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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.
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Ooooo shinny new garmin!
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Come here little plastic fenix
The end
fingers crossed!
Nice watch
Waves arms frantically. Pick me!
Come to papa
Would love one of these!
Just what I wanted!
Thanks that would be great.
My wife wants my Vivoactive HR and I’ve “outgrown” it and would love a triathlon accoutrements. ☺️
Last one to try!
nice, would be useful
this would be a great bedtime present
nice
The end is here
Thanks for this giveaways!
Wonderful!
Best for last
This would be awesome to win!!!
Yes please!!!!!
Great watch
Maybe this will be the one I finally win.
This is the one for me!!
DC rainmaker is the best!
Thanks for the opportunity
Thanks, it was fun.. Even losing all day, it was fun to check in on what was next.
That would be nice!
PICK ME PICK ME
I wouldn’t know what to do with this watch, but I know someone who does.
Clever clever
Yes Please and Thank You
Omg yes please
Bravo D2, best watch I’ve ever owned! Ever!
In to win!
Enjoyed the extravaganza. Great fun. Many thanks. Love your work.
Guess it’s “time” to bring all this goodness to a close.
Would be nice to have this for the September Blackmores Sydney marathon! :D
works for me.
This watch is awesome.
Cool colors
Yep, winning this would mean more money for ice cream
Wowzer! ???
This is what my husband wants for his birthday
I enjoy your website and reviews, keep’m coming!
Great closing!
I don’t care if I win or lose, it’s just fun seeing Ray do this every year.
edit: that is a lie, I secretly do care and would like to win!
Sweet watch!
Been hearing rave reviews about the Garmin Forerunner 935, hope to have a chance to win and own one!
Official Entry™
Wow! Lady luck, please smile at me!
Comment #7
Be mine !
Love this watch!
This is a great way to end. Would love to get this.
My husband would love that watch!
last chance
Saved the very best for the end!!
I really appreciate your thorough reviews!
I am here, from Brazil!
Last try!
I want a better watch than my father ;)
Oh sweet, a FR 935! I’d love to replace my 310 with one of these!
One more time for the hubby! But if I win it, I will keep it for myself!
Keep up the good work with the site, reviews and videos.
Nice lookin’ Garmin! I usually never catch any giveaways in time!
sign me up!
Great posts, love reading about your Paris adventures too!
last chance
I NEED one!
So want this one! Best of luck to everyone!
Such a nice watch, yes please!
Yessum
Kids would love this!
Wahooooooo
Winner winner chicken dinner.
Ok
Here aGAIN!
wow…the one item i really want…SWEET….
This watch rocks!
OMG I soooo want one of these!!
Wish me luck!
Time for a new garmin. Thank you
Superb watch. Nice ending touch for this giveaway extravaganza!
Hopefully this one
Ooo. I want that. Great watch.
B
Hoping to win this for my sister who is on an epic journey from couch to Ironman over the next 15 months!
What a great little distraction today! Fun giveaway.. thank you!
Someone has to win.
My wife would love this and me if I win it for her. Help a brother out.
I’ll take one!!!
would be a nice birthday gift for my mom!
Please let me upgrade my 735XT!
And now I would know where I was!
I know how to run
ME ME ME
Keep up the good work with the site, reviews and videos.
Yes please!
Love it!