Hi All!
Thanks for finding the Valentines Giveaway page! As I said in the Newsletter, this is a giveaway just for you, Newsletter Readers! Ray won’t be sharing this on Twitter or any other various forms of social media.
I’m sure you’re impatiently awaiting “WHAT IS THE PRIZE??”
The winner will get a $500USD credit to CleverTraining.com, our most excellent partner in this giveaway crime. By supporting the site through Clever Training you also can save 10% on basically anything they sell (or get points instead). If you win, you can use that credit for anything. Seriously. Well anything on their site.
How to enter:
Simply leave a comment below. Preferably an idea to peer pressure Ray into doing something romantic for his one and only this Valentine’s season. Otherwise, do be sure to leave some sort of comment more than just a word, as that sometimes leads to your comment getting stuck in SPAM. And no matter how much the Hawaiians try to sell it to you, there ain’t nothin’ good about SPAM.
That’s it. Go forth and good luck!
The giveaway entry period will run through Thursday, February 14th, 2019 until 11:59PM US Eastern Time. Winner will be selected randomly. One entry per person.
Thanks Ray. I Def just read the girl’s section at the bottom as I am a new dad and would love to be expat
Trying to get my wife into Zwift….in the most romantic way possible!
Opting for a valentine’s DUO side power meter
Where I grew up, we used to have a saying, “Happy wife, happy life.” PS – it applies to husbands, too – it just doesn’t rhyme as well!
❤️❤️❤️ Start the day off with a hand-written meaningful message of love to your beautiful wife. And make sure to have a favourite treat on hand for breakie like a pain au chocolat or croissant. Later suggest a pre-dinner sunset walk followed by a glass of local bubbly and a hardy but healthy fresh dinner. Gifts might include a new piece of workout clothing or jewellery (can’t go wrong with gems ?).
Fingers crossed!
Flowers always work!!! Great initiative btw 🙂
Every day is Valentines Day; Eliminate the notion that one day a year is the time to celebrate time with your loved one – the current holiday has become a commercial activity.
Why not paint a wall of your cave in the favourite color of your wife for valentine’s day?
This would definitely help the training budget!
I say go for a romantic sunset (or sunrise) run along the beach.
Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
Maybe the classic “get babysitter and go for dinner” is nice?
Nothing says love like some quality training gear!!
Ray….my advice…keep it simple and write her a letter telling her how much you appreciate her for not only being an amazing wife but also a great Mom! You’ve won the lottery my friend! Happy Valentine’s to you both!
Happy Valentines!
$500 would go down nicely! Happy Valentine’s Day to all on Thursday.
The only gift you can buy your partner this Valentines Day has to be the new Sram eTap AXS groupset. Surely nothing else will do!
Howzit from DC: enjoy Cape Town and be sure to try the Seven Apostles for a romantic seafood meal!
“Preferably an idea to peer pressure Ray into doing something romantic for his one and only this Valentine’s season.”
Ray, my sage advice to you is… If you don’t treat her like a queen the rest of the year, Valentine’s day is too late. Never take her for granted.
Hello!!
Happy Valentines Day, and thanks to Clever Training for helping with these awesome giveaways!
Happy Valentines Day!
Ray should bake a cake for you!
Surely a dinner out isn’t too much to ask?!
Nice newsletter!
How about treating your loved one to a tandem bike turbo session on your Wahoo Kickr this Valentine’s Day? 😉
As someone with two small girls (about the same age as your two) I know if I let my better half get away on a bit of a shopping spree on Valentine’s day that’d go down well. And of course I could go and use a clevertraining voucher to do my own shopping at home (when little person nap time arrives…)
He should spend all his time with you, Lucy and the peanuts! No website activities allowed! ?
Please send some warm temps and shine to New Hampshire, we are probably going to have our 6th snowday tomorrow.
I could use a new watch 🙂
Thanks for putting this on and for the chance at such a great prize!
Hello, happy almost Valentine’ Day, may the odds be ever in…my?…favor.
I’m only here to copy others ideas, When I say copy, I mean get inspired.
I have always had luck with a nice bouquet of flowers. Some added chocolate may help as well.
Here’s hoping
HVD, Bobbi. I suggest that Ray demonstrate his love by giving you the most romantic of gifts, a pizza oven.
Take her on a trip.
Happy Valentines Day!
Ray,
Roses are red
Violets are blue
I have a beautiful wife
You do too
Happy Valentine’s to you both
Would love to win, fingers crossed!
Ray, just make the Girl’s heart race for Valentine’s day.
The newletter is awesome! Specially the “In-Depth Thoughts”!
Champagne is never wrong! ?
Hello from the currently frigid East coast of Canada (Halifax). I have to say that perhaps dinner at one of the many fine wineries South Africa has to offer sounds like a great idea for Valentine’s Day.
Sounds like you are really enjoying Cape Town. I’m super envious.
Here is my comment, I will buy a powermeter when I win !
I’m the least romantic person my wife know, so I am very sorry but i cannot help you out with any valentines idea, .. .. ):):) Hope i win 🙂
Hello from Newfoundland where it’s a balmy -7C at the moment. It looks a little warmer over there.
Get her a pizza oven!
Something romantic on V Day? How about some “parenting coupons” where he takes both kids so Mommy can go do whatever she wants (ladies night out, spa day, exercise, etc). Sound good? Good. Let’s do that! ?
Ray … come on, Paris is so close …
Happy Valentines!
Oooh SRAM eTAP AXS….Yes! Please shower your sweetie with goodies….like really cool romantic running or cycling tech!
Hello from Foxboro MA where we’re waiting for the snow later today.
And, I’m thinking mountain top picnic for V-day.
Enjoy and thank you!
First to Comment! Happy V-day
Happy Valentines WEEK … yup a whole week to remind those in your life how important they are since life took over most other weeks. I am a firm believer that for V-Day more than any other it is the thought that really counts. I have taken over the day so I could pamper my hubby and let him off the “hook” since he makes my life so much more enjoyable (and unbearable at times as well).
This is our first Valentines as empty nesters so it’s time to spice it up!!
I think you guys should do something that reflects back on your travels. Or something that reflects what got you where you are now. What about a meal (homemade) with taster sizes that reflect favorites from where you have been. I am vegan but as a Canadian if I weren’t, POUTINE would be in there!!! Or even a “spa day” where you pamper each other, separate days of course.
What could be more romantic than exercising with your significant other? Happy valentine’s day!
To buy a Valantine gift for myself
When did you say valentine’s Day was?
Have a great time together! Thanks for this giveaway.
This news letter is the high light of my Tuesday mornings, keep up the great work!!!!
Hi! Happy romance week!
I’m as hopeless as Ray when it comes to valentines day ideas! Sorry!
Yay! Nice dinner at home for my wife and I Valentine’s day
Ray should buy ‘the girl’ a nice new bike with Sram etap axs (in pink) 😉
Ray, get her to a store she likes and not only support her on buying nice clothes, but when she picks one, suggest a nice matching style and THEN take her to lunch and finish the day with a nice family activity. The peanuts are result of valentines, after all!
Another giveaway, cool.
Happy wife, happy life. Make the effort ?
How about a dive in a Cage with the sharks? I heard that’s a Thing in South Africe.That sure would bring out Ray’s urge to protect his Girl!
The Girl does great newsletter, Ray, do her a great Valentine’s Day!
Let Ray buy the pizza oven and make him cook your favorit pizza and some nice wine
Time for a romantic mountain biking trip!?
Assuming you’ll still be in South Africa, Ray should plan a date out of the city. Go to the Stellanbosch region and hit up some of the wineries. I bet pinotage pairs well with chocolate!
For Valentines Day old fashioned breakfast in bed with lemon-ricotta pancakes and blueberry syrup is sure to please. Don’t forget the flowers!!
Ray could make you a romantic, valentines pizza… if only he had something to cook it in!?!
Happy Valentine’s Day, Maker family! Awesome giveaway.
Hello
the girl seems like a nice person
Hey Ray,
Ha Ha Ha, what about procrastinating your usual business this week (anyway, what is deferred is actually not going to be avoided) to bring your sweet heart to the stars on Thursday … Yes, it’s valentine’s day. A nice sunset picnic with a playlist of the significant songs of your life with The Girl.
Have fun !
What are you talking about, spam tastes good.
Greetings from DC! Hope things are well in the Rainmaker household!
Congrats on your top 5 Bobbi!
All I want for Valentine’s Day is a sub 1:40 half marathon… 😉
Not sure anyone with 2 kids still does Valentine’s Day..
what about a tandem valentines ride?
Please let me win this time! Your Valentine:)
Ray should take the Girl to Kloof Street House for a nice and romantic valentine diner 😉
Hey Ray,
I think the Girly deserves a nice romantic Bike ride dinner!! Candlelit of course.. You can attach some to the end of your Tri Bars with minimum fuss.. and if you are wondering what to serve on this glorious evening here is my suggestion.
Starter course: Cliff Nut Butter filled organic (blueberry and almond butter)
Main Course: strawberry jam sandwich with butter!! bit of effort on your part to not squash these will show real LOVE
Dessert: Lärabar cherry pie flavour with!! Untapped’s Maple syrup all over it…..
And to wash it all down… a nice chilled original flavour Gatorade!!
If you somehow manage to pull this off i expect photos!!
Whatever you decide to do, have a fantistic evening,
Regards
Paul
I believe that unencumbered free time with the family is the best Valentine’s gift!
I think you might want to change the deadline to this year 😉
I have never been really good about peer pressuring other people so all I can suggest talk about it non-stop asking if he knows what are your friends plans but never asking about his plans..
What’s more romantic than his & hers trainers??
Have a nice meal somewhere!
Pretty sure that Ray will have 100 – or more – ideas on how to make this day ‘special’ for you 🙂
A secret giveaway? I won’t share it. Too bad for Valentine’s Day.
I could use a new running watch.
Peer pressure!!! I’d say do something fun for Valentine’s but more importantly give her random (positive) compliments throughout the year
Haha, I have been feeling guilty since upgrading to a Fenix 5 while my significant other still rocks a FR220..
Share the love Ray, time to get a tandem bike and ride with your sweetie!
Ray – you know she (The Girl) makes everything possible for you…so push the boat out and show you appreciation- but most of all your LOVE.
Hey Ray! Go treat the girl to something special for Valentine’s day, she’s awesome!
Over the years, I’ve given my grandchildren “wishes”. They come in various “sizes” (dollar, difficulty value, etc). tiny, small, regular, large, larger, “anything”. They can keep them and combine up to the next size.
I’d say give your partner a wish.
They can wish for ANYTHING within the scope of how big you define the wish. It might be fun to sketch out some sizes for future use with the peanuts, as well as with each other. The discussion on limits, etc. alone should be fun – haha.
happy valentine’s day
Going on a quick skiing trip is always fun for valentine’s! you guys should do that. gotta take advantage of the snow!
PS. Spam is great!
Hey Ray be a romantic and get your wifey something nice.
Hi Ray, uninterrupted time with the girl is a great way to show her you love her on Valentine’s Day!
Since you both like eating so much why don’t you find some great native Food, get the Kids taken care of for the day and enjoy some freee time 🙂
Always enjoy reading your newsletter 😀
A new AEROAD CF SLX DISC 9.0 SL that would make my knees tremble
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend; so are new power meters, Garmin’s and trainers. Happy Valentine’s!
Ray, get a sitter and take your wife out for a lovely dinner. While at dinner record your heart rate before, during and after you tell her something really special.
It’s valentine’s day this week?
Wait a sec…am I the first to comment?
re: Valentines Day ideas, sorry I got nuthin!
Have a great one!
Cheers,
Derek.
Hi, love the newsletter and the reviews. Waiting for my Neo2 to arrive tomorrow as a replacement to a broken Flux so it was great to watch the sound comparison video
Ray I hope you will be spoiling your wife on Valentine’s day especially after her top 5 race finish.
Dinner Cruise on the nearest river and a dozen Roses
A nice valentine’s 6am swim ???
Happy Valentines Day
Picked a good day to read the newsletter!
Ray, pack a nice picnic in a bike trolley and ride out with The Girl to a nice viewpoint!
I love your work.
Pick me! And Ray, take the Girl out for dinner.
Ray, consider doing what I’m planning – cook your lovely wife a romantic V-day dinner (pizza oven?). Have a great one!!!
Open Air Cinema
Romeo & Juliet at Nooitgedacht Wine Estate
link to capetownmagazine.com
Ray maximise the effort! Namibia romantic desert camping and extreme gps testing: all in one romantic shot!
Uh? Am I really the first one to comment? Girl, get your man a pizza oven. Ray, make your woman an awesome pizza, add some flowers and a nice present.
Happy (nearly) Valentine’s Day!
Buy the girl a half marathon entry!
Buy the girl something nice (even though I personally think Valentine’s day is a scam).
Happy Valentine’s day to me
Pick me!
I am secretly leaving my comment as a secret entry to this secret giveaway!
Thank you both for all you do to keep us so informed and up to date on the latest out there!
And for Valentine’s Day… Ray… this one has to come from the heart… there is no app or watch for this one!
–Steven
My wife always said that the most romantic thing I could do for Valentine’s Day was to very quietly sneak out of the bedroom in the morning, feed the kids and the dog, clean the kitchen and then take the kids out of the house until at least mid-afternoon.
have him make a cheesy strava art run or riede for you
39:02 is amazing!
Tandem bike tour!
Aw, definitely do something, Ray! You will never regret showing the person you love that you love them ❤️
Love the newsletter. Great job on your race!
Nothing says Happy Valentine’s Day like a paper shredder!
Chocolates, definitely chocolates for Valentine’s Day
Can’t help with the Valentines Day suggestions. Other than hoping my wife and I actually get to sit for dinner and talk about something other than our kids and our parents, I am fresh out ideas.
How about doing a Stravaart heart and write The Girl in it?
You will both train, use technologi and show your love.
Ray could promise you a heart-shaped pizza for next year’s Valentine’s Day with his new pizza oven 🙂
Valentine’s Day… go for a couples massage
Hey Ray, you could put on a romantic dance with a bunch of drones up in the sky for her!
Please pick me!
Breakfast in bed!
Happy Valentines Day!
Have an new experience together, every year <3
Happy Valentine’s Day
I cannot give you or Ray any suggestions but would like to participate in the giveaway.
Keep up the work with the newsletter and everything else as well.
Happy Valentine’s Day! Cheers!
OK, dinner and talk about the 5 best moments together in 2018.
When love is true between a person and it’s smartwatch, it’s forever, there are no wandering eyes or thoughts about regret.
I love a Gouda cheese pun! Happy Valentines Day!!
Happy Valentines!
Hello
Maybe a nice home cooked meal, Africa edition without all the usual gadgets Ray has at his disposal.
duct tape roses
Go give your wife a day off of her daily grind. Give her a day of no responsibilities and let her do what she wants for Valentine’s Day whether that is swim, bike, run, eat, or sleep.
personal massage
Newsletter fun!!!!!
Hello and as a far as a valentine romance. A relaxing meal sans kids is always nice.
I love dcrainmaker reviews!
$500 would be a great gift to spoil my Valentine (myself)!
Take you to Maui to checkout the various flavors of Spam and he might as well climb Haleakala while there.
Ray, I can’t believe you are such a slouch in the romance department, LOL! Time to kick it up a notch, use your noggin, and plan something big for the Mrs. My suggestion is to make your own plan. Your wife isn’t ever going to let you live it down if your best Valentine’s Day was some idea from a random dude on the internets ;-), LOL!
Please keep on going with the newsletter
Happy Love day from Bangkok. When are you two going to visit?
Valentine’s for us is now a family party where our 2 girls are almost demanding more attention then my wife. Since we do love them very much, it still makes sense to celebrate with them. Do enjoy this day as a couple while you still can.
Happy Valentine’s
Maybe I can win something for my lovely wife?
Get the Peanuts washed and to bed for a week, then do the dishes, all after pouring you a glass of wine for R&R time. $ Cost = Free. Worth? Priceless.
Hello!
Love to get the letters and reminders of what is new. Great response on questions too. Happy Valentines day.
Pretty neat little idea here. Hope the Makers have a good Valentines.
Happy Valentines you two!
Happy Valentines Rainmaker Family. Here’s hoping the parents can get a night out on the town.
I think Ray should write/draw something romantic for you on a GPS map!
Need mi some material luv!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
I want that prize.
And Ray, give to The Girl what ever she wants!
Love the work you guys do. Thanks for all these years of great reading.
Will use this for some his and hers new kicks and a bolt on for my Wahoo training universe!
Ray doesn’t need any peer pressure to know he should be doing something great for you on Valentine’s Day. 🙂 Have him bake you a cupcake. Hopefully he knows how by now!
Make a fancy dinner and let the girl relax.
Koreans like SPAM, too. Just sayin’.
Keep up the great work, both of you!
ET
Come on Ray! Don’t let kids take away the romance with your wife! Pony up!
Happy Valentine’s Day
Spa Day is always a good gift.
My ex-wives say grocery store roses are just as good as flower shop roses.
Loving the power pedals my husband purchased me for Xmas based on DC review! We are now in the habit of checking reviews first before purchasing anything! Happy Valentine’s Day. <3
I bought my wife an ebike so that we can ride together. Maybe this would be someting for you guys. 😉
Happy Valentines!
Pourquoi je t’aime…
La réponse est juste devant moi
Dans la lumière de ton sourire
Dans le charme de ton regard
Dans la douceur de tes caresses
La réponse est juste devant moi.
maybe Ray can reuse this lines…
If you really want something, you should beg, borrow or steal. Hope this comment helps.
Merry Valentine’s Day!
Draw a huge heart on the map using his favorite watch.
If he has a longer training he should add a few other characters too. Eg: <3 Valentine 2019 <3
Love the newsletter!
still thinking…
Breakfast in bed is a good Valentine’s morning activity!
Happy Valentines DC – I think you should take the kiddos out for the morning and let Mrs Maker sleep in / get a run in / drink a hot cup of coffee for a change – with an 11 week old baby that’s the most romantic thing my Mr could do for me right now!
How about a cooking class for two – you and her – seeing as you’re in Paris? Maybe it’s been done but surely can’t tire of it in the city of lights. 🙂
Thanks for the newsletter. As a fitness geek, married with 2 youngsters as well, it gives me a chance to live a bit vicariously through you guys with all your travel and fun. All the best.
Adam
PS thanks for the reminder about Valentines