!
Yes please!
Watch needed
Looks like a great watch!
Great giveaway!
Awesome watch!
Proud owner of a 620 ;-)
Thanks DC
CM
Nice finishing touch!!
I still use a 910
Nice! Thanks!
I want pls
Oh yeah, thanks!
Me me me me me me me please me!
Knock knock…
Hook me up Ray….please!
I won I won!!!
Love my Fenix 3 but the lightweight 5 might get more actual wear..
Awesome giveaways, thanks for doing this!
I want this
DC RAINMAKER is the man!
Awesome!!!
love the watch
The best watch ever!
The perfect last giveaway. Yes please.
You’re a champion!
Thank you!
So sad it is over already. Thanks for the great giveaway Ray. You definitely made this Wednesday less dull.
Will this keep me from running on empty?
please.
Awesome
Yes, please. In for the 935. Thanks Ray
Ooohhh!
This would be right on time for IM training!
Hey Ray, count me in!
Uau! Great giveaways throughout!
Last one, Hopefully I can win one. Thanks Ray
Me me me!
this would be nice!!
I love my 920xt but…………
I’m in
Oh yeah. This is the ONE!
Nice way to close things out
Hope that I win!
To replace my Apple Watch
Thanks for doing this, Ray!
Ouuuuu La La!
Best ending ever if you pick me! Thank you. ?
My old forerunner just crapped the bed. Would love to have this bad boy
Sign me up!
Pick me please
I missed everything but this!!
one last try
Need me a new watch
This mom could use a new watch!
Would love a Forerunner
Did I win something, yet?
Sure!
Yes please!
the final one is for me
This would be a nice upgrade!
Nice watch…..wpuld look on my wrist
Thanks Ray!
Best watch ever*
(*till the next one comes out)
That would be great!
A Forerunner for this runner please
Great give away
Whew.
I could use a new GPS watch!
Oh this would be nice
Great watch!
Great stuff to an end! Thanx
I need a new running watch.
This is a top 5 day of the year
You are the best Ray. Thanks for everything you do!
Thanks!
very very cool
Oh yeahhhhhh watch me baby!!!
I would love a new running watch! Great giveaways thanks!
Nice watch!
Me!Me! Glad I didn’t missed the chance to enter this one.
A win makes this affordable!
Been waiting for a Forerunner!
Yes please :)
OOOO great prize!
My mom
Yes, I want this!
Thanks for the giveaways DCR!
Thanks D.C. Rainmaker!
Fingers crossed