Fabulous450 & The New Commitment 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🦾❤️

[Fabulous450]

Hey Runners! 👋🏽👋🏽

I had a wonderful surprise yesterday from an amazing friend!😇 I was gifted a Garmin!!....😲🥰

Truthfully...I was actually a bit scared to use it 😬. I don’t usually want to know the facts & figures. They do say ignorance is bliss 😂, but really, I just don’t like to make this area of life too rigid 🤷🏽‍♀️ and I thought tracking everything might do just that 🥴.

But...it has actually helped me to create some new health and wellbeing goals whilst I am on the LEJOG Tour 🏃🏽‍♀️. I might not get the LEJOG bling, but 💭.....I may as well bump up the rewards! 🤓😁.

I have a 10k plan set to start in September. I can assure you it’s a long plan 😊😉! I think it’s over something like 15 weeks. So it will be a slow build up, which is perfect for me. I’ve not quite got the spring back in my running step yet 😊, but this plan looks like it would work for me, without feeling pressured. I’m a certified 🐌 🏃🏽‍♀️ and I like it!! 😂😂

With a few adjustments that 🐌 may change a bit!! I’m a very lucky lady indeed! 🍀😉

Happy running Runners! ❤️

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

What a fantastic gift, and a lovely poem. Enjoy your new plan and progress through Britain. Happy running 🤗

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Wow that's amazing !

Enjoy your new Garmin and your running journey 😬👍

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks so much Instructor57!! 🤗 It is amazing and it’s so inspiring too. A fantastic nudge really!! 🤩❤️

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks so much Grannyhugs! 🤗🤗 Things just keep on getting better and better! I was very touched by the gift, as it was genuinely given in the spirit of you can do it! And I love and appreciate that. Here’s to Tour De La Britain!! JOG on!! 🏃🏽‍♀️ ❤️

[Fionamags Graduate10]

That friend is a keeper! Enjoy the Garmin - I love mine.

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Hey Fionamags!! 🤗🤗! Thank you! Yes definitely special and always appreciated! 🤩❤️

[Hidden]

Wow!! Your title sounds like you're a singer with a backing group...'Now, please welcome to the stage.. 'Fabulous 450 and the New Commitment!' 🎤

Love this post. Garmin has really helped my running. It took me over 6 months to get one but they are so important helping me pace and stats etc and of course you can still run 'blind' when you like. I love the sound of your plan because you can stick to it and it's manageable too. Keep shining and keep sparkling 😊

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much GTFC!! 🤗🤗 Never thought of that, but you’re right! Maybe I should have said ‘Fabulous450 & The New CommitmentS’!

My new entourage and I can sing it if you like, 🗣🎤.... but only virtually, with the sound off 🤫!! You might have to make a run for it in real life!! 😂😂

I have been running for 2 years now and just didn’t see myself as having any other goal, except not to stop doing it 😂. I was really impressed with the Garmin when I set it up. It made me think of a few areas that are kind of off the radar most of the time 🤫. Tracking it for me automatically?....it seemed rude not to create a couple of new goals.

If I can run more, I will, but I’m very happy indeed about the prospects!😁! I hear it does a bit of re-adjusting as you go along the way too! So that’s perfect!! 🙌🏽😃❤️

[Hidden in reply to Fabulous450]

'I have been running for 2 years now and just didn’t see myself as having any other goal, except not to stop doing it' is really the best goal to have. This way it's like the roots of a tree and then the enjoyable runs, PB's, adventures, experiences etc. will be the branches bearing fruit.

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

👌🏽 That’s exactly how I’ve played it with myself. The real programme was to create a lifestyle change that was going to help me to be stronger, healthier and happier. I am happy for the energy for fun and adventure to decline gracefully, but only as much as necessary! 😂😉❤️

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

What a great present Fabulous450 and a lovely friend. Great to have a plan and like you say no pressure just enjoy.

Love the quote. Have a great day 😊😊

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks so much Buddy34!! 🤗 Indeed a fantastic friend. I’m humbled by the belief and encouragement too!!

Have a great day too!! 🤩🤩❤️

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Wow you've got fab friends! 😃 Enjoy your new plan and your new Garmin! I do love mine. I'm not making the most of all it has to offer but even the basic stuff is useful 👍🏃‍♀️

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thanks so much Beatlesforever!! 🤗 I know!! 😁😁 I’m very lucky indeed! 🍀! It was totally unexpected and very inspiring too. ❤️

[TailChaser Graduate10]

Wonderful Fab! What an amazing gift! As you’ve already found, you’ll find lots of new incentives in your Garmin that will help keep you going. Lots of little targets to keep you on your toes, keep your mojo going and track your shoes to make sure you don’t use them after they’re past their best.

Good luck with your challenge and LEJOG. Definitely looks like you’re back in there 👏👏👏😍

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

Thanks so much TailChaser!! 🤗 It certainly has inspired me a lot!! I don’t know much about tracking the shoes, but I’ll look into that. Thank you 😁❤️.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

How fab Fab! Well deserved too, you’re a lovely person and have helped many people here on their journeys, myself included. Now, I need to befriend your friend, I have a shopping list 😂🤣

They track more than running of course, so I’m sure it’ll fit your fitness regime well. Have lots of fun on the 10k plan... the HM one is great, but that can wait a wee while huh?

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks so much UNM 🤗! That’s such a lovely thing to say 😳. I will see if there’s any chance of cloning!! 🧚🏽‍♀️

Did you say HM?....☺️ I won’t ever say never 😬 So, we shall see! 😉❤️

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

That’s a fantastic gift...your friend is def a keeper!!! Sometimes it’s best not to know your stats but then, like you say, you can see your progress too so, just like anything in life, there are pros and cons but knowing how much enthusiasm you have and your love for running I think there’ll be more pros than cons in your case and I am thinking that this might just do the trick with regards to the spring in your step...don’t forget my ‘tweaking tool’ for when you have to make those adjustments...you’ll be in John o’groats before you know it!!!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Thanks so much Mummycav!! 🤗 I’m very grateful for the gift and the inspiration. I don’t see myself as likely to get rigid with any plan 😂, but it would be welcomed if it creeps up on me! 👀😲...😁😁😁!

I’m looking forward to continuing on my journey!! ❤️

[Sybilw Graduate10]

I tend to learn about mine when I see posts here saying they’ve noticed VO2 max and running totals. I can see it’s the same screen as mine so I press things until I get to the right screen. I’ve had it for 2 years 🤣. Pretty sure mine doesn’t work out plans though - seems amazing doesn’t it. When I did a computer module at university we got cards with holes punched in them!! The computer took up a whole room. 😳 👵🏻

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

😂😂...nothing wrong with history Sybilw!! If there was no then, there’d be no now!! We can consider ourselves pioneers!! 🤥...well we can if we like, no one would know any different! 🤣

I’ll definitely be learning too! I don’t think I’m ready for V02 Max by the sound of it 🤭! All part of the fun....I’ll get there. 🤗❤️

[damienair Administrator]

Great gift. I need to buy a new strap for my Garmin 35. I am embarking on a 100K for September Journey now myself so look forward to reading all about your progress and being inspired. Happy running and enjoy the watch.

Damien

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Thanks so much damienair! 🤗 I’m being brought up to date with the tech! 😂

Now when I hear of such running figures in a month, I am in awe!! 🤩🤩 That’s brilliant!! Love to hear about it too 😁! That’s truly happy running!....Enjoy ❤️!!

[CBDB Graduate10]

Love your post 😍!

I don’t have a Garmin, but the fun I’ve had with discovering the delights of tracking my own data - especially as a very slow runner - then new apps, and every run’s new achievements .... you’re gonna have so much fun on your new programme!!!

Looking so forward to hearing about it on this forum!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Thanks so much CBDB!!🤗 Garmin is a new world for me. And...I’m right in that slow zone with you, but we can say we’re just savouring the fun OR our body is 😂!! ‘Slow and go’ has got to be better than ‘no go’!! As long as we go!! And we are having so much fun too!👌🏽 Look forward to our catch ups on the journey! 🙌🏽😉❤️

[Hidden]

How wonderful. What a truly lovely surprise from your friend and an acknowledgement that they recognise all your hard work and determination. Enjoy discovering the mind-boggling world of stats and data! I love my Garmin and how it enables me to look back on all my runs and progress.

I am enjoying reading your LEJOG exploits. I've just admitted to signing up for LEJOG5 in a rather embarrassing post, but hey-ho! I'm looking forward to having something to keep me running as the days get shorter and the cooler weather comes.

Happy running Fabulous 😊.

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much Delly-dot!! 🤗🤗

I’ve already been so inspired to make some changes!! Well...if you’re gonna track it anyway?...I’d quite like to see some good stuff! 🤣🤣

So happy to hear you’ve signed up for LEJOG 5! 🙌🏽🙌🏽😁🤩 I’m really enjoying it!! It’s going to be great! Enjoy!! ❤️

[RunaroundSue Graduate10]

That's a lovely gift. You will enjoy using it, I am sure

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to RunaroundSue]

Thanks so much RunaroundSue!! 🤗 It already feels like when you get a great birthday or Christmas gift as a kid! 😲....it does this?....and...😲 it does that? 🤣🤣! Lots of 😲’s! 😁❤️

[Speedy60 Graduate10]

A slow runner is a very noble thing to be. We run slowly so that all the other runners can feel good about themselves. It's a tough job, but someone's gotta do it.🐌 😉

Enjoy!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Speedy60]

We all fit together nicely!! 😁 Otherwise 😲...it might be a little boring! Knowing it’s possible is also a great inspiration! 😉❤️

[Kat332zz Graduate10]

Great gift, should be really useful all round, especially for your LEJOG.

I bought a Garmin for my daughter. She doesn’t run but is trying to get fitter and healthier all round and she loves it.

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Kat332zz]

Thanks so much Kat332zz!! 🤗 Yes, it really does highlight so many things that I don’t really think too deeply about, but as it’s there....well it has to be looked at!! I understand the complete saying is "Curiosity killed a cat, but satisfaction brought it back.".... I like it!! 😁❤️

[Kat332zz Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Just out of interest which Garmin is it?

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Kat332zz]

Oh I had to look...Forerunner 45. It’s great for me Kat332zz 👌🏽, but I’m sure it can do far more than it probably will ever be asked to. 😂❤️

[JoggingBear]

How fabulous for you!

I must look into Garmin models too. I’ve been on the bike (and fell-walking) more than running lately so I hope there’s one that’s good for cycling too.

Good luck on your journey with your new partner 🏃‍♀️ 💻😊

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to JoggingBear]

Oh thank you JoggingBear!! 🤗 It was a truly wonderful gift!! 💝 I think Garmin is great for cycling, as it supports multiple sports.

Enjoy too!! 😁❤️

[Hidden]

Lucky you! Another excuse to stare at stats - that’s all I’ve done ✅

And impress your mates!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much Alan93! 🤗 It may take a while before I understand them fully, but I’d certainly recommend it to anyone for the motivation it gives you!! It’s brilliant! 😁❤️

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Lucky lady. It will be great to see you posting your running journey again. Have fun with your garmin too. 🏃🏾‍♀️👏👏

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks so much Dexy5!! 🤗 It certainly has injected a lot of motivation and a sense of fun! 🤩❤️

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

You can earn badges too!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Ooo Garmin are awesome, I love mine and what a great gift

We are on week 5 of that plan and it’s not too hard although does stretch us

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

I have fallen in love too!! 😁 Early days though, I was just told to move while I was at the till in the supermarket!! 😂😂

Week 5...😁 That’s brilliant WillowandSola!!! I think I need a plan to run alongside LEJOG. I don’t feel compelled to get there, but I’d like to feel as though I got to as close as I can to John O Groats in 12 months. ❤️

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Good luck, I turned the move notification thing off on day one, it just doesn’t work in the middle of meetings at work

Love my Garmin

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you!!🤗 To be honest I didn’t know it was on. Must be on by default. It made me laugh! 😂 The cheek!! 🤣🤣❤️