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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.
Park Run and rock climbing!
Just an easy ride to test the ECOTRIMAD circuit
Will be going for a quick run!
I did a 50km MTB marathon on saturday and a relaxed 1h run on sunday morning before breakfast.
Just some trail run.
Going to the gym on Sunday to do some lifts and use the spin bike.
A sore throats will limit me to slow spring walks. But that’s not too bad either. A garmin 935 will get me going in no time. :)
Thought I was going for a bike ride, but it looks like rain all day today.
Exploring some local MTB trails, spring is finally here!
Run and recovery ride while (hopefully) avoiding the rain…
Saturday was just errands and grilling, but today I’m heading out for a 15 miles run, followed by a brief kayak trip.
Yesterday a short up hill bike ride, followed by my doughter cheerleading nationals (Slovenian) championship in the afternoon..
Today a relaxed bike ride with my family.
Yesterday I went off for scuba Diving and today I’ll sit ob my bike for cycling
Cheers Chris
Road Racing in Baltimore. Twice. On a Sunday.
Planning on doing some cyling and running over the weekend.
Due to my work trip yesterday no workout – husband “home alone” with the doughters.
Today a short morning ride and then a family bike ride in the afternoon
Just a short ride of my favorite hilly circuit.
Finished ride with my friend yesterday, should do a fartlek run today … well this is still to be decided ;)
Physical therapy for my torn ACL, fun fun fun.
Had a long run planned for Saturday, but it turned into an hour of “why am I doing this?” Heading out for 70 miles on the bike now, hopeful that it won’t be a similar experience.
Took my 9 year old on his first fun run this morning. 10km distance which was twice as long as his previous longest run and he ran the whole way. Very proud :)
I’m completing the Sydney Morning Herald Half marathon! Hoping for a personal best
Owing to a scheduling mix up I exercised myself by getting called out @6 yesterday morning, then going watch gotg2, at the cinema, whilst waiting for the on call phone to ring again. Today I’ve been called twice alreafy. Totally screwed up weekend.
Weights and steady state cardio this weekend.
Zwift race on Sunday
Go biking if the weather gets better.
Stroller run along the beach.
Officiating a soccer game, walking the dog, and the treadmill
I just ran a 10K race at Fort George Meade to hopefully earn my spot on their Army Ten Miler Team!
Going to ride 80 miles today around Salt Lake City
At Saturday a 5km run trying to break my pr and on Sunday a bike ride.
Gravel grinder on one of our local roads
I’ll be riding 60 miles on the bike and then an easy swim afterwards with the kids
2 hr/30 min bike/run brick
40 mile bike ride yesterday. Today waiting to see if there is a break in the rain to get a 9+ mile run in.
Last long run before Rock and Roll San Diego
Not much this weekend – short run + mtb ride
17km long run over hills in countryside.
Light run, back from an injury
Pretending to taper and instead do a long run
The weather is preventing anything outdoors. Probably just a short treadmill run (5 miles).
Flying solo with the two toddlers this weekend. Wish me luck
Did a 5k with a beer festival after with the girlfriend
Nice and easy recovery cycling, getting over a nasty cold!
This weekend is scheduled for recovery. Strained my hip. No run/swim/cycle for me.
Having a go at running after also my spare rear derailleur ended up broken, leaving me with no rideable bike for the last days, oh noose!
had a shocker of a local fun run that was anything but fun. Hoping for a quick turnaround in the next few weeks before the main speed goal of the year in mid June.
Long weekend in Canada. Going to try a double digit long run. First since marathon back at end of April.
Just a short ride with the kids today.
Tri-Camp at Mont-Tremblant !
Swim and run Saturday and a hike and trainer ride Sunday!
Going for a runride
Moving furniture (is that a workout?) Then I hope to get a trainer ride in at some point.
For me, intervals on the trainer on Saturday (and yard work).
Looking forward to a nice 6-mile run, hopefully sans-stroller!
40km ride on Saturday and an 8km trail run on Sunday with a friend
A nice cycle around the nearby lake on Saturday. Probably hit the pool on Sunday.
Did a MTB ride in Maarkedal, Belgium.
Saturday I rowed 15k through Copenhagen harbour.. It got a bit sketchy through some of the canals, the tour boats are out in force now that the sun has arrived.
This is actually a recovery weekend!
Did a 4 hour bike on Saturday and taking it easy on Sunday.
I will be running some steep hills:)
I ll just do some zwifting this sunday.
A MTB ride while Houston is still asleep.
Trainer workouts because of questionable weather.
Yesterday I did a 20mi bike ride with a friend then finished up with a 4mi run. Today I’ll do TrainerRoad and my long run later.
Rode a bit on the trainer yesterday, cooking at a BBQ for my bike team today
Short run Saturday, then packing up the house to move… (felt like a cross-fit workout!!).
Full day of watching lacrosse on Sunday!
xterra trail race 15k.
The classic, a long run on Saturday and long bike ride on Sunday :-)
Running in the local park.
I had a 5 mile tempo on Saturday and a 8.5 mile run on Sunday.
Just cycling around Copenhagen to cheer on the runners on the Marathon today!
1000m Swimming in the morning and 1.5hrs bicycling in the afternoon
Finally some weather for a nice ride on Saturday but unfortunately rain on Sunday.
Ventured to a new hill here in Boston yesterday — today, getting set to use the Analyzer to troubleshoot my powermeter with an indoor trainer ride!
Cycling in the Tuscan hills
Recovering from herniated disc so slowly making my way back into workouts. Swimming at Masters practice on Sun AM!
I was did 16km run in ABANO TERME IN ITALY tomorrow I will you use my MTB in Verona!
FR935 would be nice
This weekend continue a birthday celebration with Stand Up Paddle boarding yoga, and a run.
3 hour ride Sunday
Enjoying the sunny but not too warm weather running and on the road bike.
Planning an easy bike ride along the beach, if the rain lets up.
I’ll be snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea and in cenotes with my wife and daughter. And some running too.
I’m just gonna rest! Ciatic pain is killing me!
Doing a trail run this weekend.
This weekend I’m doing easy runs since we have a week-old son and I have to take our daughter to soccer and gymnastics classes. :-)
Cycling in the sun!
Well, the weather has finally broke up here in the north country, so its cycling, cycling, cycling, with some Victoria Day fireworks thrown in…..
Went in a 3 hour mountain bike ride with friends.
Different kind of exercise this W/E: Building “my” new MTB trail. Seems the project has been invaded by millions of nettles during my 3 week vacation.
With a little luck, the scythe might scare the camping Romas away too…
Rode my first 100km ride on Saturday.
Summery weather is finally here so went cycling on both days.
10k easy run today with dog. Back to work after week off.
Not as spectacular as some entries here but managed to get two 8k runs before starting work yesterday and today. Quite pleased with that actually :)
Saturday was an hour bike, and Sunday about 1600yds in a pool. Recovering from back injury (no clue how it happened, of course). I really need a replacement for my Garmin Swim. Its been a good little watch but syncing is awful.
Off to a paddle with 6 good friends!
Two beautifull slow rides as final preparation for a ride up grossglockner next weekend.
Touring Montreal as we have visit… 20991 steps yesterday and probably the same today… That does count as sport right ? ;-)