A May Day Giveaway

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While meticulously lining up the above action cameras for some underwater tests this week I realized that somehow I missed April on the giveaway plan.  I’ll blame the stingray for that, as clearly there’s no other explanation.  But don’t worry, I won’t forget June…after all, we all know what happens in June!  And with a massive ton of hot new gadgets on the market, I promise it’ll be EPIC!

And while it’s not technically May Day anymore, it is a day in May, thus one could technically still call this a May Day Giveaway (and I am).  But no matter what I call it – it’s still a giveaway, and that’s what counts!

So in order to get folks all spring’d up, it’s time to give some stuff away!  In this case, that’d be a $400 credit to Clever Training.  Which, is enough to cover any of the action cams above (including the GoPro that I took the photo with) – or, any other gadget they sell, like a new Garmin, Suunto or Polar unit.  Or you can use the credit towards a trainer or power meter.  Your choice.

To enter yourself in, simply leave a comment below with the following:

To Enter: Tell me your next planned race (location/rough date) and the goal for the race.  If you don’t have any planned races this year, then let’s go with the last race you competed and how it went.

Got it?  Go forth!

Entries will be accepted through Monday night, 11:59PM Eastern time (May 12th, 2014).  I’ll be you giving one device worth up to $400US from Clever Training.   Winner will be chosen at random and announced on roughly Tuesday, depending on how sunburned I get at the beach on Monday.  One entry per person.  The winner can decide on which device after they win.  For devices/gadgets/gizmos over $400, the winner can pay the difference.

This giveaway is sponsored by Clever Training, which I’ve got a great partnership with.  As you probably remember, by picking up sports technology gadgets from Clever Training you support the site.  And on top of that, all DC Rainmaker readers get an exclusive 10% off all products they sell (basically every sports tech company/gadget/device) using coupon code DCR10BTF or now via the VIP program.  And most of all, you support the site in a big way – so I appreciate it!

Note, if you’re US Active Duty Military – you can submit your entry via e-mail (now closed).   No Easter bunnies allowed via this method. Mmmkay?  Thanks all!

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  1. Jonas

    I’ll run Göteborgsvarvet on May 17, which is a half marathon in Gothenburg. The goal is to do so in under 1 hour 50 minutes.

  2. Paul

    I’m in the vitruvian. Uk 70.3 race end of August. This will be my first so..the plan is to complete it with a run under 2 hours at the end.

  3. Nim

    Hubby and I are going on a ten mile hike in two weeks to Havasupai Falls…..after that my next planned event is the Purdue half marathon in October. plan on finishing in 2.5 hrs. I am a beginner runner.

  4. Will Mollette

    Just ran the Jack Daniels Half Marathon in Tennessee and the hills were a little more than expected!

  5. Jørn Thyssen

    Sprint triathlon (1/10 IM) in two weeks in Odense, Denmark. 70minutes or less would be great :)

  6. Next race it will be 1st June, MTB marathon, In Portugal, Alentejo.
    Goal is just have fun and make the best I can.

    But what I am looking foward is and Adventure in a course here in Portugal called Historic Villages that goes to old villages with castles and mountains ;) is called also GR22, you can find a lot if you Google.

    Till then just training with friends ;)

    Best Regards

  7. John Stokes

    Sydney Australia Half Marathon under 90min next Sunday.

  8. Paul

    Port Sunlight Village 10km this Sunday. Hope to finish in 44mins or below.

    Thanks

  9. Julien Chenelat

    I haven’t plan my next race yet. My last race was the Dubai Desert Triathlon. I did the running (5km) and cycling (25km) and teamed up with someone who did the endurance horse riding.

  10. Rafael

    Half Marathon (Marseille, FR / September) 1:59:00

  11. Olivier

    11kms in Verlaine (Belgium) on May 17th, hopefully under 5:00/km

  12. angel

    i’ll be racing the laugavegur 55k ultramarathon in iceland(!) on july 12. hope to finish in under 8 hours.

  13. RDD

    Mitten 1/2 Marathon at Crystal Montain in Michigan.

  14. My next race is the Ottawa marathon on May 25.

    And the goal is to run it in 3:15 or so to get my Boston Qualification :)

  15. Charles

    Tough mountain challenge. My goal is to have fun doing it.

  16. Hey Ray…
    Well i finally signed up for my first ever marathon…. ! Actually i pre signed up without getting my hopes up and guess what i won a place in the next PAris marathon… i really cant wait, although its a year for now. Anyhow i hope to finish around 4:30, give or take. since it will be my first marathon i really cant know as i have quite a way to go with my training. Wish me luck!!!

  17. Fernando

    My last race was Rock&Roll Half marathon in Madrid, time 1:55 and next one is a 10k race sunday 18th may called “water race!”

    Thanks

  18. Remco Oudhuis

    Hi there, great give-away! My next race is on the 15th of june. It will be me first ‘Sprint triathlon’ with 500m openwater swimming, 20km biking and 5km running. My goal is 10min. on the swimming, 35min. on the bike and 19min. and about 2 min. in T1 and 2min. in T2, so an overall off 1:08. For a first race very competetive I think, but I believe it could be done by me (reading up on all your hints and tips ;-)).
    Have a great weekend!

  19. Trish young

    My next race is May 31 and it’s the Color Run… Not a serious race but I’m getting back in the saddle after having my 3rd baby and working towards a 1/2….and maybe a full

  20. Michael

    Houston Texas half marathon January 2015. Goal is just to finish under three hours.

  21. Maciek

    My next race is 1/4 IM triathlon on June 7th. Because it’s my first triathlon this season, the primary goal is to see where I am with my expected performance.

  22. Jenn Wilson

    Florida 70.3 last month was my first IM and I finished in 5:49 and was thrilled!

  23. dave hrejsa

    the clarkston, mi sprint TRI in July. i want to improve my swim time over last year by 1 minute.

  24. Michal

    The 10th of September, Gdynia, Poland, 70.3 race. First time ever so no plans.

  25. Ben

    It’s not really a race as it’s a gran fondo, but I’ve signed up for the Diabolical Double in Garrett County that’s happening on June 21st. 125.6 miles long with 16,559 feet of elevation change (202km, 5,047m for you metric folks), it’s going to be a challenge.

    My goal? Complete it before they close the course :)

  26. Next race will be ironman lanzarote and hope doing it in 11hours.

  27. Duncan Tyler

    First race this year is the Saunders Beach Triathlon (local race in Townsville, its part way between a sprint and a Olympic distance event). Goal is a top 10 place in my age group.

  28. Tony West

    Hi Ray, trust you are well. My next race is Run Melbourne Half Marathon on July 27th. My aim is to finish in around 1hr 50m. It’s also a shakedown run leading into my first marathon on October 12th.

    Regards, Tony

  29. Adam Lucas

    My kids’ school has a 5k May 26 to help raise money for a new playground. After that it is the Charleston Distance Run. It’s a 15 mile race with a brutal hill. That race is at the end of August.

  30. Shadowmate

    Sportives only at the moment but just recently done the 100km “Heart of the Wolds” in Yorkshire, UK. Finished top third.
    Next is 3 Swans sportive also 100km also Yorkshire. Have to fit them between being on Ship.

  31. Arno

    My next race is IM70.3 St Polten, Austria (training race for IM Nice on June 29th). I have been plagued with injury and adapting to the training load my new IM World Champ coach is unleasing on me, but one thing I can say it that this is the first year I have been working in a structured, dedicated fashion to achieve a decent age-group result in IM. My goal in St Polten is to do a 5 -5:30 time – check out my general condition and adapt, tweak and change my training for Nice to focus a bit more. #believeinthescience #statsareimportant #needawahookickr ;-)

  32. kurt

    Next race is the Rotorua Half Ironman in the central north island of New Zealand

  33. Next race will be 31st of May, 10K in Bergamo, Italy.
    Hopefully with a finish time under 45 minutes…
    Let’s see!

  34. Martin Dodd

    Next race is TBC…likely August in local Sprint Triathlon

    Last Race: March 2014 – Green Park Triathlon, Reading, UK. Result: I won!!! :-)

  35. Kirk

    Kiawah Island Triathlon in September, sub 245 for a OR after more than a year off

  36. Rob

    My next immediate race is New England’s season opener triathlon this Sunday. It’s just prep for the patriot half in June!

  37. Arnaud

    My next race is May 18th: the 20km of Brussels. It’s their 35th edition and I just got 40. My goal is set between 1h30 and 1h35. (I did 1h39 last year) I’m super excited about it having just run Paris Marathon last April bellow my expectations!

  38. Next planned Race:Batavia Sprint Triathlon
    Location/Date:Batavia IL 06/08/3014
    Goal:My goal is to win my age group and place top 10 overall

  39. Damian

    Next race is my goal race for this spring, Full Marathon (Bluenose Marathon) on May 18th in Halifax NS. Goal is 3:15 for this hilly race.

  40. Chris

    Garmin Velothon in Berlin next Sunday. 60km. Never done that race – rather flat and short course, and tons of people. So the goal is just to put out more Watts than last race and not crash into any of the other 12000 riders, but no clue what time that would be resulting in.

  41. Ironman UK – I’d like to go sub-13.

  42. Steve

    Next race is Half Ironman St. Polten in Austria. My goal is to have a better run split this time around!

  43. Travis Higlett

    City 2 Surf,Sydney Australia. Going to crack 60mins!

  44. Rodrigo Meira

    L’Etape du Tour 2014……. Tourmalet and Hautacam waiting for me in 70 days or so…… And my first 1/2 IM in August :-)
    Busy year…..

  45. Bram

    I’m training for la Maratona dles Dolomites (06.07.2014), the most beautiful gran fondo in the world in one of worlds most beautiful regions. A top-100 is the goal, but that won’t be easy with close to 9000 participants.

  46. Craig

    100km Amy’s ride Adelaide South Australia. November goal 3.5 hours

  47. Kevin

    Half Marathon – In NJ. I’d like to hit or break 1:30

  48. Vineet Hegde

    Racing at the TCS – 10K Marathon on 18th May. This will be my 3rd 10K Race.

  49. Jon Cox

    Xterra wellington McKerrows revenge on Sunday, goal is to stay upright and finish.

  50. Mark

    Netley 10k on 21 may in Southampton UK. Goal is sub 41 mins and first club member in age bracket

  51. David Clayton

    Bleinham Sprint Tri, 8th June, 1.25

  52. Steve Martin

    My next race will be the Sunshine Coast 70.3. Hope to finish under 5 hours and not see any sharks.

  53. My next race is Sunday. It is my second super sprint tri in Manassas, VA. I’m building up to the SavageMan Oly in Sept.

  54. Philipp Hardt

    Ironman 70.3 European Championship Wiesbaden . I want to improve my personal best :-)

  55. Wawan Setiawan

    This Sunday, a 3km OW swim race in calm Sentosa beach Singapore. Target: just to finish with a mix of freestyle and breasstroke. After that, at least 8 more races to go in Singapore in 2014, mix of Marathon and triathlon.

  56. Thomas

    I’d like to run the Michelob Ultra Half on around 1:30:00 on June 7.

  57. Hi Ray,

    My “A” Race for this year will be my first Iron Distance (Long Course) Triathlon called “The Outlaw” which takes place in Nottingham, England. Named after Robin Hood, who was famous for stealing from the rich, to give to the poor. A great race that wins many awards for being friendly and well supported, something I will surely be needing to help get me through.

    My target is sub 12 hours which will be a push, but I think my training is going well and I feel more confident every day. “If you don’t push yourself, you will never know how far you can go”.

    Anyway, I hope you have a great weekend.

    Garry

  58. Ken smith

    Shires of Vermont Marathon may 18th, goal 3:20

  59. Matt Stterwhite

    58KM race around Lake Towada, Japan – 24May. Goal – Don’t lose to any women!

  60. Wei Tuck

    Running through the night in the Singapore Sundown Marathon end May. Aiming for a 3hrs 55 mins PB finish!

  61. Andrzej

    Ironman Austria – to finish below 13 hours

  62. Ted Bradley

    The Brighton Marina Triathlon in October. It’ll be my second entry and I want to go under two hours :)

  63. Jeff martin

    5150 Galveston. Going to break 2:30 this year!

  64. Milessio

    My next race is the London Triathlon in August for the 17th time in a row. My goal is to finish sub 2hr 45min.

  65. Daniel López

    Next race is Half Ibiza Triatlon, in Spain 26/10/14 . My goal is finish my first half :)

  66. No plans Here in Rainy Denmark except for riding Alpe D’ Huez on the Kickr :-)

  67. 31st may Halfmarathon in Luxembourg City (Europe). Planned time: 1:45:00

  68. Tour de Cure 60 miles
    American Diabetes Assoc
    Sept 20, 2014. Brielle NJ
    Can’t wait!

  69. Semi Ennafaa

    Nike We Run Prague 2014 – August – 10k target 40minutes

  70. Emilio

    Next race (06/08/2014) will be Bonn triathlon: swim 4km, bike 60km, run 15km. The bike part is quite hilly while the run is very flat. I’m aiming at 4hrs :)

  71. Daniela S.

    My next race I Spoting Life 10K on May 11 and I have no specific goals for it. Well, I suppose my goal would be to finish the race with no injuries.

  72. JD

    Ironman 70.3 Philippines for 6hours

  73. Claus Kaastrup

    The Coprnhagen Ironman august 2014, which is my first ironman… Target is to finish under 11 hours :-)

  74. Kimmy

    August 30th… Whoops

  75. PeterK

    Exe valley Sprint tri on 18th May- first ever tri so main goal is to survive and not make a fool of myself!!

  76. matt

    i am hoping to race lake placid ironman. its a lovely area and this race has been on my bucket list. the goal would be to finish. lol

  77. Pere Pascual

    25/05/2014 batega el bac in planoles ( spain) a tuff mountain race with plenti of elevation….. will be fun! target below 2 hours!

  78. Mike McDowell

    Ironman Austin 70.3 in 5:30 is the goal

  79. Jason Becher

    Next ride is the ride for MS June 1st , which will be my first century

  80. Chad

    Portland (OR) Marathon on 5 October. First marathon, so less than 5 hours.

  81. Olli

    Next race is tomorrow! Helsinki City Run, my first half marathon so I’ll be aiming for 1:45:00-ish :)

  82. Tim

    Last event was the Tour of Pembrokeshire. 79 miles over cha
    Legging rain, in the rain, wind and hail. Toughest bike ride I’ve ever done.

  83. Jack Lloyd

    Hi Ray. Next race is in just over two weeks time where I head to Sierra Leone to run the Sierra Leone Marathon 2014 in aid of a great charity called Street Child. Check it out – link to sierraleonemarathon.com . Normally would aim for somewhere near 4 hrs but the heat and the jungle terrain may well make it a bit longer!

  84. Joel Neely

    IM Chattannooga is my A race this year. Looking to finish strong and get my IM PR

  85. Carlos

    My next race is tonight the so called Bergrace by Night (7.6km) between Wageningen and Rhenen (The Netherlands) with in the last kilometer a real hard climb in the forest, my goal is breaking my PR.

  86. Lari

    Helsinki City Run half marathon tomorrow with a 1:28 goal.

  87. Erik

    My next event is the MS150: Ride the Riverside, here in the DC area. It’s a cycling event with 100 miles on Saturday and 50 miles on Sunday. Overall, I’m just looking to finish, but I’d like to finish in 6 hours, counting rest stops.

  88. Mathieu L

    Ottawa Marathon in 2 weeks. I’m doing the half and my goal is under 1h35.

  89. Giba Baisch

    Half marathon in Rio de Janeiro, August 30th, under 02:10hrs. Next one, hopefully, Dubai marathon next February.

    Tks

  90. Chamac'h

    My last race was a triathlon in december 2013, the last one I will ever do (cannot compete anymore in triathlon due to a very bad bike crash).

  91. Jonathan fowler

    My next race is the north ga super sprint. May 25th in dawesonville ga. My goal is to win my AG.

  92. Daniel Alhadeff

    Allatoona Triathlon (sprint); 29 Jun; <1:20:00!

  93. Christopher C

    The North Face Endurance Challenge DC 50 miler. Overall pace: 12:00/mi

  94. Thomas

    Last race was 15k TT on wednesday, did it bang on at 40kmh, my goal! Next race is the bike portion of a relay Oly-ish distance triathlon in Groningen, Netherlands on June 15, 45km bike which I hope to complete in around 1:10-1:12.

  95. Jan Östberg

    My next race is Mörksuggejakten July 6, a MTB XC race over 70k. Just hope the hours put in since last year’s race will show in the result list as well:-)

  96. Mixuli

    My next race is tomorrow UAE healthy kidney 10k in NYC Central park. I’m aiming for 41 min.

  97. Travis Sturm

    My goal race this summer is Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach on Labor Day weekend. I want to see how close I can get to 1:30, but anything under 1:39 will be a PR.

  98. Chris Grainge

    Next race is just a small Tri at the local club – PB would be nice!

  99. Rob Poma

    Hi Ray! Next scheduled race is Augusta 70.3. Goal is 5:10. After that is IMFL with a goal of 11:59.

  100. Jim S

    Running the 10k in Ottawa, ON Canada on May 24, 2014. Looking to run under 55 min.