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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.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 am here to win a Garmin Forerunner 935 and join an entry for my first full-IRONMAN! Thanks, Ray. ;)
Yes please
want this bad
Would be so Awesome!
Still rocking a 310XT…Please help?!
Saved the best till last! Thanks Ray
Wow – would be perfect!
This is tops! Thanks for doing what you do.
Pick me pick me!
Oh I’m in such need of a replacement the old watch here elevation totally broken and thinks I’m at 30000fg above sea level
This would be awesome!
Yellow is cool!
So good
Yes please! Tnx.
Thanks!
One last try FTW
Love the watch! I would put it to use?
Really want one of these!
Need this FR935!
Would be so sweet.
Yes please. My current Garmin is dying
Uh i need that!
This one’s mine!
Please, oh please
Since I missed the F5 giveaway, this would be a wonderful consolation. :)
lucky last one
Nice replacement for my Vivoactive!
Run Forerunner Run!
Found my Garmin.
such a cool watch!
Pick me please.
Yes
Run forerunner run!
want!
Make it Rain again
ray ray ray!!
Yellow is my favorite color
Thanks’
Last but not least…
Would be great thanks.
Kello
I would love to use this for swimming over my Garmin 235!
I’ll take it
Would look great on my wrist.
Nice one!
Am I in the time window yet? Geez why can’t you guys just use GMT like we undeveloped world folks?
Tri Training
Yes please!
Last giveaway. Hopefully it’s lucky for me ;)
Please…
yes please, pretty pretty please!
Forerunner goodness!
Sweet watch!
run forrest!
Would be an upgrade to my FR235!
My most wanted gadget at the end. Nice! Thx Ray for this opportunity!
I’m in!
Spotted Elk!!!!
One last ditch attempt.
OMG! This just gets better and better!
My dream!
How cool is this one
I love my Garmin Vivoactive! I would also love an upgrade!
Yes please
This looks awesome
Pick me
Would be a big upgrade from my 305
Nice
Just in time…my current watch broke today!!
I might learn to swim if I win. :)
Yes please
Vanessa Williams – Save The Best For Last.
I adjusted my working schedule, my training schedule, my sleeping time just to participate on this extravaganza and would like to Thank You, Ray for doing this!
Such a great prize!
Good morning there
Yes please!
This can replace my defunct 910xt!
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Please please please
Need a watch to keep me accountable
Would be nice
Yipee awesome
Would love this!
Thank you DCR for the last time this year
Great watch!
Still using the 910xt, I need an upgrade.
Awesome. Would love it
Good luck
Yes please !
Just in and sleep.
New Forerunner please
Toute une montre! Je la veux tellement, mais mon portefeuille n’est pas d’accord.
Need to upgrade my dying 310XT
Please Santa. And rainmaker too
Yep!!!
Need to upgrade my 920!
Would look good on my wrist!
Why not?
My chances are slim…
I would so deserve this one…
Boner time!