I am so excited....

[Mummycav]

Morning my lovely family....now I’m not going to beat about the bush....LOOK WHAT I’VE GOT!!! When Daddycav asked me what I wanted for my birthday, well, it wasn’t a new hairdryer, or perfume, or jewellery...I knew straight away that I wanted a better running watch...(who is this woman that stares back at me in the mirror?!) Dont get me wrong, I love my fitbit and I’ll always have a soft spot for it as it’s been with me throughout my running journey and it’s witnessed, and recorded, the highs and the lows, it’s never been close to being tossed into the canal like my phone has when it’s had a mind of its own and driven me mad with tech issues, oh no, my fitbit has been as faithful as a puppy...but, time to move on. I’ve been running for a couple of years now, I’ve got a great pair of trainers and some good running kit and now after plenty of research and advice from my running friends on here and strava, I’ve got a fantastic new watch. I’ve got it a few days early, just so I can set it up....(couldn’t wait really!) I’m like a child on their birthday waiting to open their presents...! I shall report my first run with my wonderful present so watch (!) this space. Happy running in this, the last week of July...where’s the time going?!

MC xxx

[backintime Graduate10]

Lovely present, and happy birthday!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

Thanks backintime , my birthday is Saturday so I may do a birthday park run

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Now that IS a present! How exciting, can’t wait to hear how you get on with it! 🏃‍♀️😍 Happy birthday too! 🎉

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Isnt it just cheekychipmunks ? I feel very lucky and looking forward to my first venture out with it x

[ktsok]

Nice 😎

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to ktsok]

👍🏼

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Cooooorrrrr! Lovely Mummycav. Way to go! Daddycav and a very Happy Birthday and. Happy running👍

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Thanks lexi6 , he knows the way to my heart! X

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Ooh lovely pressie from an understanding DaddyCav😁...this looks like a nice piece of kit MC.

I know how frustrated you have been with your phone (not your fitbit😊), not recording properly, and now you have this beauty to keep tabs on you!

Can't wait to hear how your first run with it goes. You just ran a brilliant 10k yesterday, so maybe not too long a run for your first one😊

Happy birthday in a few days time, I hope you have a special day! 🎁🎂🌹🌹

😊xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

I know Bluebirdrunner , he’s a gem...as soon as he asked what I’d like it as there! Thank you for my birthday wishes, I was in France last time flying in a hot air balloon...the best worst thing I’ve ever done! This year I will prob be doing park run with my trusty new watch x

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Ooh is it on Saturday then?😉xxxx

[quirkybee]

Classy or whaaaaat? 😋😎👍 Fabulous Bev, go out it to the rest xxx 👌

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to quirkybee]

Haha classy like me eh?! Not! I will be putting it to the test as soon as I see a window of opportunity...hope you’re ok missy xxx

[MikeJones68 Graduate10]

Happy Birthday and welcome to the Garmin club!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to MikeJones68]

Aw thanks MikeJones68 ...I’m looking for to becoming a fully fledged garmin member 😉

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Ooooooh 😍. What a great bday present! Daddycav did well! I can't wait to see how you get on with it. I'm thinking this winter, my bday/Christmas present might need to be a new running watch. I've been looking at this one, as well as the 235. Garmin sent me an email yesterday (so timely) and it got me looking even closer at their 45/245 now. I like how it (and I believe the vivoactive) is compatible with the Garmin coach which has an interactive training plan with the choice of 3 coaches that adjusts with your training. Please do let us know how you get on with it 💕

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Yes, it has lots of features SaskAlliecat , I really think you would love it and I haven’t even taken it out for a spin yet but I love it already! I will post about my maiden voyage when I get a chance to go xx

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Don't forget the bottle of champagne to go with the maiden voyage - of course don't smash it on the watch

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

🤣🤣🤣

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Wooh hooo Mummycav!! What a great gift 🤩! Plus a few days early? Well you certainly deserve it 🤗! Enjoy and have a wonderful birthday when it comes too! 🏃🏼‍♀️😁❤️

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Thankyou Fabulous450 , I’m looking forward to maybe a parkrun on my birthday x

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Happy birthday to you MummyCav, what lovely present you got from daddycav.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks AlMorr ...He does spoil me!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Now that is what I call a present Mummycav. You will knock off a minute per run immediately with the sheer joy of wearing it! Just mind you don't run into the canal through staring at your wrist as you run. I am guessing it is waterproof, just in case. Happy near birthday 😊😊

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks Beachcomber66 , I’m hoping for many, many wonderful miles with my new friend! Haha, it will be hard not to be staring at it when I’m running so I’d better watch my step! And yes, it’s waterproof just incase I take an unexpected dip! 😂

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

😊 Just good to see you in your running happy place!

[grumpyoldgirl]

Drool 😋 have fun with that beauty, and happy birthday!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thanks grumpyoldgirl ...I’m sure I will

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Going a delicate shade of green!😋 Happy birthday !🎂

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Haha JonathanP ....Thankyou

[Jell6 Graduate10]

Wowsers🤗

Happy birthday MC🎂🎁

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

Thanks Jell6 ...I’ve a few days to wait yet, prob celebrate the day with a parkrun with my new partner!

[Slinkymalinki Graduate10]

Nice! DaddyCav's a keeper!! Have fun with your new watch & have a lovely birthday too!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Slinkymalinki]

Haha, he certainly is Slinkymalinki ! Thankyou so much x

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

Woohoo!!! Happy birthday!! Enjoy! 👍🏻😁🎉

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thankyou GoGo_JoJo 😉

[Granspeed Graduate10]

Very exciting. 🎉🎉🎉 Happy Birthday, and we will be waiting for the detailed report of all the virtues of the new toy - sorry, tech! 🍰🏃🏼‍♀️

[Aspire24 Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Happy Birthday 🎂 and look forward to hearing your feedback👍

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Haha, yes toy Granspeed !! No, tech...oh whatever, it’s my new partner in crime! I will let you know how it behaves x

[Thecko Graduate10]

Same watch as me - it's a cracking piece of kit 🙂 I hope you like yours as much as I like mine. Great battery life, simple to use, can store music, and is compatible with Garmin's training plans. Enjoy!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Thecko]

Thanks Thecko , good to hear from someone with the same watch and sounds like you love it? It def has some great features, it will seem very strange not having to take my phone with me for music! And the training plans are such a good idea 👍🏼

[Becky1606 Graduate10]

Same watch as I have - I’ve loved every day with it for the last 6 months

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Becky1606]

Yey! And another one with the same watch who sounds like she likes it too!! I am hoping that I will have many happy runs with it and looking forward to trying out the training plans etc

[Fishypieface Graduate10]

Lucky you! Very much deserved ..... plus handy to keep up moral! Have a lovely birthday when it comes xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Fishypieface]

Aw thank you Fishypieface , always good to hear from you...anything to motivate and help along the way eh? Thankyou for my birthday wishes too...think I’ll celebrate with a parkrun, a piece of cake and a toast to all my running friends xxx