Charmin Garmin....

[Mummycav]

Hello my lovely runners, happy Sunday to you...I am envious of anyone who ran this morning, I love an early Sunday morning run when it feels like the world is still asleep, alas though, no run for me this morning as I ran yesterday at parkrun and celebrated my birthday with a bbq and a few drinks...well, when I say a few...

So my birthday fell on a Saturday, obviously I knew I would be starting my birthday off in the best possible way...and of course, i was sporting my gorgeous new Garmin...i absolutely love it...its so strange not having to take my phone with me, it certainly limits the amount of potential faffage that seems to occur when I'm dashing out of the door!!! I also understand now 'Garmin speak'....all the training plans and VO2 stuff used to baffle me but now, I see what Garmin wearers are on about!!! There is definitely no going back for me now...although I do have a little tinge of sadness when I see my discarded Fitbit laid on its side on my dressing table...I'm sure that will pass though haha.

So, I know one of the main fellas who's involved in the parkrun, he knew it was my birthday so I got a mention and a clap from the other runners when he announced that it was my special day and also got a 'happy birthday Bev' as I crossed the finish line...they were all the first to wish me happy birthday because everyone at home was still sleeping when I snook out of the door with Monty for my warm up walk.

The sun was shining, there were lots of runners this morning 429 to be precise..all eager to get going...after the announcements and the round of applause for the volunteers off we went. My chosen playlist for this run was one that Hidden compiled a while ago now, the mummycav playlist on spotify. I havent listened to this playlist for ages and I'd forgotten how good it was. This got me thinking about Jan...where is she? What's she doing now?? We used to have great fun suggesting songs for her playlists...and would eagerly await her announcement of what the next playlist was going to be...if you have spotify, have a look for them, they're so good!!

So the parkrun went well, it was a fab start to what turned out to be a lovely birthday...I was surrounded by family, i got some gorgeous gifts, lovely cards, lots of hugs and kisses from my children, we arranged a last minute bbq for family because the weather was so gorgeous and we all ended up huddled under the gazebo as the heavens opened later on but that didn't dampen our spirits...we had a great time...how blessed are we when we're surrounded by our loved ones?? I lit a candle for my Mum and thought of the many happy birthdays I'd had with her and how lucky I had been that she was mine. She would be amazed at me running, just like I am!!

I'm looking forward to many happy runs with my Garmin, it took a bit of time getting music on it but once that was done everything else was easy...If you're looking to buy a new watch I would definitely recommend this one. I'm looking forward to my next run already!!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone xxx

MC

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Happy birthday for yesterday; it sounds like a good one from start to finish. 🎂🍰🧁🥂🍾🍹

And your watch looks gorgeous mummycav, not like a sports watch at all. Which model is it? Playing with your Garmin will add a new dimension to your running and you can bore your family with your stats.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you Dexy5 ...it certainly was a good day. I can see eyes rolling already...and I've been doing a virtual run a month too so the novelty of a medal arriving thought the post is also starting to wear off!!! Haha xx

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Happy birthday to you Mummycav for yesterday, so glad that you enjoyed your run, especially at the finishing line when someone sang happy birthday, I bet you can't wait for this weekend as you are enjoying your running, especially the parkruns so much.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you for my birthday wishes AlMorr ...I went into the butchers later on and I am friends with the lady who owns it and they starting singing happy birthday when I went in for my sausages!!! I had a great day x

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

👍

[Tbae]

Happy birthday Bev.❤️

Lovely post.

Yes where is Jancan run.🤔

Pleased you are delighted with your Garmin choice.👏👏No buyers remorse.🙈🤣

👊💥🏃‍♀️⭐️👏👏

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Thankyou so much Tbae , def no buyers remorse! Hope you're doing ok x

[Tbae in reply to Mummycav]

You and I are both Leo’s.A day apart.Not so with years and decades indeed.🙈🤣.

Doing good thanks Bev., Mr Winter will come and rescue me soon enough.🤣

Keep on keeping on.Your love of running is infectious.❤️👏👏

👊💥🏃‍♀️⭐️👏👏💪

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Happy birthday 🎂 Tbae, I hope you have/had a great day. 😊

[Tbae in reply to AlMorr]

Yes thanks Alan.

House very quiet.All family have departed and all travelling home.

👊💥🏃‍♂️⭐️👏👏.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Ohhh...happy birthday Tbae ...I hope you have as lovely a day as I had xxx

The years dont matter...you are amazing xxx

[Tbae in reply to Mummycav]

Your right Bev.👍Yes great day.

Age is just mind over matter,

if you don’t mind it doesn’t matter.🤣 ❤️👏👏

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Haha brilliant x

[TailChaser Graduate10]

Happy birthday Mummycav! Sounds like you had a brilliant day. I know exactly what you mean about your Fitbit, it’s like pushing away an old friend. Youngest kitten has mine but he doesn’t treat it with the respect it has earned 😉 but it is so nice going out without the phone. Enjoy!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

That's exactly how it feels!! My old friend, pushed aside....its very strange not having to take my phone.

Thank you for your wishes x

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

How do you get your music without your phone Mummycav?

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

This watch is a garmin vivoactive 3 music...you have to download Spotify then sync your watch with the app and all your music is stored on your watch! Amazing eh?!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

It certainly is 🎶🏃‍♀️🎶

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Wishing you a VERY Happy Birthday for yesterday 😀. Sounds like a really lovely day. And what a lovely Garmin!!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Thank you so much skysue16 ...it was a perfect day.

Yes, it's a very good looking piece of kit isn't it?! X

[Jazzyrunner Graduate10]

What a lovely post! Happy birthday 🥳 Your Garmin is beautiful - I have gadget envy 🤩 I still don’t understand how it gets music on it if it doesn’t have internet access... tech magic! I have a new item on my birthday list now 😆

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Jazzyrunner]

Aw thankyou Jazzyrunner ...you def need one of these!!! X

[Jazzyrunner Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

I do, definitely! x

[molly1973]

Happy birthday to you Mummycav! Gorgeous Garmin!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to molly1973]

Thank you so much molly1973 x

[backintime Graduate10]

happy birthday for yesterday - sounds like a great day, hugs and kisses are the best gifts (the garmin wasn't bad either )

happy birthday Tbae for today too

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

Thank you backintime ..they certainly are...they say the best thing you can wear around your neck are your children's arms x

[Tbae in reply to backintime]

Aw thank you backintime.❤️

Stopped counting but still get the bit of fun.🙈🤣

👊💥🏃‍♀️⭐️👏👏

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

I stopped counting when I ran out of fingers and toes

[Tbae in reply to backintime]

🤣That was 56 years ago for me.🙈🤣

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

You see - you are counting

[Tbae in reply to backintime]

No just checking my Alzheimer’s.🙈🤣🤣

[limberlou Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Snap

[MuddledGardener Graduate10]

Gorgeous watch! Happy Birthday for yesterday!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to MuddledGardener]

Thank you MuddledGardener 😊

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Happy New watch and happy birthday. You will love looking at your stats n stuff

🎂🎊👍💐

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

I am constantly on Garmin connect!!! 🤣

Thank you Deals1

[JaoJao Graduate10]

Happy Sunday! Nice watch!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

The perfect birthday really MC! How lovely to get a mention at PR, I bet you felt over the moon! ❤️

Yes, join the happy Garmin crew. Mine still does more than I know what to do with, but I love it. It’s not the music one, but that doesn’t bother me. You’ll never return to your Fitbit now (sorry Fitbit - I did the same!) Garmin all the way! 😀

Happy running! ❤️

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I was, all those runners clapping for my birthday felt really special...

I'm sure I wont fathom everything my watch can do, they are amazing arent they? And I thought my Fitbit was the bees knees, little did I know! I'm enjoying being in the Garmin family

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

It is a great family... I love my Garmin... it tells me lovely things

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

There’s all sorts on it!

[Hidden]

Gorgeous watch Bevlar and well deserved. I promise you won’t miss your Fitbit xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Hidden , this watch looks massive on my wrist...I've had a few comments on it already. I'm a Garmin convert ready! How are you after your soak? xxx

[Hidden in reply to Mummycav]

Less creaky, just the tops I’m of my legs where they meet my hips are still stiff. I look like I’ve just got off a horse!

I like the larger size watch. My Polar is even a little bigger. I think it makes our girly wrists look fragile and feminine 😂 xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Ooo, you'll have to rest them a bit longer I think Hidden , you dont want to be walking like John Wayne all week!!! Haha...

I haven't actually seen a polar up close so not sure on the size but I think I remember seeing a photo of you somewhere and thinking that your watch looked big...yes, girly wrists comes to mind xxx

[Hidden in reply to Mummycav]

It might have been my Garmin you saw xxx

[Decker]

Happy belated birthday Bev and happy you are enjoying your Garmin! The hard part is not constantly checking it while you run

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Decker]

Thanks Decker ...hmmm. I know what you mean, I did look at it a lot when I was running...the face is so big it's easy to see..I'll have to try stop myself doing that or I'll become obsessed!!!

[Decker in reply to Mummycav]

Haha it wears off eventually

[Slinkymalinki Graduate10]

Happy birthday! Love the watch - a brilliant gift. Sounds like you've had a perfect birthday. X

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Slinkymalinki]

Thank you Slinkymalinki ...I have had a great birthday....I'm in love with my watch already!! X

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Hey you, Happy Happy day yesterday ! I am glad you had such a great time

That watch is very, very sassy... !

What a great park run too and a lovely surprise being serenaded twice in the same day!!!!

You deserve all those treats and your Garmin...How sassy is that

Many many happy runs my lovely friend xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Aw Thankyou so much Oldfloss ...and to top it all off I have lots of lovely birthday wishes from my lovely friends on HU too xxx

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Oh a very happy birthday for yesterday Mummycav!! Your post is absolutely delightful. What an amazing day you had, lovely lady. 🤩!! 🤗🤗🤗❤️

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Thankyou Fabulous450 I had a great day...no better way to start the day, especially a birthday, with a run xxx

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

I can second that one Mummycav!! 😉🙌🏽❤️

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Sounds like you had a special day MummyCav, lots of love and cuddles from your family, your mum smiling down on you, and a surprise mention and 🎵Happy Birthday🎵 from all the Parkrunners! You (almost) can't mind that extra number attatching itself!😉

That garmin is the opposite of a gremlin...its whispering 'take me out...'😆😅😅

Happy running 😊xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

I sure did Bluebirdrunner and no, I don’t mind a number...that’s all it is really isn’t it? It’s how you feel that matters and I feel good...And you’re right, this garmin is making me what to clock up the runs all the time! Thankyou Jan, you’re always so encouraging xxx

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

It has added Mojo inside the case!!!😉😊xx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

I think it has! 👍🏼🏃🏼‍♀️ Xx

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Belated Happy Birthday and many more happy running years to come!👍🎂😀

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thankyou so much JonathanP 😉

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Happy belated birthday Bev 🎂🎉

You’re Garmin is absolutely gorgeous and so classy!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Thank you so much SaskAlliecat ...I love it...I'm still smiling from when I opened the box!!! X

[limberlou Graduate10]

Only just seen this so happy belated birthday and lovely watch!!💕

I have a cheap Garmin forerunner 30, pretty basic but I still keep finding things it can do that I hadn’t realised ( and I’ve had it over a year now ). And I am definitely a Garmin fan.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to limberlou]

Thankyou limberlou , I think I’m going to be the same, there’s so many features on a garmin isn’t there? I’m def enjoying being part of the garmin family

[SuzyKK]

A little late with my Birthday wishes - but heart-felt anyway! Sounds like it was the perfect day! & omg, yes...! your watch is splendiferous! love it - might have to get one myself, when running distances improve again...

I also miss Hidden & her lovely posts... I know she had some injuries, so maybe like me she will pop back up again soon... I do hope so...

xxx