Big Sports Tech Deals Right Now! The Garmin Epix Gen2 is on sale right now for a staggering $549USD, roughly $300 off, and the Titanium edition just $50 more! And, it also got a big slate of new features this past week. Alongside that, there’s big discounts on the Apple Watch Series 9, Polar, Samsung Galaxy Watch6, and a pile of other Garmin watches including the Forerunner 255, 955, and Instinct 2 series. Full updated list here!
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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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You probably stumbled upon here looking for a review of a sports gadget. If you’re trying to decide which unit to buy – check out my in-depth reviews section. Some reviews are over 60 pages long when printed out, with hundreds of photos! I aim to leave no stone unturned.
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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 and Equipment 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! 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.
Congrats to both of you on some serious racing. Great T shirt too
Congratulations! Finding your site a couple of months ago has provided me with the motivation to take my fitness regime to the next level. I now check your site everyday! Keep up the great work 🙂
That’s an impressive return after your crash. I hope the enxt 5 weeks go well for you.
Congratulations to both of you ! I also found your site around 1 month ago and has been a source of knowledge and inspiration. I haven’t done my 1st tri yet, just focusing on running, biking and improving my overall health.
Keep the good work!
Congrats on your race!!! Sounds like a fun course to play around with speed 🙂 I’m sure your running will be back for the next race once you get the bike tweaks all sorted out!
I love how 42 min 10k in bad conditions with hot weather and you not feeling it is still faster than the avg person even if we were not coming off a bike! Nice race and congrats!
Congratulations on your race!
woot woot – congrats to you and the girl! that’s some sweet bike porn!
Slurpees! Every Saturday, after playing tennis for 3-4 hours, I get a Wild Cherry Slurpee on my way home from the courts. Delicious and refreshing!
Now you can protect your face from the sun – while still exposing your head – in style!
P.S. What is The Girl’s secret to sock-tanline-free feet?
Wow! Fracture in your thigh? And you still rocked that race! And congrats to The Girl, top 3, awesome!!!
Ray…Truly impressed with your dedication. Great job on the race and the new bike looks great. What water cage are you using? Clearly you’re using a speedfil but I can’t read the branding for your seat post mounted cage.
Jim
Thanks all!
Jim – I use a hydrotail, love it, works great! Here’s all the deets on it:
link to dcrainmaker.com
Ray-that is really sweet beach/bike/Ray picture! I’m glad you’re back out racing (and so well!) but you had a broken leg?!~?!?! I’m glad you seem to be on the mend. Lots-o-calcium my friend to get that all healed together!!!
Wow, neither jellyfish nor geese nor lack of water/nutrition will keep you from doing well at a race. Congrats on 2nd AG and to The Girl on third OF!!
Great job, placing and running on empty!
Love the beach shot, very sweet!
So many thoughts, where to begin?
Congrats to both you and the girl for solid races! You guys rocked!
Holy cow, you had a fracture in your thigh? Hope you are healing up okay!
That is one sweet bike. It looks great! Are you able to discern a lot of difference between the P2 and P3? RIP the old P2 though. 🙁
Congratulations to you and The Girl! I love the new bike!