Over the last week or so I’ve been testing out the Forerunner 210 GPS running watch, which is brand spankin’ new and just released in time for the Holidays. I’ve been so happy with it to date, that I’ve decided to give one away. And while I don’t have a full In Depth Review put together quite yet, I’m happy to say this watch is just about what the majority of runners out there want.
And since I love the watch, and I love you guys…you get a free watch. 🙂
Like all giveaways to date, 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 Forerunner 210 specifically, use that post page for those writings.
The winner will get a brand new Forerunner 210 (including HR strap).
The contest will run until Thursday November 18th, 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!)
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Oh! I want one! Nice givaway. I have 2 entries…one here and one on Facebook.
One of the best blog that i have seen, Grettings from Chile!
Sign me up!
Sign me up!
two for me please! comment and I will post on my blog! Thanks for all the great info you provide!
Sign me up!
Great Watch! I loved the reviews of the GPS gadgets too.
Sign me up!
Great Watch!
This watch looks great. Your site is extremely helpful. Just found it and have spent about 40 hours reading all of your posts over the past week and half. Keep up the great work
Count me for 2 entries. Thanks.
Brian in Little Rock
This watch looks great. Your site is extremely helpful. Just found it and have spent about 40 hours reading all of your posts over the past week and half. Keep up the great work
Count me in.
Awesome. Thanks for offering the chance.
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I find your blog extremely helpful when researching new products (toys) that I am looking at buying. The giveaways are just sauce on the pasta. Keep up the good work and thank you for your time.
PS, Should be in for 3 entries blog, twitter, facebook, and posting…
woooow count me in i love running
love your reviews and the whole site. Your site is my main man on the Iphone when out shopping with my wife
Keep up the great work I just found your blog and have spent about 40 hours in a week an a half catching up on what Ive missed. This site is extremely helpful
I could definitely use this watch
jdfayer24@yahoo.com
I’m in for one, thanks!
You can sign me up for two entries (this comment, and a re-tweet from @davidaltmaier). Thanks!
Facebook, Tweet, and comment. Is that 2 or 3? Either way, it only takes one to win! Thanks Ray!
I’m In. Thanks!
Thought I’d throw in a comment, I need this for my dad for Christmas!
i would love it!
oman i want to win!
Great reviews, count me in
This is amazing. Pick me?
(@mduke722) – retweeting on twitter. So… two entries for me!
One entry please! Thanks for the opportunity!
Yes please!
Sign me in for 1 entry. Thanks.
Awesome! Thanks for giving one of these away — I want to win (of course) but mostly just think this is great!
I’m leaving a comment here (1) and tweeting and putting this on FB (2).
My blog has been dormant for awhile so 2 entries for me please!
I’ve been coveting a Garmin for ages. Great giveaway!
(1 entry)
Mr. Ray,
Love my 305 and would love to have a 21o, too.
Take care
YouYou
What a great early Christmas present a Forerunner would be.
Two, please – fb share & comment. Waiting for reviews of both 210 and 410, can’t decide which.. Great blog:)
Thanks for the giveaway contest. Here’s hoping I’m the lucky winner.
Single entry for me, please 🙂
Keep up the great work!
Also added you on twitter @sledgeh4mmer
3 for me! Comment, fb’ed, and posted to my blog (www.365awesomedays.blogspot.com)
Yay! Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m in for one IamIkari@gmail.com
That would make a great early Christmas present for me. So please pick me.
Two entries please. This one and I linked on my blog:
link to chasingatalanta.blogspot.com
Awesome giveaway! Your site is the first place I stop when hunting around for help on my Garmin stuff.
Would love a GPS watch, cout me in!
One please. Alex Ryan
Nice of you! Gimme! 🙂
put me in for three…I need all the help I can get!
Looks like an amazing watch from your review; keep up the great work!
Would love to win this! Thanks for the chance. Posted on Facebook too.
Great blog, enter me please 🙂
Sign me up.
3 entries! CHECK!
3 entries! CHECK!
Count me for 3! Thanks!
I’m double dipping, cross posting on facebook.
If I win it, I promise to start running again.
2 votes for me please, i will post on facebook as well.
i do like pasta as well though.
Also RT’d, please put down for 2 entries. Thanks!
I want it the worst of all!!!
tiffsallrunout@blogspot.commedragr
I hope to win.
can’t even begin to express how grateful i would be to win a GARMIN! don’t have one… don’t have the money to buy such a luxury, as I am a poor special education teacher…
i will share the good news of this contest on my blog!
katie : )
Garmin produces some great products! Thanks for the opportunity
These list of entries just keep getting longer and harder!
Count me in, please! Thanks for all your reviews and travel pics!
Hey Ray
Count me for 3
1. Tiwtter @ewanhardie
2. Blog link link to apartment5b.blogspot.com
3. and commet here.
Thanks
Ewan
First time commenter – love your blog.
I’m in for 1. I’m thinking this would be a good device for the wife 😉
2 entries please! Comment + retweet. Love the blog!
Nice blog! Nice watch! 1 entry please!
Another great giveaway – thanks. 1 entry for me.
I am in. Very good info on your site…
Put me in for 2 please, here and facebook.
3 entries. twitter, site and comment.
Thanks Ray! Great Site.
What a nice giveaway! You keep a great website. I’m so glad I found it. This is my only entry.
Great blog, Ray. one entry.
Wow…great giveaway! Sign me up! I’m a follower 🙂 erynkesler@gmail.com
I shared on facebook too!
Three entries please: twitter, comment, and blog. 😀
one please
Count me in for two! Thanks, John
How awesome! 3 please 🙂
yes!
I do want the watch!
Just one entry from Finland.
Please also sign me up. 🙂
I have three entries: 1 here, 2 the link to my blog (in Chinese), 3 in facebook.
I want a Garmin! Pick me!!!
Put me in for two (here and Twitter)
Great giveaway!
I would love to win this!
Delivery won’t provide exotic travel…just dangerous…beltway or metro…take you pick.
I also posted on my blog.
Put me down for two please. Thanks for all of your hard work.
I have been looking into the Garmin Forerunner and have started saving up for it – this would make my dream come true! I love that it’s so small, not like wearing a “laptop” on your wrist like the Forerunner 305!
I blogged about your giveaway. Here is the link:
link to dawdlebugdiaries.blogspot.com
What time is it? I ask because I have no watch. Yet
Okay, I linked the giveaway to my Facebook too! Not sure if you need me to tell you that or not, just trying get my 3 entries 🙂
A tweet + a comment put me up for 2!
2 please Ray…1 for the comment and 1 for the extra on my blog…..great read as per usual…thanx
2 entries please – I also shared on FB. Great product reviews. Thanks!
Love all the postings, keep them up