The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit

Ray and Ben discuss the sale of Recon Jet to Intel and whether or not Ray is an early or late adopter. Other topics include Periscope, the FitBit IPO, and power meters under $400. Links: Brain Training for Endurance Athletes Doping in Triathlon Subscribe to TRS Radio to hear more of Ben. Rate the DC Rainmaker Podcast on iTunes and leave a review. Visit Ray's website for in-depth product reviews and much, much more.  

Ray joins us slightly hungover after attending a flash-mob style white party in Paris the night before. Nevertheless, he answered all of your questions with precision and grace. Links:  Trainer apps.  The app Ray was forgetting was RideWithGPS. Subscribe to TRS Radio to hear more of Ben. Rate the DC Rainmaker Podcast on iTunes and leave a review. Visit Ray's website for in-depth product reviews and much, much more.  

Ray joins us from high in the Alps at a Polar product launch for their new cycling computer that will compete with the Garmin Edge 500. We also discussed new GoPro products, SRAM wireless shifting, activity trackers and much more. Links:  TRS Radio Handheld Gimbal for GoPro. Automatic Shifting system. Automatic lap for Garmin.

Topics for this episode include Ben ruining the show, Android versus Garmin Connect IQ, rollers versus cycling trainers, pricing of power meters, and more. Plus, will Apple put Garmin out of the watch business?   Links:  Chris "Macca" McCormack on TRS Radio Dave Mirra on TRS Radio Dave Mirra Roller Video Omelet on Rollers Wahoo BlueSC V2 Drone Fireworks on Lake DCR Cave

In this episode Ray breaks down the waterproofing of the Apple watch, Garmin and optical heartrate monitoring, and ANT+ versus Bluetooth smart. Then Ray and Ben share their opinion about getting started with running and triathlon for beginners.   Ray also discusses how he likes living in Paris and if he’ll be there forever (his family in the US will definitely want to hear this answer).  Check out the live coverage of Ironman Texas that Ray referenced. Subscribe to TRS Radio to hear more of Ben. Rate the DC Rainmaker Podcast on iTunes and leave a review. Visit Ray's website for in-depth product reviews and much, much more. 

Ray Maker analyzes and solves the 50 Women to Kona issue once and for all. Then, he does the same with the “smart hat”.  What should an ultra-runner who runs for 30 hours + use for a watch? What are some inexpensive ways to retrofit a mountain bike with a power meter? Finally, Ray and Ben answer a pointed question about their sexual orientation. Visit TRSriathlon.com for all things triathlon and listen to the latest episode of TRS Radio featuring an interview with Gwen Jorgensen. Visit Ray's website for in-depth product reviews.

Does technology cause us to set false limits on ourselves? What is the future of live triathlon coverage? Ben and Ray discuss the differences between the Garmin 920XT and Polar V800 plus more thoughts on the Apple watch and cycling power meters.  Visit TRSriathlon.com for all things triathlon and listen to the latest episode of TRS Radio featuring an interview with Gwen Jorgensen. Visit Ray's website for in-depth product reviews.

In this episode, Ray discusses his whirlwind US tour of sports tech companies and how he avoids conflicts of interest. Questions from listeners include topics like time management, the Garmin Vivo Fit watch, the future of Ray's business and whether or not he will ever create his own product. Visit Ray's website for in-depth product reviews. Visit TRSriathlon.com and check out TRS Radio, Ben's irreverent and hilarious podcast.

In this episode Ray and Ben discuss the Apple Watch and then they dive into KICKR vs CompuTrainer, whether or not Garmin will add features to older products (and structured swim workouts?), and whether or not someone should ditch their ultra running partner.  Not to mention what Ray would do differently if he were to start DCR all over again, and how he manages travelling and training.  Plus, when do I call out companies when they crap the bed on product support? Visit Ray's website for in-depth product reviews. Visit TRSriathlon.com and check out TRS Radio, Ben's irreverent and hilarious podcast.