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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I’m curious as to what the new 210 has to offer… any new bells and/or whistles?
looking forward to trying this watch out.
Wow, the number of comments you get on these things is getting more nuts every time! I guess free schwag brings out the lurkers 🙂
Oh pick me pick me!!!
maybe this time;) thanks for great reviews
Three entries for me! Twitter, blog, and this comment.
I’m a fairly new runner, and this would be AWESOME to win! Thanks!
all78@aol.com
Put me down for my second entry, I just shared this on my facebook page. Thanks.
all78@aol.com
give me the watch!
Shared on facebook and leaving this comment – that’s 2 entries for me!
Instead of creative poem or haiku I will simply type a boring comment here so that I can enter the contest.
Yep. that was it.
Thanks!
erinturn at roadrunner.com
Three entries for me please!!
Facebook
posted a link on my blog
and my comment- I love that it looks like a watch and not a mini laptop!
2 entries please. i linked to my blog and am a follower! 🙂 what a great christmas gift!
Two entries for me. This and twitter @scottbradbury
As always a great review. I posted on facebook, blog, and a comment.
Thanks,
Keith
link to dalabgator.blogspot.com
Looks like a great watch! Hopefully I will be saying “Thanks for the great Christmas gift!”
Have a great trip
3 for me please.
facebook
retweet
blog post
comment
2 entries please, here and facebook.
Fingers crossed, feeling lucky…
Yay for new giveaways!
Hey Ray,
Would love to win the new Forerunner. I posted your contest to my facebook page and twitter account and I am now following your tweets.
Great contest idea!
Contact: jackielinehan@hotmail.com
I’m in for all three entries! I blogged (sidebar of runknitrun.blogspot.com), added/posted on twitter (@knitterphd), and commented 🙂
Have been looking into getting a Forerunner for my runs! The Edge 500/800 I have are not so portable on the road as it is on a bike 🙁
Must have Garmin! 3 entries! Blog (thecatholicrunner.com), twitter, comment!
I’m in. All three.
Hi, Since I’m a triathlete also, this watch will be very helpfull
give it to me, i never win anything…
I’m gonna follow you on twitter (I’m @cyberjoo)
Please count me in
Ray, Please put me down for two entries.
I love garmin
Please enter me for 3
Comment, add giveaway on blog sidebar and retweet
looks good…even better on my wrist!
Watch looks awesome! Thanks!
I would love to have the watch 🙂
I out it on my blog
Nice to meet you!! I am running with the $15 (if that) watch I bought about 20 years ago. It, um, doesn’t give me sophisticated analytics!! (ps – I am @biggreenpen on twitter)
Count me in
Oooh, pick me!
Count me for two entries, please.
Maybe I’ll be lucky with this giveaway?
Cool looking watch. I’m really enjoying your blog.
This look great! Count me in for one entry!
I am in for one.
Really enjoyed finding your blog. Am debating the forerunner 305 or the 310 xt. Not to confident that I will get full usage from 310xt.
Would love to have one.
Nice watch.
Wow! Count me in for the Forerunner giveaway. I’ve been dying for one of these for so long!
-Grace
mizcottonball (at) sbcglobal (dot) net
Count me in please
John Kynaston
quicker than a Ray of light so Madonna says, I say, cool gear, and top notch goodies on offer, nice one 🙂
I’m entering twice as wearing a garmin smaller than I am would be twice as nice. educatinboys@gmail.com
I have been inspired by this site to keep up with my running.
I want to have such a nice watch
Count me in 3 times 😉
comment
twitter @gertwuyts
blog http://gertwuyts.blogspot.com
thx
Awesome blog…the reviews are great and have helped make a number of decisions for me. How will you harvest the retweets?
One entry for me 🙂
Nolan1009@gmail.com
Hi Ray, two entries for me please – RT and comment – all the best from Brussels, Belgium.
Awesome blog. Would love the watch for my girlfriend
love the thorough reviews
Regardless of whether or not I win the watch, I’m looking forward to reading the full review!
I have a 405 now and want to try the 210 because the touch features of the 405 can be troublesome during rain or sweaty days.
I really like the layout of your blog.
Entry #2: I’ve added a link to my blog link to bodybybeer.blogspot.com
Need to replace the old 305. Count me in.
I now follow you on Twitter now (@jasonnemecek)
I also posted the contest on FB.
In for 2! Woo hoo! Hi Mom!
Sign me up!
Sign me up please!
In for 1
Oh, i want. not that i run enough to use it. re-tweet and FB.
Hoping I win the cool running watch!
I’ll try again.
3 for me:
Twitter, blog and comment.
oh please, pretty please, pick me! i REALLY want that! thanks!
me me me…. please
Super fab giveaway! Chances of winning are obviously small, but I might as well try 🙂 thanks!
wow! by far the coolest blog give-away i’ve ever seen! and your reviews are SO helpful!
I want to win!! pick me!
Me!
Yes me!
🙂
I have a link to your giveaway on my blog!
link to amberwrites.blogspot.com
Mine! it should be mine!!!
🙂
Three entries for me!
retweeted on mzan71
blogged on my blog runzanger
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I love Garmin Forerunner ! Forerunner rulez !!!!!!!
….and follow you on Twitter (rigong) !!!!!
This is great! Thanks!
Please put me down for 2 entries, Ray – here and Facebook.
Your blog is amazing!
leecw3@gmail.com
Great blog!
2 entries, also retweeted as @liliumdavidii
My entry 🙂
thanks for all the hard work
Hey Ray, the watch looks awesome! I appreciate your giveaway, count me in!
mmm… GPS watch… 🙂
mmm… GPS watch…
Three for me brother!!!
Pick me! I just signed up for my first tri and this would be a great addition to my training
Sign me up for 3!
Ray,
Put me in for 2. Facebook and a re-Tweet.
Thanks a ton.
Dan
This watch is on my Christmas list, I’d love it!
Great, for a long time looking for a Garmin. And yes, I try only one time!
I’d love one of these, put me down for one entry in the Forerunner 210 giveaway. Roarkee12@aol.com
Thanks for being so awesome, I love my Garmin!!!
Hook me up good buddy! Thanks! I also follow on twitter @aphire
damn this would be nice for training. comment & retweet – cheers
Hey!
Just throwing my entry into the mix. Thanks!
Colin
3 entries:
1st : Comment – done
2nd : Retweet @siukeongzai – done
My blog – link to mykeong.blogspot.com – done.
So three for me.
1.willpowerwithhcg.blogspot.com
2.Facebooked my whole family.
3.Followed on tweet even though I suck at that technology HCGWillpower.
And now my comment, “tada” thats a good three for me.