I think it’s that time of the month again.
The time to give something away.
Well, ok, giving away stuff could occur anytime of the month – but I’ve got good reason to give stuff away this time of the month.
My little blog continues to grow – thanks to all your amazing comments and links from around the world – and for that I’m really appreciative! It’s growing so much, that for the first month ever, I crossed the 100,000 page views in a single month mark. And because of that – the month of June was officially the biggest month evah around these parts!
And guess what? It’s only going to get more awesome over the summer! I have nearly 40 posts already planned with great content from a guest post on how to take photos in a triathlon, to a post from The Girl, to how to pace with a power meter. All incredible stuff.
But…the real point of this post…is the free stuff. And free stuff you will get!
I’m giving away a brand new, never used Garmin Forerunner 110. I’m wrapping up my Forerunner 110 In Depth Review, so I figured I’d give away a FR110. Logical, right? You get to pick between the men’s or women’s version (or generic w/o HR) – which will be sent straight to your doorstep. And, it includes the ANT+ heart rate strap as well.
Like my last giveaway, there are no restrictions on where the goods go to – so no matter where in the world you are, I’ll send to you. In fact, the last giveaway winner went to someone outside the US.
I’m going about this like a random raffle drawing, except that you can get multiple ‘entries’. Here’s 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 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 http://twitter.com/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 FR110 specifically, use that post page for those writings.
Now go out and enjoy your (safe) long 4th of July weekend (for those in the US), and for everyone else…hope your weekend is enjoyable as well!
The contest will run until Wednesday July 7th, 2010 at 11:59PM Eastern Time when I’ll close the entry period. I’ll announce the winner the following day
For those curious on how the giveaways work, here’s the deets. Thanks all!
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Recently found your blog and am really enjoying it! Great info!
I’m good for 3 entries – linked on my blog and retweeted
Love your blog. Thought of it when I was up at IM Wisconsin last year, and saw a business sign that said “Rainmaker Management” right on State Street in downtown Madison. Posted to my facebook page, so 2 entries for me, please! 🙂
DC put me down for 3 entries. Keep up the outstanding work
I never win anything, but here goes nothing.
It’s worth a shot. Sign me up for 1 entry.
Nice giveaway…count me in.
–Alex Ryan
Great blog
Duane
Hi
Great to see another competition. Keep up the good work.
Andrew
Just tweeted about your giveaway @CCJade23 (2)
Great site and nice giveaway (1)
Great blog! I’m looking forward to reading your in depth review of the FR 110.
Love your blog. Thanks for taking the time to post the best product reviews on the web. Love the giveaway idea – a great blog getting even better!
Here is one and a re-tweet makes two
Follow your blog and I’m down with free stuff.
Put me down for two entries (one here and one on facebook) – thanks!
Please put me down for two entries – one here and one on facebook. Thanks!
oops…my email is andrea.merber@gmail.com
Count me for 3 with the comment, facebook and blog, link to howarda20837.wordpress.com
Ray, keep up the good work. See you in NYC in 2 wks for the NYC Tri! I’m in for 2 with a retweet on Twitter.
Thanks for yet another great reason to visit your blog the first thing I do every morning.
oh me me! I was going to buy one of these anyway.
For two entries, here’s my blog.
alissadoespp90x.blogspot.com
you are awesome…
my blog: link to chiumanblog.blogspot.com
Wow, another giveaway! Thanks!
I’m in for 2 (comment and twitter)
vicusD
Thanks for all your help Ray! Sign me up for 3…I’ll be linking on my blog and re-tweeting very shortly. –Stephan
How fun. Love your blog. Added it on FB for a 2nd entry try.
michellerparish
Good for 2 entries!
Awesome blog!
Faithful reader stories and reviews are great. Two votes post and Facebook
Wowzer, there sure are a lot of people on here that think they’re going to win MY new Garmin. Twitter frightens and confuses me, but I DID put a link to you in my blog – http://captaintanlines.blogspot.com – and Shared you on Facebook. So, put me down for 2 entries. Thanks buddy!
I’ve twitted FB’d and now posted!Ride on dude!
x2 entries (re-tweeted too).
Keep up the great work Ray
Comment!
i’m in. 2 for me: here, and twitter (bpower917)
Consistently entertaining and informative blog – and oh yes I’d luv the free Garmin 😉 Seriously a great blog – Thx!
Consistently entertaining and informative blog – and oh yes I’d luv the free Garmin 😉 Seriously a great blog – Thx!
Put me in for three…’cause I’d love to win one of these!! 🙂 You’re on my facebook and blog account!! Keep up the great reviews!
Now that your review of the Timex global trainer made me decide not to get it, this would be perfect!! Great blog too…
2 entries please…1 here and 1 FB..
Thanks
have fun sorting through all of these names – keep up the excellent work on the blog!
Mmmm, free stuff…
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One entry. Thanks
Your product reviews rock! I have been totally wanting the women’s version of this Garmin. Pick me! Pick me!
I made the full triple entry: 3 entries. After making a wrong turn in Terrible Two, I think it’s time to give the GPS thing a try.
Thanks for some great posts and reviews..
Thanks for some great stuff. i like your blog but i wonder how in the world do you keep in shape with all those cupcakes.
Hook me up with one entry. Thanks! Erin in ND.
found this on Facebook, thanks Keith. Hope I win!
Great blog… pick me!
Hello! Just found this site when researching garmin gps watches to help with my training. It helped out immensely and I am now a proud owner of the 310xt! Pretty excited about that =)
Anyways, keep up the great job here! I facebooked you and tweeted as well just to spread the word!
Found this blog a while ago when looking into reviews of the Garmin 500 Edge. I’m not a Tri person, but I find this interesting none the less.
Can I have it please?
cool contest, new garmin is a nice prize for sure
Great info, enjoy reading your stories – and 2 entries for me (comment, blog) 🙂
Fingers crossed…
Awesome!
Enjoy your blog – I also shared on my Facebook page.
Great Blog, I read it Daily. My name is Brian, from Orange County…put me down for one entry.
3 entries here (blog, tweet and comment) – crossing fingers and toes! Keep up the good work Ray!
Tweeted and posted! So two for me please :o)
Great work on the blog.
Love it that someone outside of the US can apply (I live in the Netherlands)
I have retweeted the message on twitter so two entries for this dutch girl!
Thanks for this.
Shared on Facebook as well for a second entry!
Great blog and what a great giveaway!
Thanks for the awesome giveawy. I hope I win 🙂
Wish me luck!
You ROCK Ray!
twitter @albertpwu
2 entires, (twitter)
I am in!
Another great giveaway. Thanks man. Hope to get it this time.
Got 3 in:
1. This comment
2. Twitter (@urini)
3. My blog (link to sapiencoder.com)
Good luck to me 🙂
Three more!
eduardoramalho.com
and
facebook
Love your blog (and would love a free Garmin!)
Love your blog! I’m not so tech-savy and would have returned my, now beloved, 310xt without your help! 2 entries, RT by “sarahalow”.
Too cool, I want one…keep on blogging,,,
I really enjoy your reviews. Thanks!
Hey DC where do you get the energy for that schedule. I know its tech stuff you review mostly but how about doing a log of your food intake I just started my blog and find it hard to keep up the energy for training…any ideas? Got you up on my blog so living in hope for the time piece..
Just found your blog the other day when I was looking for consumer reviews on the Forerunners! LOVED your practical, detailed reviews.
Posted and linked out to you on my blog: http://kendraelizabeth.blogspot.com
Follow you and re-tweeted on Twitter: Kenj13
Keep up the great work!
-Kendra
I am going for all three entries…booyah!!!
Love the blog! Keep on writing!
Put me down for 2 entries – here plus twitter. Thanks.
Twitter, Facebook and now this awesome comment =D.
Niiiiice!!!
Cool blog, great initiative!
I’m hooked on your blog – great in-depth insight.
I’m coming back from a knee injury (super lame!) and could use a new watch. One entry. Thanks 🙂
Comment and blog link completed (rjmaguire.blogspot.com)
Great blog!
Another awesome contest, thanks!
Great blog. I check the RSS feed everyday.
Love your blog Ray. 2 entries please (Facebook, Post). 🙂
I used to be the Garmin running watch guru for my local running club, but since finding your blog, I bow before your mad gadget geek skills.
Just starting to do tri’s, so really appreciate your detailed advice and creative ways of using Garmins.
Adding you on Facebook, and I gave you a shout out on my Daily Mile site a couple of days ago. So, hope that counts for 3 entries. Could use another Garmin to critique.
Yea Garmin!
Great blog… great Giveaway! Hope I win!
Send me that Garmin!!!
I love giveaways!
love your blog – 2 entries for me (twitter)
Put me down for two! Here and FB.
Looking forward to the resulst of the draw. Count me in for the full monty: Link on my blog/Retweet and comment. Keep up the good work.
Here’s my comment for my only chance.
I would love to have this watch!
~Jason
such an interesting blog to read, i have no problem sharing it on facebook for two entries.
Keep up the good work.
Roadking
have no problem commenting, and facebooking for two entries – such a great blog, keep it going.
Roadking
Howdy DC, my wife found your blog over a year ago and we are both avid readers especially the helpful hints on setting up GPS’s and techno reviews. Good on you for passing off some freebies.
Cheers J
Just started reading your blog recently and it’s great! I also RT your tweet. My twitter is @kpricester