5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/05/random-things-did-this-weekend-94.htmlI continue to state that a routing API needs to be baked into Garmin’s Edge/wearable devices just like the new training plan API.
Week in Review–April 21st, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/04/reviewapril-21st-2013.htmlWednesday: An In-Depth Visit Behind the Scenes at Garmin Headquarters…
Initial Thoughts: Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular connectivity
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/09/thoughts-cellular-connectivity.htmlFitbit’s sold more devices than ever before, as has Garmin.
Back to running and riding in the rain and cold
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/running-riding-cold.htmlThe little weather thing in Garmin Connect showed 46*F and 17MPH of wind.
Christmas in Seattle
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/12/christmas-in-seattle.html;) Oh – and don’t forget to buckle-up! Here’s my little GPS track of the place using the Garmin Edge 500: On the very last run, my brother and I raced from top to bottom.
Hands-on: Team Zwatt launches subscription based power meter
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/08/hands-launches-subscription.htmlThat means you can use it with a Garmin, Polar, Suunto, or your phone.
The DCR Podcast Pilot Episode is Now Available!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/04/podcast-episode-available.htmlWell, we’ll start with a few thoughts on the Apple Watch and then we’ll dive into KICKR vs CompuTrainer, whether or not Garmin will add a features to older products (and structured swim workouts?), and whether or not someone should ditch their ultra running partner.
Week in Review–February 10th, 2014
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/02/reviewfebruary-10th-2014.htmlBe it Garmin, Strava, Nike, Polar, or Suunto.
PowerPod rolls out ANT+/Bluetooth Smart version, improved road surface algorithms
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/09/powerpod-antbluetooth-algorithms.htmlHaving a spec for this would make it easier for 3rd party companies (Garmin, Wahoo, and now Stages) to implement live CDA data fields into their head units.
Suunto’s Movesense Sensor Division Spun Off As New Company
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/10/suuntos-movesense-division.htmlThus it wasn’t quite the hardware equivalent of Garmin’s software-based Connect IQ.
TrainerRoad & Zwift Integration Finally Arrives: Full Details
www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/02/trainerroad-zwift-integration-finally-arrives-full-details.htmlThus, these workouts don't get sent to any platform as properly structured (including Garmin).
Getting pushed out of a plane at 14,000 feet
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/05/getting-pushed-out-of-plane-at-14000.htmlGarmin Forerunner 110 said:…
The Because It’s Friday $500 Gadget Giveaway!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/01/because-friday-giveaway.htmlIf you win, you can use that credit for anything from the GoPro Hero6 Black, to a Suunto Spartan Ultra, to a random pair of socks, to the Garmin Vector 3 power meter, or heck, even towards a new trainer.
2012 Equinox Indoor Triathlon Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/03/2012-equinox-indoor-triathlon-race.htmlThe chart below is via the footpod tied to my Garmin.
The 2nd Annual DCR Open House–Recap and Photos!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/12/annual-houserecap-photos.htmlAs for my own wrists, I was mostly testing out the Garmin Vivosmart HR optical HR sensor’s accuracy:…
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/random-things-did-this-weekend-34.htmlThat said, the software platform on the Nike variant is definitely very focused for running (which is great), but I think companies like Garmin, Polar, and others can certainly learn a bit from what Nike/Apple has done here in terms of encouraging people (via prompts) to get out and run each day (vs just standing up).
Chilly meet Chili
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/01/chilly-meet-chili.htmlIt meet an ugly death in Dubai, but Garmin was awesome on the phone Monday.
Week in Review–December 26th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/12/week-in-reviewdecember-26th-2010.htmlSo, let’s just recap the posts ya may have missed – cause it was a surprisingly jam-packed week! Saturday: Week in Review – December 18th, 2010 Sunday: Back in the Ice Monday: Zeo – An in Depth Product Review Tuesday: Swimming with sharks! Wednesday: Feelin’ lucky? Water immersion tests with Garmin Edge and CycleOps Joule Computers Thursday: On LA Talk Radio Show Later this Morning Friday: Have a Merry Christmas! Stuff that I found interesting around the interwebs: As always, here’s a sampler platter of some of the interesting articles and posts I found around the Internet this week.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend (Sea Otter Edition)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/04/random-things-weekend-edition.html- Big changes from Garmin at Connect IQ Summit…
Isla Guadalupe Great White Shark Diving – Day 4
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/11/isla-guadalupe-great-white-shark-diving_19.htmlOh, remember how on the first day I broke my Timex watch? Well, I had the Garmin 310XT hanging out in my bag, so I used it instead to tell time (pretty useful underwater since I wanted to know how much time was left on my rotation).
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/06/random-things-i-did-this-weekend-15.htmlIn many ways, it’s what everyone wanted Garmin Vector to be in terms of ease of swapping bikes.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend in Malta
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/10/random-things-weekend-malta.htmlAll culminating in a review of all three new cameras (GoPro Hero4 Black, Hero4 Silver, and the new GoPro Hero) more or less the day before/after my Garmin FR920XT review.
Roundup from CES Day 1: Unveiled Event
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/01/roundup-unveiled-event.htmlThe dot concept is sorta like the ANT+ remote control that can be used with various Garmin cycling units today.
Week in Review–December 4th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/12/week-in-reviewdecember-4th-2010.htmlHere’s a list of everything added in 2.0: New Features Aerolab View ride in Google Maps Long Term Metrics User configurable ride metadata Ride editor and tools HR Zones and TRIMP Metrics Twitter support Internationalization Updates to French translation Japanese translation New Logo and Icons Golden Cheetah Logo Enhanced Ride Plot Ride plot stacked view Scrolling Ride Plot New Devices and File Formats Supported Support for Joule BIN File Format Tacx CAF Ride File Format Support Garmin FIT ride file support Export to Google Earth 5.2 KML Training Peaks PWX ride file support Polar SRD ride file support Racermate CompCS/Ergvideo .TXT ride file support Woah! I’m exhausted just typing all that out! (Ok, I didn’t type it…I copied/pasted…I’m lazy that way) I’ll probably put together an overview post at some point in the semi-near future showing of some of the cooler features.
Eurobike Day 2: The Fun Stuff
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/eurobike-fun-stuff-2.htmlThis one (below) just happened to be on the bike (not a Garmin employee).
