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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.
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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.
Heading out on two long rides and going to attempt to not freeze during my first OWS at the lake this weekend!
Had a bike training on saturday and a team 1.8 triathlon with a qualifying 1/16th triathlon today on sunday!
Went for a 400m swim in the freezing English Channel
Hiking in the Spring Mountains on Monday, then off to Mt Charleston on Friday. Running hill repeats in Anthem on Tuesday (and they have some serious hills). Long run planned for the flats in Vegas on Saturday.
Running almost 10 k in first summer-like day along trails in beatiful High Coast, Northern Sweden.
Going trail hiking at the Green Belt in Austin!
Just a quick 5k run inbetween work/study
Cycling
Just a slow hilly 16k run.
Nottingham Outlaw Half Ironman
Long run around the lake then long ride into the country side then a nice relaxing swim.
First 100 solo on bike this year.
Coming back from a flu/cold, looking forward to the weekend to engage our team training hills session along with 6mi of tempo run.
Thanks Ray!!!
Trying to run… morton’s neuroma flare up after a 100k last weekend really got that thing mad. 1/4 mile yesterday told me it’s not ready yet…
On Saturday i ride about 40km with my crosser and sunday i did a lil bike tour with my baby son :)
I want to train for a 5k run with my 7 year old son this summer
Ran a mile as fast as I could Saturday. (Humboldt Mile —Chicago IL). Followed it up with 10 miles at a sexy pace this morning.
a 10k race in the rain on Saturday and a ride in the sunshine on Sunday. thanks for everything Ray.
Run, cycle, rest, recover
Got me a decent run this weekend as I’m upping the short high intensity runs to longer tempo runs. And, managed a decent bike ride and beat most of my Strava pbs on a hilly 16 mile course. Short but sweet training.
Stretch, FTP test, and more stretching.
Running today and yesterday in the sun!
Morgan Hill “Sprint” Triathlon
A short run on a busy weekend!
Trail riding in the sawtooth near twin falls, ID.
Go into the country and climb the hills!
Mountain running in the Mournes.
I have my second triathlon on Memorial Day!!
Raced in the local Bikes for Kids Stage Race here in SLC, Utah.
Trail run on saturday (14km) and a 10k race on Sunday :-)
Workout in the front yard putting big rocks and new plants for decorations for spouse. !!
My girlfriend and I are planning on a hiking trip.
Nice ride in the sun and a little swim to relax
Long run and yoga
Almanzo 100. in the rain wind and mud.
10 mile run on and off road
Recovery, easy bike ride
3 day hiking with my friend!
This weekend I went on a beautiful 80 mile ride in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Started with Parkrun then gave my dogs some exercise finished with a 7km brisk walk/jog with my girl.
Working in the yard – digging through southern clay soil, replacing outdoor plumbing fixtures, and moving ~1ton of dirt…one shovel at a time.
15 miles easy around Chicago.
Week 2 of Hal Higdon’s Advanced 10K Plan… 5mile run with 2 at pace and 7 miles on Sunday
Run the Brooklyn Half!
Ran up to my favorite spot with a scenic view of my town. Blue skies and 15 Deg c. Perfect trail run :)
Just easing back into longer runs after completing a 100 miler
I’ve been committed to my #RunStreak for 2017 and haven’t missed a day! Life only allows up to a mile a day of running plus strength work three times a week. So, it’s far off from typical IRONMAN training. BUT, I’m keeping at it! TODAY, I ran a half marathon. That was tough, seeing as I’ve pretty much just been running a mile a day and my longest run was one-hour last week! ;)
Running, biking, running, and à little swimming
parkrun Saturday, 10k race Sunday
Competing in Chattanooga 70.3
Race a 5k and some cross training
Strength training
Bike course marshal at a kid’s triathlon.
I done my first triathlon… Finishing sprint distance in 1:16:05 for 11th place at Loch LoMan on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond!
Been fighting a cold but went out and rode 3 hours of motocross in the hills of Sandy, OR. Life is short, getting sick happens, but still always give 110% !
Unfortunately I am out injured so my training consists of putting on ice packs ☹️☹️
Taking my daughters camping, hiking and boating.
Just one 5K run, two much work this weekend
Running another 5k with my 10 yr old.
Run after my little cousins as the ran track, played basketball and played soccer
Recovery from busy bike week
No races for this weekend. Gonna do some short intervals.
bike ride in the sun!
Last weekend of Honu training.
Running after my kids that counts as running doesn’t it
Organising the running event for the youngest kids, below 7 years, at the worlds largest half marathon Göteborgsvarvet on Saturday,
but the youngest kids only ran 200 meters, not a half marathon. ;-)
Trail running and orienteering practice with my daughter on Sunday.
Getting back on the bike. I did a nearly 16 mile ride it’s the first ride I’ve done in a year and a half. I ended up crushing previous speed records too. Not bad for my first ride back.
Training ride for London to Paris in July
Watch my kids play lacrosse and get my Zwift on.
Running 11 miles on a rail trail in brutal heat and humidity
Hoping for a brick workout and a long run. Fingers crossed.
Doing 10k trail run, to prepare for strong run next weekend
Another 10 mile time trial trying to beat the evens 30 minute target
Road biking (hopefully) and Yoga.
parkrun on Saturday, easy Sunday rest day
I erged (rowing machine) for an hour yesterday and did absolutely nothing today- hammering out base miles for the fall!
20 km.s/day commute w my road bike ???
open water just around the corner!
Thanks DC Rain Maker,
I am planning to go biking this weekend around Seattle. Beautiful weather these days!
I went turkey hunting with a co-worker. Got. Othing but was still a good time.
Fun weekend! Got in a 36 mile bike ride yesterday that included some good climbs. Today, I followed up with a 4 mile run. Great training!
Really early AM 70km bike ride
I’m going running with my 10 month old son using our awesome “jogging” stroller :)
Cycling !!!
Racquetball and running. Fingers crossed!
Long training run for Mt Hood 50k.
I feel lucky .. i ll be riding my bike
Did over 140km on my MTB and 60 km on my racer this weekend. Something dosent Sounds right there
10km interval hill run on saturday and 100km bike sunday.
We’re just leaving the house to go for a swim …
Saturday run swim and sunday bike and sushi
Because running is everything to me :)
Easy 5K run and watching it rain outside!
Got back in the saddle after a little break. Good weather, good route, good way to spend a day!
Riding my bike in the sun, excellent.
First ever cyclo-cross race today :-)
Brilliant fun, I shall be doing more!
up to double digit run before my bussines trip
Kinda rebooting my life starting tomorrow. New Job, New Gym, New routines. Would love a new gadget to go with.
Got all geared to go on a MTB ride this morning only to have the skies open up with rain! It’s been a very wet spring here in Utah.
Getting my bike tuned up and then going out for a ride
Final training block for an Olympic distance race on memorial day