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I’m DC RAINMAKER…
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.
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.
Plan of attack: SKIM SKIM SKIM!
I love that photo of the boats with the mountains behind it. Very pretty.
You know, if you don’t show a photo of your girlfriend… we might start thinking she has 2 heads or something!
What a great shot of the Girl!
Looks like a great weekend in the mountains. I sure miss those.
Great post, looked like a lot of fun! :)
Wow! You got a great day in Seattle. I have only had one partially sunny/cloudy day where I could see downtown from Port Orchard and the little town my step brother and I run through.
You must have as many frequent flyer miles as my husband!
Oh Rainmaker, what a lovely speck you’re dating! :D Sounds like y’all had a great time – those pictures of Seattle are AMAZING. Enjoy your short time back before heading out again.
Now you’re just building it up. A speck? Maybe next time we can get at least a shadow? Or a blurry out of focus picture?
I’m so done reading your Blog. I am just to jealous anymore with all that Food being waved in my face. -Kidding of course.
I cannot wait to visit the West Coast.
Awesome scenery in Seattle! It is making me excited for my trip in August. I’ll have to keep Lowell’s in mind.
Sounds like a great final ski trip in Whistler!
found your blog through Calyx, wow, gorgeous pics. I really need to travel west one day :)
Whistler has been on my list for years. For so late in the season, it still looks great. Nice pics.
Way to transition from work travel to vacation! Your timing in T1 was near perfect, just long enough for food, fun and the girl to meet the family!! And she skis too :-)
So what are your plans for T2 after the 10,608 travel sprint?
Ugh, I don’t know why I can’t see many of your photos in this post (a time-out problem?) but I’m going to leave you a comment anyway being it’s the second time I’ve visited …
Sounds like a great time all around with family, The Girl and beautiful Pacific Northwest area. Perhaps a certain big announcement is soon to come? She sounds like the perfect match for you!
That’s great you had such nice weather for the trip!
I’m glad you just saw a bunch of skiers in costume and it wasn’t the day they have nudists on the slopes…
Next time you say you’ll post a pic of the girl I’m expecting to see a shoe or a hand. I estimate it’ll take approximately two years for you to post a face pic, haha.
Enjoy the little time you have home before jetting off again!
i’m pretty sure that was Her Ski I saw in the photo from the lift. I’d recognize that ski anywhere.
Funny, your fans are going to force an Outing! or with shirley leading the charge, maybe something even Bigger!
The plan of attack is? Mark everything as “read.” There. Done.