The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit

They dig into Garmin's new Varia RearVue 820 radar and what makes it unusually capable. Conversation covers brighter lights, longer and wider detection, and the tricky UI that takes time to learn. They debate lane/orientation usefulness across regions and compare accuracy, false positives, and classification quirks against rivals like Wahoo and Lezyne.

Ray and Des chat about a battle between Suunto and Garmin over smartwatch features, including GPS antennas, training feedback, and watch flashlights. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // For the most in-depth sports tech reviews: DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog References: xxx The FIT File Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468d The FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732

Ray and Des chat about the new paid Garmin Nutrition and Food Logging feature for Connect+ and if it's actually worth it. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Related Videos // Garmin Food and Nutrition Logging (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/Sel6s-7ZCdk?si=wu2eYHSOWwfjZMf4 Garmin Food and Nutrition Logging (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/zbvNgQC2lj0?si=vyNqprT09dQX_bjn Garmin Food and Nutrition Logging (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/01/garmin-connect-nutrition-logging-connect.html // For the most in-depth sports tech reviews: DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog

Ray and Des chat about the summer and fall releases from Suunto and COROS including the COROS Nomad, Apex 4, and Pace 4 as well as the Suunto Race 2 and Vertical 2. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan Related videos: COROS Nomad Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/mQvqOFZDiMo?si=FMavR7yREZbIRmTr COROS Nomad Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/c-UnsJJhdfs?si=N9F_cof77_-e-q6h COROS Nomad Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/08/coros-nomad-in-depth-review-comparison.html Suunto Race 2 Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/O0AnKvQaPOM?si=Z7ExtDGd1Ma6_MSE Suunto Race 2 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/TpEoe4npYZM?si=u944rBGbRfuZFdXx Suunto Race 2 Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/08/suunto-race-2-in-depth-review-finally-accurate.html Suunto Vertical 2 Review (Des - YouTube): Coming soon Suunto Vertical 2 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/TxS5lD2lnWk?si=K2oiK8NV_jyxAUE_ Suunto Vertical 2 Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/09/suunto-vertical-2-in-depth-review-flashlight.html COROS Apex 4 Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/F2bORMcdGT0?si=fmL1aIiOH8Eh_GEJ COROS Apex 4 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/R8L4xOQ7PxU?si=qvPhskQBC7lTApxl COROS Apex 4 Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/10/coros-apex-4-series-depth-review-comes.html COROS Pace 4 Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/yKtG9MqzvWY?si=RRl8EQfDP-ERjM9U COROS Pace 4 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/3rJcVVD7TbE?si=8iEyQrdDJJzDgnI3 COROS Pace 4 Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/coros-pace-4-in-depth-sports-review.html Chapters: 0:00 In this episode... 2:00 COROS Nomad 10:49 Suunto Race 2 14:47 Suunto Vertical 2 23:11 COROS Apex 4 31:45 COROS Pace 4 37:37 2025 Report Card for Suunto and COROS 45:06 What's Coming Up... // For the most in-depth sports tech reviews: DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog

Dive into the latest buzz around Whoop's legal troubles with the FDA and how it affects wearables. The hosts break down the features of Amazfit's Helio Band and contrast it with Whoop’s offerings, particularly in training load metrics. Discover why seamless tracking is crucial for everyday users, and learn about the regulatory implications of medical-grade claims. With insights into the FDA's concerns about ECG and blood pressure features, this discussion is a must-listen for anyone interested in fitness tech!

Ray and Des chat about Strava's lawsuit against Garmin and why they're demanding Garmin cease selling devices. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // For the most in-depth sports tech reviews: DesFit on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog Also check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com

DC Rainmaker and DesFit chat about Apple's biggest Apple Watch release in years with the new Ultra 3, Series 11, and SE 3, but also the new AirPods Pro 3 with built-in heart rate. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan Chapters: 0:00 Apple Watch Ultra 3 17:36 Apple Watch Series 11 27:23 Apple Watch SE3 30:32 Apple AirPod Pro 3 Related videos: Apple Watch Ultra 3 Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/FNfJUYdd2yc?si=bFb6HSmXQrBAuTAp Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Series 11 (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/WKAYALYLWxg?si=Ej67u7vbdqjw5vId AirPods Pro 3 Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/Cp0pGzWMvwI?si=DG4WMXTqso3khPH9 AirPods Pro 3 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/fZwOUYjUVjA?si=ZbSme3WZpHyBaEXd Apple Watch 2025 Everything new (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/NuHN3eWOkyU?si=34eTgOCmEGWBwJjl Apple Watch Ultra 3 Everything New (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/Suui3Dn6h2Y?si=0Bv7bN93gfgJ3iiA Apple Watch Series 11 Everything New (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/bgB55pLTd3E?si=mYZ5lgrP7fZj18ro // For the most in-depth sports tech reviews: DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog Also check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com

Ray and Des chat about hot new summer cycling tech with a new Garmin bike computer, smart wheels from Zipp, the new SRAM Force AXS and Rival groupsets, and even new indoor training tech. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan Chapters: 0:00 In this episode and what's next? 2:34 Zipp 303 SW / 353 NSW 8:41 SRAM Force AXS and Rival AXS 16:36 Elite Rivo Smart Trainer 24:57 Garmin Tacx Zwift Virtual Shifting 28:53 Zwift x H2O Audio Headphones 32:39 Garmin Tacx Alpine 41:09 Garmin Edge MTB 1:00:58 What's in the next episode? Related Videos: Zipp 303 SW Review: https://youtu.be/0VKHzp1hjMo?si=3mzsaKA06GGtpB11 Sram Force AXS Review: https://youtu.be/6THzJcMfAkg?si=HvDFVpGaAehnFFmw Elite Rivo First Look (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/0VKHzp1hjMo?si=3mzsaKA06GGtpB11 Elite Rivo First Look (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/06/elite-rivo-499-smart-trainer-wifi-hands-on-details.html Garmin Tacx Zwift Virtual Shifting: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/06/garmin-zwift-announce-tacx-neo-2t-3m-virtual-shifting.html Garmin Tacx Alpine Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/ZYP0vPE99fw?si=NTL6Cf5TVZ-83yFO Garmin Tacx Alpine Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/aMV_7drm7Ag?si=B4Inepebbu6Y0PGd Garmin Tacx Alpine Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/06/garmin-tacx-alpine-gradient-simulator.html Garmin Edge MTB Review: https://youtu.be/hXqOHQOwOjs?si=ePbEejYvr30CHLPr

Ray and Des chat about all the new smartwatches and sportswatches that have come out so far this spring and summer including new watches from Suunto, Garmin, Polar, and more. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan ///// Related videos /////// Garmin Forerunner 970/570/HRM 600 (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/fVmfiRBqCkk?si=W6FPac-SeRUvK7-6 Garmin Forerunner 970/HRM 600 First Run (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/gXz8PktgLfs?si=M0fxWTqGq3Nsr8Wd Garmin Venu X1 (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/Q5bQl8umqr8?si=ke54uFZFSh8Tq2BO Garmin Venu X1 (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/zByRglpbNxw?si=mbwbnIiX0pqu9tTH Suunto Run Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/xyqRG_hD8po?si=4qyO2OKsVVdHLRux Suunto Run Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/FZW8RGb1ST0?si=l1dv_0QPxPtzsV1F Garmin Index Sleep Monitor Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/6tdoBivbIoU?si=gi_hDSJe2CvWM5NB Garmin Index Sleep Monitor Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/HwnTsp1C8Nw?si=6fkwGQCK-8eoj_jR Polar Grit X2 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/sA_GDpGGrEI?si=sND0yvFlzS63zRR1 Polar Grit X2 Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/06/polar-grit-x2-in-depth-review.html Polar Grit X2 (Des - YouTube): // For the most in-depth sports tech reviews: DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog Also check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com

The hosts share insights from their experiences at Apple's WWDC, diving into the exciting features of watchOS 26. They discuss the shift to a year-based naming system and unveil innovative updates like Liquid Glass UI and gesture controls. A standout is the AI-powered workout buddy that delivers personalized motivational messages. The Carrot Weather app also gets a spotlight with custom workout alerts. Finally, hydration strategies from Precision Fuel are featured, emphasizing performance enhancement and the importance of nutrition for optimal workouts.