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In Depth Product Reviews
You probably stumbled upon here looking for a review of a sports gadget. If you’re trying to decide which unit to buy – check out my in-depth reviews section. Some reviews are over 60 pages long when printed out, with hundreds of photos! I aim to leave no stone unturned.
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Read My Sports Gadget Recommendations.
Here’s my most recent GPS watch guide here, and cycling GPS computers here. Plus there are smart trainers here, all in these guides cover almost every category of sports gadgets out there. Looking for the equipment I use day-to-day? I also just put together my complete ‘Gear I Use’ equipment list, from swim to bike to run and everything in between (plus a few extra things). And to compliment that, here’s The Girl’s (my wife’s) list. Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!
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Have some fun in the travel section.
I travel a fair bit, both for work and for fun. Here’s a bunch of random trip reports and daily trip-logs that I’ve put together and posted. I’ve sorted it all by world geography, in an attempt to make it easy to figure out where I’ve been.
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My Photography Gear: The Cameras/Drones/Action Cams I Use Daily
The most common question I receive outside of the “what’s the best GPS watch for me” variant, are photography-esq based. So in efforts to combat the amount of emails I need to sort through on a daily basis, I’ve complied this “My Photography Gear” post for your curious minds (including drones & action cams!)! It’s a nice break from the day-to-day sports-tech talk, and I hope you get something out of it!
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The Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
Many readers stumble into my website in search of information on the latest and greatest sports tech products. But at the end of the day, you might just be wondering “What does Ray use when not testing new products?”. So here is the most up to date list of products I like and fit the bill for me and my training needs best! DC Rainmaker 2024 swim, bike, run, and general gear list. But wait, are you a female and feel like these things might not apply to you? If that’s the case (but certainly not saying my choices aren’t good for women), and you just want to see a different gear junkies “picks”, check out The Girl’s Gear Guide too.
Enjoying the none-structured work-outs… basically enjoying staying fit with whatever I feel like. Quite refreshing…
last long run before the nyc marathon!
I had a 30 km long run in the rain this morning. Not a bunch of fun, but I got the training in. Thanks for the giveaway Ray!
Every action in a file
First 3 mile walk after ankle injury sustained last week. And a bit of gymnastics
Start with an indoor trainer ride. Long trail run on Sunday when weather is nicer.
I might go for a short run, and clean aka rinse my road bike. Or I might do neither and watch the fireplace.
starting to train for the turkey trot
An easy run on Saturday and another one on Sunday, on reduced mileage currently!
Thanks for the giveaways!!
Swim , Bike, Run ————> Repeat !!!
Cross Racing!
SuperPro CX in San Jose.
I’m cycling 50K this weekend
Running with my fat dog. Need to get him in shape :)
I’ll be running 20km cross country this weekend!!
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Just a simple run on Sunday. I’m aiming at 5 – 8 km and 5:30 minute per km.
Resting today to try to shake the last of this flu, and maybe back out running again tomorrow (finally, only been two whole weeks ill) with the Uni squad for 10 miles (plus my usual tacking on…)
Hit the Trails, MTB-Style
ups, typo in email :P
Rest!!
2.5hours ride on Saturday and Recovery Day on Sunday!
We are starting to train for backpacking so a couple of hikes with the toddler in the carrier and 35lbs in the other backpack
Saturday (maybe) 10k with 10′ tempo, Sunday (definitely) 13k hills run …
Doing a Halloween 5K run tonight. Should be a hoot! Tomorrow, off to the trails with mountain bike and get some miles in. Hopefully not break something.
8K by the beach and ultimate disc the following day!
1h Swim and 10k Run
Easy 20km cycling
Just a nice little 30-miler around the countryside to clear my head.
Trail running!
Awesome giveaway! I’m doing a couple of rounds on my local mtb trail!
Digging out the overshoes and gloves for a ride as winter sets in here in Denmark
one more long run before a race next weekend
I picked up a used roller – going to give it a go and try not to kill myself!
Cardio training Saturday and Sunday and weight lifting.
6mile trail run before hoping into the plane for 16hours ;-(
Halloween Fun run with the kids
Would have needed a Hero on a run some weeks ago, when a young fox appeared just 5 meters away from me. I stopped and could watch him for a while – but of course, I couldn’t do a photo :(
Cycling on the Slovakia Ring
Sleep. Nurse that halloween hangover.
Slip sliding on roots while mountain biking outside of Seattle.
Mountain bike rides.
Spinning and swimming
Running 10k and more
Speed power work . Gotta sprint.
CX cycling
Close to zero 0° C temperature
Zwift session on the Bkool trainer and maybe a trip to the driving range, weather permitting :)
I just got back from a cruise so I plan on doing a long ride to burn off all the food I ate.
First backcountry ski session for the year!
Going for a chill ride with the wife after a bit of a layoff from riding – back on the saddle again ?
Climb the only hill in Singapore.
Bukit Timah Hill.
Attending half Marathon in Ljubljana, SI.
Trying to get some road miles in, but if not; technical trail riding.
Nothing very cool this weekend, probably just a short run or two to recover from working overtime this week.
Enduro motorcycling on Sunday, if no rain. Otherwise- running.
I’m going to try to sneak in a trail run and a cross training session.
A nice long 12 miler thru desert landscaping.
Ran 10k training run with friends Saturday morning. Swim on Sunday and enjoy some fall weather mowing the lawn!
Keep on training towards my first half marathon since my injury about 5 years ago :) maybe cycle on Sunday too!
road cycling
Long run in preparation for Avengers Half-Marathon! I would love a Go-pro to take with me!!!
I’ll be zwifting it up this weekend!
I’m going to do my usual 5M weekend run but this time, going to inspire my 7yr old son to do it with me! Of course, in sunny San Diego :)
Hiking in the autumn hills on Sunday, hopefully get out for a spin on the bike on Monday.
Dark & no snow yet in Finland. So, only one option: night orienteering.
Long, torturous trainer ride. ???
8 mile trail run on the Bonneville Shoreline trail. Fall colors are looking great!
Trying the flying mount/dismount for my first CX!
It is time to put the trainer tire on the bike and spend some time spinning in my basement.
I’m going long run in saturday, and easy recovery run in sunday.
Going for a run and possibly some upland bird hunting.
CX Racing!
I’m sailing right now, so not too much really to choose from, a run on the treadmill or a few simulated kilometers on the spinning bike. Cheers.
Help a friend move, spin on Zwift, and hopefully a 90 minute run.
My most important athletic/training activity this weekend will be deciding on some spring races before prices go up on November 1.
Big mountain bike ride today!
Fours hours on the trainer today and a 13-mile run tomorrow!
Yep just some loops around damaged park
Running as forest gump in a 10k on saturday, ride on Sunday.
Halloween scavenger hunt run and pumpkin catving.
FTP test on TrainerRoad back to back 8min sessions and not feel miserable
I will be knocking out a crossfit workout or two, then get my bike on the rollers, and then spend a few hours on the treadmill tomorrow. Weather is a bit to horrible for playing outside.
This winters goal is to be ready for an Iron distance race in the early spring (even if I can’t afford one).
Base miles as usual
Decorating for my wife’s Halloween Party
Indoor biking and some treadmill running!
Couple of 16K paddles in the surfski!
Trainerroad
Going to hit the local gym and maybe a short local ride around town.
Recovery as a cold has popped up that needs to clear first.
Some running, hiking and Taekwondo.
easy running on sunday
Still recovering from a bout of bronchitis, hoping to get out for a short ride tomorrow.
Swim 1000 yards, bike 24 miles, run 3 miles
Rest. I’ve got to get rid of this chest cold so I can get back to running.
55 mile ride in Gods own county (Yorkshire for those less well educated) with mates and a a one of our groups remote strava followers.
Just completeted the K2 cycle challange in NZ, rest of the weekend will be recovery.
Training for my first half marathon. Saturday is long run day.
Saturday: gym and after a 10km run
Sunday: active recovery (2-3 hor hike)
I will get a couple of short rides in, but my training this weekend will mainly consist of putting in a flagstone patio. . .my aching back!
Easy recovery run
Mountain biking and running.
Thank you DCR.
Nothing this week-end but hopefully some running as I travel to TN during the week…
Rock climbing and hiking in northern Ontario Canada