Garmin Forerunner 310XT Giveaway–January 2011!

January 14, 2011 by |Uncategorized|Comments (1,493)

Because it’s Friday. Because my bike finally arrived at my hotel in the country of Jordan three days after I did (though, my luggage…not so much). And because most importantly – the bike arrived in one happy piece. Thus, so many reasons to be happy to and give away a Garmin Forerunner 310XT.

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Here’s my in depth review if you aren’t familiar with the little orange device.

Like the all my giveaways there are no restrictions on where the goods go to – so no matter where in the world you are, I’ll send to you. 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 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 FR310XT specifically, use that post page for those writings.

The winner will get a brand new Garmin Forerunner 310XT (with HR strap).

The contest will run until Thursday January 20th, 2011 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!

(Note: If you’re active duty military and deployed and are unable to complete the three entry methods above, simply shoot me an e-mail and I’ll get ya counted for all three.  Thanks!)

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  1. Harvey Johnson
    January 20, 2011 at 2:57 pm #1401

    This is almost unbelievable! Thanks so much for taking the time to do this. I’m a fair-to-midling cyclist and am considering what Garmin Forerunner to buy and your reviews have been perfect.

    Reply
  2. Quoll
    January 20, 2011 at 2:59 pm #1402

    Winning this would certainly save the tough decision I have to make soon on which monitor to get.

    Oh well. I guess I need to keep shopping.

    Reply
  3. nilserik
    January 20, 2011 at 3:03 pm #1403

    Count me in for 2 – comment and twitter. Thanks

    Reply
  4. back
    January 20, 2011 at 3:35 pm #1404

    Your reviews are super helpful… cheers. 1 entry

    Reply
  5. anthony
    January 20, 2011 at 3:36 pm #1405

    count me in please

    thanks
    anthony

    Reply
  6. Meredith
    January 20, 2011 at 3:36 pm #1406

    This is so amazing of you.

    I follow you on twitter, and will re-tweet… plus I am leaving a comment here, so 2 entries for me.

    :)

    Reply
  8. Nathanael
    January 20, 2011 at 3:43 pm #1408

    3 entries please – Comments, Tweets, and FB posts away! Would love to win this bad boy…

    Reply
  9. Chris
    January 20, 2011 at 4:27 pm #1409

    Please put me down for 3. (Twitter – cmt268, Facebook – cmt268) and this comment. Thank you!

    Chris

    Reply
  10. Bonnie
    January 20, 2011 at 4:29 pm #1410

    I really need this for my half ironman coming up.

    Reply
  11. Chris
    January 20, 2011 at 4:58 pm #1411

    Great review on the 305 and 310s, thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  12. Shaggy
    January 20, 2011 at 5:11 pm #1412

    count me in please!

    Reply
  14. Stacie
    January 20, 2011 at 6:35 pm #1414

    Imutasta@msu.edu.
    Having an awesome heart rate monitor would totally help me out in this Seattle rain!

    Reply
  15. Guillermo
    January 20, 2011 at 6:50 pm #1415

    Count me in for 1 vote please!

    -Guillermo
    memito22581@yahoo.com

    Reply
  16. Michael Quispe
    January 20, 2011 at 6:52 pm #1416

    This is very generous of you!

    Reply
  17. mtnrider9800
    January 20, 2011 at 6:58 pm #1417

    Loved teh review, now I want a 310XT!
    Thanks for covering all my questions.

    Reply
  18. Robert
    January 20, 2011 at 7:18 pm #1418

    I’d love to hear about biking in Jordan…I lived there for 4 months.

    Here’s crossing my fingers for the contest!

    Reply
  19. Robert
    January 20, 2011 at 7:34 pm #1419

    I also RT’ed on Twitter.

    Reply
  21. Hanz1963
    January 20, 2011 at 7:41 pm #1421

    I’ve got a great Forerunner 305, wich I bought based on your review, but there is no reason te pas on this offer! So count me in..

    Reply
  23. brane3athlete
    January 20, 2011 at 7:53 pm #1423

    Count me in too!
    If its no too late :))
    brane-laluna@hotmail.com

    Reply
  24. RunLeft
    January 20, 2011 at 7:53 pm #1424

    Just in time to win some time!

    Reply
  25. therunningdays
    January 20, 2011 at 8:19 pm #1425

    Great Post DC! Pick me :)

    Reply
  26. Ihsan
    January 20, 2011 at 8:24 pm #1426

    Awesome!

    Count me in for 2 entries please…

    Reply
  27. N2
    January 20, 2011 at 8:30 pm #1427

    Rainmaker… your blog is a great resource for many of us newbies in the sport of triathlon. Thank you. N

    Reply
  28. Mika
    January 20, 2011 at 8:35 pm #1428

    x1! Nice site, great giveaway!

    Reply
  30. Mark W-E
    January 20, 2011 at 9:14 pm #1430

    gotta be in it to win it as they say

    Reply
  31. Lana
    January 20, 2011 at 9:14 pm #1431

    Me To! I retweeted as lanaek as well.

    Reply
  32. Zach
    January 20, 2011 at 9:17 pm #1432

    Wow, almost 1500 comments so far!

    Fingers crossed I win!

    Zach

    Reply
  33. HANK'S HI-FI
    January 20, 2011 at 9:23 pm #1433

    I’m in. Let it rain! cheers.

    Reply
  34. Anonymous
    January 20, 2011 at 9:26 pm #1434

    Two entries, please – here and retweeted (@llorenzin).

    – Lisa

    Reply
  35. leanne1603
    January 20, 2011 at 9:26 pm #1435

    Two entries for me please, here and on twitter.

    Reply
  36. PeteUK
    January 20, 2011 at 9:30 pm #1436

    Be rude not to enter really ;) x2 with an RT.

    Reply
  39. Lynette
    January 20, 2011 at 9:35 pm #1439

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    Reply
  41. Shawn
    January 20, 2011 at 9:42 pm #1441

    OMG – I just saw this just in time! I wanna 310XT Pleeeeease! :D will tweet/link/fb you :D

    Reply
  43. Anonymous
    January 20, 2011 at 9:53 pm #1443

    Count me on for 2, Ray. Jtg142

    Reply
  45. CCJade23
    January 20, 2011 at 9:55 pm #1445

    Please enter me in

    Reply
  48. Erwin
    January 20, 2011 at 9:59 pm #1448

    Please count me in

    Reply
  49. Nickname unavailable
    January 20, 2011 at 10:00 pm #1449

    Hope I’m not too late! It is 1/20 after all.

    I’m in for one!

    Reply
  50. CCJade23
    January 20, 2011 at 10:04 pm #1450

    I’m in with 2 entries…comment and twitter.

    Reply
  52. Leana
    January 20, 2011 at 10:21 pm #1452

    Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

    Tweeted and a comment for two entries!

    Reply
  53. elijah
    January 20, 2011 at 10:47 pm #1453

    Mark me down for three (3)! Twitter: @eejay // link to elijahnicolas.com // and this post! I’m crossing my fingers for this one while up in the air tonight! I just missed ya in DC!

    Reply
  54. Angela
    January 20, 2011 at 10:50 pm #1454

    I’m in and shared it on FB too!

    Reply
  55. Mel -Tall Mom on the Run
    January 20, 2011 at 11:15 pm #1455

    I wont win but I am in.. for 1.. thanks!! My Garmin Forerunner 305 barely beeps at mile markers and has been brought back to life 3 times, I NEED a new one :)

    Reply
  56. Clay
    January 20, 2011 at 11:35 pm #1456

    GREAT Blog, signed up x3.

    Reply
  57. Clay
    January 20, 2011 at 11:36 pm #1457

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    Reply
  58. RunnuRMark
    January 20, 2011 at 11:42 pm #1458

    Ok, I’m in for 3! Blog/Twitter/Comment. And all my names even match. I could REALLY use this thing (planning on buying one anyway).

    Reply
  59. ajneuman
    January 21, 2011 at 12:19 am #1459

    This would be great!

    Reply
  60. Michelle
    January 21, 2011 at 12:39 am #1460

    I’m in for 2 entries.

    Reply
  61. REWilson
    January 21, 2011 at 1:20 am #1461

    Glad I d this before it ended! 2 entries (this and Facebook)

    Reply
  62. Tinmon
    January 21, 2011 at 1:27 am #1462

    3 times: Facebook, blog as well as this comment.

    Reply
  64. Rob
    January 21, 2011 at 1:56 am #1464

    Please add my entry. – Thanks

    Reply
  65. RTrun
    January 21, 2011 at 2:13 am #1465

    Awesome. Good luck to all

    Reply
  66. CiscoKid
    January 21, 2011 at 2:16 am #1466

    Great site! I’m in ;)

    Reply
  67. Jill
    January 21, 2011 at 2:23 am #1467

    Thanks for offering another way to add to my geekiness.

    Reply
  68. Kevin k
    January 21, 2011 at 2:25 am #1468

    Thanks for the opportunity! Put me down for 2

    Reply
  70. Juan Locreille
    January 21, 2011 at 2:36 am #1470

    Thanks Ray!!
    Count me in x3:
    Twitter: @juanlocreille (jalocreille@gmail.com)
    FB: jalocreille@gmail.com

    This post

    The besto for you in this new year, from Argentina.

    Reply
  72. Indigo
    January 21, 2011 at 2:46 am #1472

    Rock on! Two for me, here and twitter. :)

    Reply
  73. Tim Wilson
    January 21, 2011 at 2:53 am #1473

    Enter me for 2 (1 + twitter @virtual4now)

    Reply
  75. Doug P
    January 21, 2011 at 3:02 am #1475

    Love your web site. Count me in for two entries. Could certainly use the 310xt

    Reply
  76. Minna
    January 21, 2011 at 3:36 am #1476

    Count me in for 3! Thanks!

    Reply
  77. Phil
    January 21, 2011 at 3:54 am #1477

    Thanks! I’m in.

    Reply
  78. Ryan Baumann
    January 21, 2011 at 3:56 am #1478

    Saw this at the last minute, who could turn down a free shot at a cool piece of gear?

    Reply
  79. Anonymous
    January 21, 2011 at 3:58 am #1479

    Put me down for one please!
    Thanks, Meg
    momalley06@gmail.com

    Reply
  80. rsdubya
    January 21, 2011 at 4:05 am #1480

    Am I the last one in? Woot!

    Reply
  81. The Track Hack
    January 21, 2011 at 4:13 am #1481

    Yo Deece, yet another great giveaway. Voted for you as Best Blog, another Bronze is pretty damnned good.

    The Track Hack.blogspot

    Reply
  82. The Track Hack
    January 21, 2011 at 4:21 am #1482

    2 entries, Deece.

    How come no entries on Nordic Skiing? No time, right?

    Reply
  83. Larry
    January 21, 2011 at 4:27 am #1483

    Count me in. One entry

    Reply
  84. Tham
    January 21, 2011 at 4:43 am #1484

    This is awesome what you do! Thanks! Count me in – 1 entry…I’m one of the few who does not have FB/Twitter/blogs, etc.

    Reply
  85. Anders Rhodin Sweden
    January 21, 2011 at 6:03 am #1485

    Good luck in Jordan!

    Reply
  86. F@lco
    January 21, 2011 at 6:20 am #1486

    Follow you, rt of this (sportsjunckie) and of your previous super review of 410.

    Reply
  87. Raigo
    January 21, 2011 at 6:39 am #1487

    Good morning from Estonia! Count me in!

    Reply
  88. Raigo
    January 21, 2011 at 6:39 am #1488

    Good morning from Estonia! Count me in!

    Reply
  89. Raigo
    January 21, 2011 at 6:42 am #1489

    Good morning from Estonia! Count me in! Raigo

    Reply
  90. brett
    January 21, 2011 at 7:41 am #1490

    I am in for the competition! Aside from that we have enjoyed the quality of your reviews it has certainly made it easier to assess products. Thanks brett

    Reply
  91. Jessica
    January 21, 2011 at 9:10 am #1491

    Put me down for 3 (or 2 I’m not sure), here and twitter and Facebook! My HRM just bit the dust so it could be good timing! ;) I appreciate your reviews anyway, they’ll make buying a new one a little less overwhelming. :)

    Reply
  93. kris.vandereycken
    January 21, 2011 at 12:11 pm #1493

    nice watch! me wantttttttt

    Reply
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