Heads up!!! Here’s your massive holiday sports tech deals list! This includes the Garmin Epix for just $419, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for just $699, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $249, (or the brand new Hero 13 or $299!) and plenty more! Go check out the full list of 100+ deals here!
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
Here’s how to save!
Wanna save some cash and support the site? These companies help support the site! With Backcountry.com or Competitive Cyclist with either the coupon code DCRAINMAKER for first time users saving 15% on applicable products.
You can also pick-up tons of gear at REI via these links, which is a long-time supporter as well:
Alternatively, for everything else on the planet, simply buy your goods from Amazon via the link below and I get a tiny bit back as an Amazon Associate. No cost to you, easy as pie!
You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.
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5 Easy Steps To The Site
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In Depth Product Reviews
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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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
Hi thanks for a great blog. Bought the fr305 after reading your review and love it so far.
1 entry. Great Blog!
I would love to have a Garmin Forerunner 110! I love running! Thanks!
Jamie- nursrunner
jamielisamarie@hotmail.com
I would love to have a Garmin! Thanks!
I would love to have a Garmin! Thanks!
My husband would be so happy if I won this.
I sure am hoping to pick up a nice and shiny FR110.
1 entry!
I would love a Garmin Foreruner 110
I love running!
http://www.nurserunner.blogspot.com
jamielisamarie@hotmail.com
I would love a Garmin forerunner. I love running!
http://www.nurserunner.blogspot.com
jamielisamarie@hotmail.com
Ooh ooh, pick me! Love your reviews. You have helped me pick my new running trainer, the 305. Keep up the great work and I’ll keep sharing your blog w/ my friends.
Sorry, forgot to mention that I posted this to my FB page as well. No twitter for me just yet (so that’s 2 entries for those keeping track at home).
Hi!
The Netherlands would like to join the Giveaway…
Regards, Roberto
3 Entries please! I blogged it, tweeted it, and well, wrote it down here!
Kimba the Trail Goddess
1 entry please.
Great blog.
2 entries…
Comment, and facebook
In for 3 Thanks again Ray
Great blog! New reader, lovin your productreviews!
Great blog.. I ran my first triathlon about 12 years ago, and my first half marathon in Feb 2010. I’m gearing for another tri and could really ust this. Will be going with this to facebook for a second entry
Awesome idea, thanks Ray!
I was going to post some sort of witty comment about the heat down here in DC, then blogger beat me with the verification word “hoter”
DC,
I was travelling quite a bit myself and keeping your training regime is rather tough. But talking along your bike, that is insane :-)))
Take care
YouYou, Montreal
From William,
This site is makeing me excited about my upcoming half-iron man on sunday in providence. I wish I had a 310xt to run with so I can track all of my data. The data tracking has me most excited as a geek and an athlete. I want a hr monitor, a cadence sensor, and a pedal integrated energy monitor.
Keep up the great work DC!
Been following your blog for over a year now! Still have all the pics you so kindly sent me from Boston 09.
Great reading!!
Been following your blog for over a year now! Still have all the pics you so kindly sent me from Boston 09.
Great reading!!
Ok, leaving comments and then following directions so now I”m fixing it. :_
I tweeted poweroftherun
I facebooked Diana Shine Furey
and I commented on the blog Coopersmiles
Thanks!!
Hi Ray… I work in DC and live in Annapolis, so postage would be cheaper should I win (hint, hint…)
Cool blog. Just found it through a fellow Tri-NE’er.
Come to me watch, come.
1. Post
2. Twitter
hello,
Here are *two* entries for the giveaway. One comment and one retweet. Cheers.
hello, here are two entries, one comment and one retweet. Thanks.
1 entry for me. Thanks.
Awesome. Thanks mate. All three done. Now, its Wait time. Thanks again. Your blog rocks.
Just found you! Awesome giveaway. Thanks for the chance. I use a 301 right now, but hubby and I need a 2nd one (we clearly don’t share sweaty running gear very well). I am curious about the 110 and would love to win one!!!
I’m in :D
Leaving a comment, and retweeted as runeatrun. :D
I just stumbled onto your blog while googling reviews on the garmin GPS watches. So happy to see a contest in which you are giving away your 110. Love the photos to by the way.
Wow, a Garmin Forerunner 110, that’s incredible!
My top triathlon blog, really enjoying your posts.
I want to win this Garmin! I posted to facebook, tweeted and now commented. Yahoo!
Great Blog. Just started training for my first sprint. Getting some really good info from your product reviews.
Just this one entry.
Nice blog. If I updated mine more often I’d say to check out mine at link to runtodrink.blogspot.com
Commented, tweeted, and shared…three entries, please!
Hey Ray-
Thanks for the great blog! I tweeted/blogged and facebooked.
TJ Tryon
Great contest, great blog, just discovered it. geez, how could i have missed it for so long! I followed you on twitter and RT the announcement, shared this on facebook and commented here. so three entries, right?
Very nice! 2 entries here… comments & FB. Thanks!
Thanks for the opportunity to win a Garmin – very cool toy!
Nice to find your blog through a friend’s post on Facebook – advertising through giveaways works!
If I win, I’ll give it to by brother-in-law.
Eoin
Hey Ray — Awesome Contest!
2 entries (comment and Retweet!)
Hook a bother up!
I use the 405, but wouldn’t mind having a back up system.
Enjoyed reading your blog.
Jeff
I would like to win this for my friend Billie at work who is training for his first triathlon! Go Billie!
I am a runner geek
WOOHOO, another giveaway!
Sign me up for 2 entries (blog link, I’m not on Twitter) and have fun cutting 500 pieces of paper, ha ha!
Bob
2 entries, here and on twitter @scottbradbury
2 entries for me (I retweeted too) :-)
Love the blog, Ray. Can’t wait to see your review of this one!
Great Blog … I’ll be back for more. Also you can follow me on Twitter @CC_run
Very interresting blog
Thanks
2 entries
2 entries
I struck lucky as your blog came highly recommended. I’m looking for HRM reviews – and then saw the competition, could I really be that lucky?!?!