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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.
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Please, please…I like it
Ohh, can I?
Training for my first half!
This would be perfect for my half marathon training!
Garmin
Thank you
Last entry of the day
This would be a great watch upgrade for sport but also a needed addition of smart capabilities to keep in touch with my very pregnant wife :).
Sweet
Want to replace my 235
Love this website!
I think I will be so much faster with this one instead of my current FR25. Just the colour itself will probably knock off 25 seconds per kilometer, so bring it on!
Would be so cool to rock the 935!
last one!
Yes please!
I need one of these.
Hopefully this time!
a new watch would be great!!!!
this time??
Could use a spare :)
I need this please!
Yes please!
Thanks!
forrunners, let it rip
Yes please!
Perhaps it will be mine this time round for my training!
Would be a nice replacement for my deceased 910XT.
Would love this upgrade from my Vivoavtive, please!
Excellent! I want it.
Thank you
I hope I win, I want to give that watch to my brother!
God is great
This would be a great upgrade
C’mon Win!
Wakey wakey.
Woww!!!.
watching in excitement..
Wow, that’s great. Thanks
yes please
Mine!
Thank uoy
Now I can get on with my life.
Nice watch!
I’ll take this too
Please
Thanks for all of the work you put into your product reviews! I always check with you before buying a new watch :-) Keep up the great work! Cheers!
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would be nice to get a new watch
Watch this! Thanks DCR and CT!
Replace my 310xt!!!
Love the watch!!
Thanks Ray for this exiting day.
Need to upgrade my watch. This would be awesome!
I won! I won! Right?
Gimme! I’ll take it
here! woo hoo!!
Want!
Saved the best for last!
Awesome
Trying!
it will blend.
This would be amazing! I need something to accurately track open water swims!
Wow! Great work and a great idea!
Genuine free stuff that is actually awesome!
Rolling the dice to Win.
This is awesome
Luv ya work Ray!
Hi,
A great gift for my wife!
Need it
Oh sweet
I am in need of a gps running watch
Last one!
Party’s over
Don’t mind me, I’m just picking up a Forerunner!
I hope I win!
This is my dream watch!!
So Nice!
Your great DCRainmaker
YES!!! It’s not a Fenix 5 but its 98% as exiting! My Fenix 2 wants to retire.
Hi,
Would love to have this watch!
Yes Please!!!
Please please please!!! It is cool!
Now THIS is the giveaway post I’ve been waiting for. I want a 935 soooooo bad.
The watch which make even lames look like triathletes.
In it to win it but not fussed if I do or don’t. Good luck everyone
Nice watch
Last bit not least, a fabulous piece of arm bling. Thank you for a special extravaganza kind of day :)
*insert witty or winning comment here*
Much love!
I’d love this!
I like.
one more chance to win!
I want it
Thanks for the great reviews.
That would be awesome! Pleeeease!
Seems like a great tri watch. Would love this for my upcoming triathlon!
Would love this watch!
Why yes, I’d love a new toy.
I could use one, thanks
Great site and awesome giveaway!
Wife needs this!! You’d make me a hero:)
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