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Well, if it’s got the duck’s approval.
Nothing more to say other than this is my entry!
Polar, I also like it.
~Would look very nice on me!
Hi Ray
Thanks for the giveaways
PF
I’ll take one please.
Sleeeeepy in Calgary:)
I could use a good HRM!
I had to set an alarm, I love this idea
Would be nice to replace my broken Garmin…
Et merci pour ce super blog ;)
Polar… nice!
keep writing Ray!
thanks
Nice watch!
I’m in!
TIme to comment :D
Giveaway madness :)
Thanks
Great review !
great!!
what’s the duck’s resting HR?!
Yes, please.
Awesome website and contest
Great giveaway, but I must admit, you should have included the duck also :-) great picture!
Best,
Aleš
Thanks for a really great website with great reviews! This one would be perfect for my wife that needs an upgrade from her FR 110…
I’m in!
Great Review.
can we leave multiple comment to comment. It increase chances to win. But I think it’s not quite fair. That’s my comment. My 2 cents worth
My boy is so fat! :)
Thanks DCR for these giveaways
So many comments for one lousy rubber duck!
Although the watch seems nice. :))
Another great one.
WooHoo Polar!!
Ooo shiny yes please!
Here I am 2…also hoping :)
I’ve lost my duck! Good luck everyone!
Polar is a nice alternative to Garmin, always wanted to try them out.
Great watch, would love to give it a go!
Yes please
You’re the best!
My running mate has one of those and I am jealous – hope I win.
Would love one of these! Thanks!
I slept in for the first one, glad I caught this one!
Best product review website by far
Keep up the great work
I’ll take it! :)
I hope the UK gets a look in!
Count me in!
Thanks for your great reviews, giveaways, …
I would love one of these devices, yippie!
Awesome
Yes please.
Quackers
What a cool watch!!! I’ll be so happy to train with it!!!!!! please let me try it!
I’m in :)
are we allowed to post multiple comments.. but i guess it wont be fair for others. thats- just my 2 cents comments
I want one :)
Quack quack. The duck could do with a bit of running.
:)
duckie is cute, too!
:P
i would take one …
Run little duck, run for your life!!
in!
Wohoooo.. here I come again! This one has got my name all over it! :-)
I like the duck!
Love running in cycling in the rain, so this would be a perfect watch for me and my sport friend that supports me. Fingers crossed!
Gimme Gimme Gimme, an RC3 after midnight !
Excellent watch. Fingers crossed
Great Job!
I want the duck too!
If I win I promise to treat all ducks equally regardless of color..
yes please
Great photo, I would assume the RC3 comes with the duck?
Worth another try!
Polar seems behind Garmin these days…
This would fit on my wrist…
Looks cool.
I’m in!
Giving it a go without really knowing the US time. Did I hit the time frame?
Us Swedes needs some DC Rainmaker representation. Hit me up with a watch and a bunch of stickers would you? ;)
I kind of want the duck too :) I figured lots of people were commenting, I didn’t think your site would ever open!
Great duck :-)
Looks like a nice watch to have :)
yes please
I have just woke up. Is it still open?
I’m in.
nice article – should check in the store
Enter me too, please!
Great site, good products:)
The orange version of this watch is lovely. Please Polar IP rate it put another £50-100 on the price tag so I can use it for open water swimming!!!
Yes please, let’s have an Irish winner
i want one
Random generator pick me please :)
Just in the nick of time? I’ve been sleeping!
Great watch. Allways liked Polar.
Thanks.
I love that watch. Regards from Spain
Thank you!
tHIS IS MINE
I like rubber….. ducks. bwhahha. Thank you ah! – Singapore!
Thank you!
Looks cool. I would love to win that!
It would be a great training partner.