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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.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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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
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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.
And, finish line….!
Thank you for all of the great reviews.
That battery life would be awesome for my first 100 mile ultra.
Thanks for the chance.
Yes please!
Lovely watch!
Yes please!
The thing I’d like to win the most so far
Nice.
Thx for a Great giveaway
Great final giveaway.
Great watch
Looks great
Thanks for all your great reviews. Count me in!
New month new watch
I’d love this one! Fingers crossed!
Love your blog!!! This is the only place I go for equipment advice! I absolutely need this watch!!!! I have 4 kids and need time to myself!!!
This would be a huge upgrade for my son’s 920xt!
:)
Last chance!
Great giveaway :)
Plastic version is good for me.
That’s a nice watch.
So this is how it started with The Girl?
Wow! I would love this!
Thanks!
My friends don’t won’t me to win so please…..
If I win, I won’t be able to come up with a good excuse not to wear a watch anymore.
Great watch this
Would love it!
Great stuff. Thanks, Ray
The “Type A” in me needs this yellow beauty.
Nice!
Another cool tool!
I need a new one
As you said: “It’s the best Forerunner watch that Garmin’s got.”
A no-brainer !!
Nice watch :-)
I want to win!
Het einde.
Run run.
I want it !!!
New watch 235 to FR935
Last chanc!
Awesome blog
Hans-Hermann Hoppe; such a legend.
Thank you.
Simple comment: Awesome!
Would love it!
I need this watch.
Yeah baby
May the most deserving triathlete get this great watch.
Hey DCR!
Awesome watch. Yes please!
ooohh forerunner
Thanks for putting this together.
Yes please!!!
This would be nice.
Me me please!
Waking up early so I can score this!
What would the cycling world look like witthout you? Awfull is my bet. Thanks!
That ‘s pretty
Love all the reviews!
Me gusta
please give me
I’m going to win this
Lucky on North Carolina!
10 mins to spare!
Nice watch.
Yes please
Would need a watch to see the end.
Yesssss
Could really use it! Thanks!!
Bring the Rain!
Really great contests you put on!
Missed commenting on the Fenix 5 so hopefully do better here. Thanks for the giveaways.
Garmin Forerunner FTW! ?
You are truly doing a great job
My 920 is jealous
I have wanted this since its announcement.
I could use a wingman.
I’m still sporting a 310XT and 910XT. I would love to try the 935!
Hello!
Pick me
\o/
I want it! :-)
One more chance!
Thanks!
I can’t believe I missed out on the power meter raffles!
I hope I’m lucky!
That watch would be awesome.
Yes
14 and starting to get into fitness, this would be nice for my journey to dem schweet gainz
The cats woke me up for this.
I’m in!
Thanks, count me in.
I want it so badly..
Thanks – DC Rainmaker and Clever Training!
Yes, the perfect watch. All functions, no weight
Greetings
Gerard
Exactly what I need
Would love that watch…
Very nice!!
Thanks!