Note if you're reading a watch review: Note that over the past few months new Garmin, Timex and Polar watches have been released. If you're stopping by to read one of my many watch reviews, you'll definitely want to check out the new Garmin FR910XT In Depth Review, the Garmin FR610 In Depth Review, Timex Run Trainer and Polar RCX5 In Depth Review. Always best to know all your options out there. Enjoy!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

October Timex Global Trainer Giveaway

There’s no better way to kick the fall running season into high gear than giving something away.  So in an effort to mix things up a little bit, this month I’m going to giveaway a brand new Timex Global Trainer (In Depth Review here).

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Like the last four giveaways, there are no restrictions on where the goods go to – so no matter where in the world you are, I’ll send to you (heck, with all my travel as of late, I might just simply drop it at your front door myself!).  I’m going about this like a random raffle drawing, except that you can get multiple ‘entries’.  Here’s the usual skinny on how:

One Entry: Simply place a comment below on this page, that’s it!  No lyrics to create, or poems to make.  No stories to tell, or anything complex.  Only comments on this page count (nope, comments from 2 years ago on a post about pasta don’t count).

Two Entries: Three different ways to double up here.  In addition to the comment below, just put a link on your blog (if you have one) to this contest page.  Or the second option is adding your Twitter account as a follower of DCRAINMAKERBLOG and retweeting the contest announcement.  By simply spreading the word, ya get an extra entry.  (Note: If you’re already a follower, simply re-tweet and you get credit!).  The final third option for non-Twitter/Blog peeps is to Share this on FaceBook instead. Surely you have FaceBook, right?  There’s a handy button below the post for doing it automagically.

Three Entries: Triple-time baby!  This is easy – just do all three of the above!  Twitter (or FaceBook), Blog/Site, and Comment.  Ya max out at three entries though…no quadruple dipping here!

See, that’s pretty painless, right?

Please let me know in your comment below how many entries you’ve qualified for if more than one, as it’s super-difficult for me to lineup a Twitter account named “AwesomeRunner28” to a blog named “RunnerGuy” to a comment listed from “RunningCowTippers!”, and I certainly want you to get all your entries.  I don’t need to know your account names, just how many entries.  Also, if ya have technical questions/thoughts/comments/diatribes/poems regarding the TGT specifically, use that post page for those writings.

The winner will get a brand new Timex Global Trainer (including HR strap).

The contest will run until Thursday October 14th, 2010 at 11:59PM Eastern Time when I’ll close the entry period.  Baring any major travel snafu’s, I’ll announce the winner the following day.

For those curious on how the giveaways work (like the part about how these are funded by me…), here’s the full deets.  Thanks all!

(Note: If you’re active duty US Military and deployed - simply shoot me an e-mail and I’ll get ya counted for all three.  Just like that…magic.  Thanks!)

603 comments:

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Giedrius October 7, 2010 4:04 AM  

Ironman the best!!!

blog October 7, 2010 4:09 AM  
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blog October 7, 2010 4:12 AM  

Thank you for a great blog. I look at it almost every day.

cpu October 7, 2010 4:20 AM  

Here's my comment :-)

Chmouel October 7, 2010 4:21 AM  

Leaving a comment, probably not very useful tho.

RNapaton October 7, 2010 4:24 AM  

Count me 2.

Thanks for this, Ray.

Barefoot Neil Z October 7, 2010 4:38 AM  

Comment

Barefoot Neil Z October 7, 2010 4:39 AM  

tweeted

hyper October 7, 2010 4:40 AM  

Great Blog. First site I visit every morning

Nick October 7, 2010 4:42 AM  

Nice One. I was only the other day thinking I wonder when Ray will give another gadget away.. I must get a blog set up so I can have 3 entries. Alas I never got around to it so Twitter - Done, Facebook - Done, Comment...- Done

Roger October 7, 2010 4:43 AM  

Great blog!

Bram October 7, 2010 4:47 AM  

I am that guy who has no facebook, twitter or a blog... But I've got plenty of time for evening training sessions ;)

RJBennett October 7, 2010 4:47 AM  

Not sure how you are able to work full time, train, and keep this website going, but I must say, "Thanks & Great Job!" Keeping my fingers crossed for the TGT.

Kim October 7, 2010 4:58 AM  

One entry

droffen October 7, 2010 5:10 AM  

Want it!

Ik October 7, 2010 5:13 AM  

Count me 2 (other on is FB).
I want it !!!

G October 7, 2010 5:23 AM  

In!

Kenneth October 7, 2010 5:26 AM  

heres mine =)

Mark October 7, 2010 5:30 AM  

Maybe it'll make me an iron man, at the moment I'm somewhere between cardboard and aluminium

JoBa818 October 7, 2010 5:38 AM  

Keep up the good work with the blog, Ray - really enjoy it!

Put me down for 2 entries - here and FB.

Roli P. October 7, 2010 5:38 AM  

Count me 1.

fabio October 7, 2010 5:39 AM  

I'm in!!!

James October 7, 2010 5:39 AM  

Looks like a great watch!

Mossy October 7, 2010 5:41 AM  

Tripletime baby!! The trifecta. A triathlon of entries, and in record time too! :)

f: mossybreen
t: mossyb

NLabib October 7, 2010 5:43 AM  

I'm commenting and I retweeted...so that's two entried for me! Hope I get it. Definitely need some GPS in my life.

Steve October 7, 2010 5:50 AM  

Great giveaway! I've also followed you and retweeted so two entries in the draw please!

William October 7, 2010 6:02 AM  

My 3 , Facebook & twitter!
Woot!
Feel better after that poisoning Ray!

Danny October 7, 2010 6:04 AM  

Nice one!

Stratoman October 7, 2010 6:04 AM  

Great blog!

Another attempt to win for me :)

S.A.S. Race Ready October 7, 2010 6:08 AM  

The bikingguru said DC Rainmakers reviews are greatly appreciated and trusted!!

Bernard Maughan October 7, 2010 6:21 AM  

Going for the triple! Comment, follow/retweet and posted on FB. Check! I added an update to the TGT post too since I had my first race with it on the weekend. Thanks, Bernard

dbosler October 7, 2010 6:25 AM  

Count me for 2! Great write-ups and interviews on InterBike

scico October 7, 2010 6:34 AM  

2 entries for me! Great DC!

Michael October 7, 2010 6:35 AM  

Hey, Thanks for the easy ways to enter the giveaway. First time I have been on this website. Coach Casson sent out a Retweet. Only getting started into running and triathlon so this product would give me a great start to my running career.
Thanks,
Michael McCambridge

Ian October 7, 2010 6:35 AM  

Only just found the site yesterday, so a cheeky first post!!!

also retweeted (user IJBedds)

Keith Barrett October 7, 2010 6:39 AM  

Great blog, I usually check it out every couple of days.

Tuomas October 7, 2010 6:40 AM  

I'm game!
I've also shared the link on Facebook, so count me twice please!

getfit2009 October 7, 2010 6:44 AM  

Well, missed on the 310XT giveaway, so here we go again.

Tweet coming up @getfit2009 as well as a blogpost on http://growth-focus.com

IzzyODT October 7, 2010 6:44 AM  

One more time, hope for the best!
IzzyODT

Dimitri October 7, 2010 6:47 AM  

Count me in for one entry.

Wim October 7, 2010 6:49 AM  

Comment and retweeted

Keith Dilly October 7, 2010 6:50 AM  

Yes please, count me in.

Chris October 7, 2010 6:53 AM  

3 for me.
Thanks for all the information you've given us the last couple weeks. makes me feel not so bad for missing all of these great events.

KB October 7, 2010 7:01 AM  

Count me in:)

T Doyle October 7, 2010 7:05 AM  

Incredible review on the TGT - has me drooling to get my hands on one

BruceDowns October 7, 2010 7:11 AM  

Count me for 3 please! Comment, follow/retweet and posted on my blog www.ChristMilers.org

Mathias October 7, 2010 7:13 AM  

a comment

Peter October 7, 2010 7:16 AM  

(Love reading your in depth reviews)
Count me in for 3.
If I win this one, this watch goes to my girlfriend... :)

Zach October 7, 2010 7:16 AM  

Love your blog!

Hope I win!

Darren October 7, 2010 7:17 AM  

2 for me, comment + blog entry

Chris October 7, 2010 7:20 AM  

Two for me, please. Thanks!

Matt October 7, 2010 7:20 AM  

this time it's me!!! (okay, probably not, but gotta try:)

Beth October 7, 2010 7:29 AM  

Awesome giveaway. Thanks!

I posted this on my blog.

Charles October 7, 2010 7:35 AM  

great blog.

Two Scoops October 7, 2010 7:39 AM  

Thanks for your efforts on this blog. As a newbie triathlete, I look forward to reading your articles and check this daily

Dad October 7, 2010 7:41 AM  

Put me down for 3 plz - twitter, FB & comment.

The Clark Crew October 7, 2010 7:44 AM  

Awesome! thanks!

The Clark Crew October 7, 2010 7:45 AM  

Awesome! thanks!

Christine October 7, 2010 7:45 AM  

two please -- here and facebook

Claband October 7, 2010 7:52 AM  

Gimme gimme :-)

sylverdevil October 7, 2010 7:54 AM  

2 for me - this comment and a retweet :)

neal October 7, 2010 7:56 AM  

boooom!!! in for two. Blog comment and twitter @nealfor. Wish me the luck!

rick barton October 7, 2010 8:02 AM  

rickbarton boom boom boom, thanks for the watch :O)

michelle flower October 7, 2010 8:04 AM  

need this for my boyfriends birthday gift xx

Adam L. October 7, 2010 8:04 AM  

Sign me up! Here is my comment - great contest!

JP October 7, 2010 8:05 AM  

Triple me up, Ray.

Re-tweeted, FB'd and here is my comment.

Dr R D B October 7, 2010 8:06 AM  

loving the blog!

David October 7, 2010 8:06 AM  

Great blog a...nd watch

Rick October 7, 2010 8:12 AM  

Thanks Rainmaker. Please add my name to the hat!

Chris N October 7, 2010 8:20 AM  

Count me in for 2. Comment and Facebook.

Kim October 7, 2010 8:22 AM  

COunt me in for one entry, Ray, thanks!

Jeff Vanis October 7, 2010 8:22 AM  

I did all 3, Thanks again Ray for a killer blog

Kate McDowell October 7, 2010 8:32 AM  

Two entries for me!

vperspective October 7, 2010 8:34 AM  

3 Entries (This comment, blogged and tweeted)

Dr. Longboard October 7, 2010 8:35 AM  

Love the blog! I have no idea how you have time to train, blog and travel so much. You must not sleep. Shared it on Facebook as well so entries X 2.

John October 7, 2010 8:35 AM  

Put me down for two entries, I'll be re-tweeting in a few minutes.

Nicholas October 7, 2010 8:36 AM  

aaaand, boom go the dynamite. Game on.

Torgeir Ulvedal Nes October 7, 2010 8:37 AM  

Love your "competitions"
Put me down for al three.

Torgeir Nes

dragos October 7, 2010 8:39 AM  

great blog and great reviews

Ross October 7, 2010 8:40 AM  

Love the blog! Thanks!

Umberto October 7, 2010 8:41 AM  

Here I am. Comment and retwetted (check @stronggale).

Cool blog.

-- Umberto

slowly growing old together October 7, 2010 8:43 AM  

awesome!

Kevin Green October 7, 2010 8:44 AM  

Three entries for me, thanks in advance for picking me!

Ben October 7, 2010 8:46 AM  

This will make me faster!

Florida Keys Girl October 7, 2010 8:47 AM  

Ooohhh, I clearly need one of these in my training-for-a-half-marathon-in-January-and-never-ran-before life.

Oh, and tweeting now!

Brad October 7, 2010 8:51 AM  

I'm also in for 3. Thanks Ray!

Sheridan Lee October 7, 2010 8:53 AM  

This is my comment...

Sheridan Lee October 7, 2010 8:53 AM  

I linked it to my blog...

Sheridan Lee October 7, 2010 8:53 AM  

I linked it to my Facebook...

Rae October 7, 2010 8:54 AM  

Sweet giveaway!

Thomas P. October 7, 2010 8:56 AM  

Ray Rules!

FB+Tweet+this=3

shawn October 7, 2010 8:56 AM  

Thanks for doing this!

Kelly October 7, 2010 8:58 AM  

Woo! Comment!

William Spaetzel October 7, 2010 8:59 AM  

Put me down for 3
http://twitter.com/spaetzel
http://facebook.com/spaetzel

Love your blog!

georgekr October 7, 2010 8:59 AM  

Two for me, comment and retweet. Thanks for a great blog.

Kelly October 7, 2010 8:59 AM  

And I retweeted

Bill Deys October 7, 2010 9:04 AM  

I'm looking at buying one of these or the Garmin version so winning would be awesome. Blogged it at http://billdeys.com and tweeted @billdeys Thanks!

Iron Pol October 7, 2010 9:04 AM  

I'll play. And since I REALLY want to test this watch out, please feel free to randomly pick me as the winner. Put me in for three entries (though I always quadruple dip). I'll repost on Twitter and Facebook, plus a blog entry.

Shane W October 7, 2010 9:07 AM  

Thanks for another awesome contest!

SCW

Henrik Wist October 7, 2010 9:09 AM  

Great blog, even if I have to sometimes correct your spelling ;-)

Bryan up North October 7, 2010 9:10 AM  

Thanks for all your work and generosity!

Scott Morreale October 7, 2010 9:16 AM  

The Blog is hulking up....

Ring me in for a BIG 3.

Thanks brother!!!

Lori October 7, 2010 9:21 AM  

I'm going to start reading your blog! ;-)

Laurie October 7, 2010 9:23 AM  

Sign me up for 3 entries please. I like the looks of the Timex, I'm really excited to win. :) Thanks in advance for randomly selecting me. (Never hurts to be optimistic.)

Seriously though, thanks for the great and informative blog & the opportunity.

McWoody1 October 7, 2010 9:24 AM  

Even a product as accurate as the Timex Global Trainer couldn't begin to measure how much I enjoy DC Rainmaker.

Evan October 7, 2010 9:25 AM  

2 entries for me. Twitter (evanpollan) + this.

Jake Eyler October 7, 2010 9:25 AM  

Thanks again for the great giveaway! Sign me up for three entries (comment, twitter, blog).

Papamev October 7, 2010 9:25 AM  

tweeted/facebooked. Love your blog.

Kovas Palubinskas October 7, 2010 9:25 AM  

2 entries - comment + tweeted @kovasp

Mr. and Mrs. G October 7, 2010 9:25 AM  

Really enjoy your blog. Saw you from the back of the pack at Giant Acorn. Great job placing.

Foges October 7, 2010 9:27 AM  

I'll take 3 entries! This post, my blog, and FB! Man, I need a new GPS!

Rob October 7, 2010 9:30 AM  

Nice giveaway.

Evan October 7, 2010 9:34 AM  

This is a great site, I just found it this morning and being that I'm fairly new to the world of running (first 1/2 marathon was last Sunday) I will be on here daily.

Jake J October 7, 2010 9:34 AM  

DC Rainmaker for the win!
2 entries, Facebook, and Comment

justspinning October 7, 2010 9:34 AM  

count me for one.

Ynwasteve October 7, 2010 9:36 AM  

RT'd, Bookfaced and commented. Wootage.

keith October 7, 2010 9:37 AM  

Three entries please. thanks, great site

Ryan October 7, 2010 9:39 AM  

Count me in for 3 entries!

RobbyB October 7, 2010 9:49 AM  

Word

Evan October 7, 2010 9:51 AM  

Just retweeted

Lesser is More October 7, 2010 9:52 AM  

Sweet giveaway! Count me in for 1

Dave October 7, 2010 9:57 AM  

Thanks for the giveaway Ray. I re-tweeted you earlier this morning, so mark me down for two, please.

Thanks!

Suzi October 7, 2010 10:02 AM  

Another great giveaway. 3 entries for me...comment, tweet, blog.

Thanks!

S. Wall October 7, 2010 10:03 AM  

Sign me up for one entry. Thanks.

Meg T October 7, 2010 10:07 AM  

I'm commenting for my one entry. Thanks for the giveaway!

Mike October 7, 2010 10:09 AM  

nice blog

pauln3 October 7, 2010 10:10 AM  

Love your blog. One entry please.

Kaare October 7, 2010 10:13 AM  

Yet another comment to a marvelous blog.

Uri Nizan October 7, 2010 10:13 AM  

Put me down for two (comment & retweet).

From the number of comments on this post, it looks like you're gonna have to automate the selection system soon :-)

Janice K October 7, 2010 10:16 AM  

Morning Rainmaker!
Would love a new gadget as its time to upgrade...something to look forward to help get this momma to be back in shape next spring..maybe in time for Luray.
:-)
jkupiec@hotmail.com

Jason M Bezon October 7, 2010 10:18 AM  

Great blog thanks. Facebook and trimonk.blogspot.com link also for 3!

Wes October 7, 2010 10:18 AM  

deal. I'm in for three: comment, blog, facebook.

scottie October 7, 2010 10:23 AM  

In for this!!!

Justin Nunez October 7, 2010 10:24 AM  

One entry for me. Crossing my fingers

David October 7, 2010 10:25 AM  

Love the blog! One entry.

JaG October 7, 2010 10:26 AM  

Another awesome giveaway!
Three entries please: comment, tweet, site

E.L.F. October 7, 2010 10:30 AM  

Posting a comment here & sharing this on FB! Thanks.

John Fitz October 7, 2010 10:35 AM  

I've blogged and tweeted my way to 3 entries. Thanks Ray!

Edson October 7, 2010 10:39 AM  

One entry here! Tks!

Kevin October 7, 2010 10:41 AM  

Three (3) entries please: I posted a comment, a Facebook comment and a blog post

My blog post is
"DC Rainmaker Watch and My Dirty Old Sock Giveaway"

http://halftriing.blogspot.com/2010/10/dc-rainmaker-watch-my-dirty-old-sock.html

Kevin
http://halftriing.blogspot.com/

20100 October 7, 2010 10:43 AM  

One comment for me

Keith October 7, 2010 10:43 AM  

Free stuff is great!

Mark Ryan October 7, 2010 10:44 AM  

COunt this as entry #1. Now off to twitter.

TRAN! (www.thinktran.com) October 7, 2010 10:45 AM  

I could use a new GPS.. one not as clunky as my Garmin.

my blog: www.thinktran.com
my twitter ID: @thinktran

bryanmccrystal October 7, 2010 10:46 AM  

Im in.. ;-)

Becks October 7, 2010 10:46 AM  

wow - very cool.

Kevin V. October 7, 2010 10:47 AM  

Count me in for two (this comment and retweet).

Kevin

don October 7, 2010 10:47 AM  

Ray,
your coverage of Interbike was awesome.

Colleen S October 7, 2010 10:49 AM  

Might be time for a shiny new gadget ;) thanks, facebook too so count me as two !

Cattiy October 7, 2010 10:50 AM  

Let`s go!

Ange October 7, 2010 10:50 AM  

3 entries for me. love free stuff!

Chris October 7, 2010 10:58 AM  

Christoph, gotta love free stuff!! Well done

Neal October 7, 2010 11:00 AM  

Love the blog - thanks for doing all this!!

Janice C October 7, 2010 11:02 AM  

One please!

Nathaniel October 7, 2010 11:07 AM  

Put me down for 3.
I facebooked
I tweeted
and I left this comment.
Thanks,

JP13 October 7, 2010 11:08 AM  

Found your blog after I got a Forerunner 305, been hooked ever since. Great job.

me/mom/NANA October 7, 2010 11:12 AM  

What a great giveaway and blog.
thanks so much.

David Power October 7, 2010 11:14 AM  

we even read this blog in ireland!

RR October 7, 2010 11:15 AM  

Great blog, make it a point to read all the updates. Thanks for the detailed in-depth reviews.

LT October 7, 2010 11:16 AM  

thanks for the giveaway, love the blog!

Ironman31 October 7, 2010 11:19 AM  

Great giveaway!!!

Wicked October 7, 2010 11:21 AM  

Great watch!!!

CD -Tri-ing Again..... October 7, 2010 11:22 AM  

Love it Ray!!!

CD -Tri-ing Again..... October 7, 2010 11:22 AM  

Love it Ray!!!

ann October 7, 2010 11:22 AM  

what a cool giveaway! keeping my fingers crossed :)

Lauren October 7, 2010 11:27 AM  

Pick me, Pick me, Pick me never works....

But it doesn't hurt to try?

jose October 7, 2010 11:28 AM  

One entrie, Thanks,

jose October 7, 2010 11:29 AM  

one entrie for me, Patriciagarridolopez@yahoo.com

Erik October 7, 2010 11:29 AM  

Great blog.

Ehlers October 7, 2010 11:32 AM  

Three for me: Tweet, Blog and comment.

I could use some good luck!

Amy October 7, 2010 11:32 AM  

One comment, please!

Alex October 7, 2010 11:34 AM  

In for 2. Comment + Facebook.
Fun to see a TGT give a away.

Zaneta October 7, 2010 11:37 AM  

Thanks for the great giveaway! You always have the best ones! :D

Zaneta October 7, 2010 11:38 AM  

i posted on my blog!

Zaneta October 7, 2010 11:39 AM  

i tweeted

Matt October 7, 2010 11:40 AM  

Hi Ray,

Thanks for all consistent, valuable info. Keep it up!

2 entries please (facebook).

Peace!

Matt

Jay October 7, 2010 11:44 AM  

facebook and blogged it and now here

Anonymous October 7, 2010 11:49 AM  

Crossing my fingers. Eric in Naples.

Bruther October 7, 2010 11:55 AM  

Great Blog now gimme a watch

David October 7, 2010 11:56 AM  

Great site. And thanks for the reviews! Bought the 305 a few years back based off of you review and love it still.

Davidson October 7, 2010 12:05 PM  

Just yesterday I was trying to decide between the Timex or the Garmin 310xt. Maybe you can make the decision for me!

Thanks for the blog and keep up the good work.

Also retweeted (@davidsonhulfish)

H October 7, 2010 12:05 PM  

3 entries!! Comment+blog+Facebook!

Chad Davis October 7, 2010 12:09 PM  

Great blog.

SKMDT October 7, 2010 12:13 PM  

In for two. Comment and a link on the blog: superkaratemonkeydeathtri.blogspot.com

Chris October 7, 2010 12:17 PM  

Count me in for two (retweeted)

Dan M October 7, 2010 12:25 PM  

Two for me. Thanks.

EJ October 7, 2010 12:26 PM  

Count me in for two :-)
Love your Blog.
best wishes,

EJ

Jason October 7, 2010 12:27 PM  

2 For Me, keep up the great blog

actuary530 October 7, 2010 12:32 PM  

Three for me. Blog, Facebook and here. Thank man!

Harald October 7, 2010 12:33 PM  

Count me for 3
Greatz Belgium

Bain October 7, 2010 12:36 PM  

Need it!

DoubleHH October 7, 2010 12:38 PM  

This would certainly reduce the frequency in which I am getting lost.

jtmatzen October 7, 2010 12:41 PM  

In for one thanks!

Patrick October 7, 2010 12:42 PM  

One for me. Thanks.

Jose October 7, 2010 12:43 PM  

Wish me good luck!

ruthm October 7, 2010 12:47 PM  

Want!
Here's my comment.
I'm now following you on twitter (I'm @ruthm)
I've twittered and facebooked about the giveaway.

Hey does that give me 4 entrys? :)

Mark October 7, 2010 12:49 PM  

Comment...

Anonymous October 7, 2010 12:51 PM  

I love my Timex Ironman WR!

James October 7, 2010 12:54 PM  

Count me in for 3 - comment, fb & tweet.

Jim October 7, 2010 1:00 PM  

Great blog - I'm new to the readership, but I'll come back often.

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