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Garmin Has Arrived!!!

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I_willGraduate
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Well, I sat and looked at the parcel for quite some time, anticipating and savouring the moment.

Oh, just look at it will you? I mean, just look at it!

It makes beepy noises and does a load of clever things and now I'll have all my stats to look at. I'm running with it later today but I wore the heart rate monitor around for a while yesterday and it was fascinating watching my heart rate fluctuate.

It's a brilliant gadget, can't wait to track a run without losing GPS signal, which is what kept happening with the app I was using. I can programme it with my B210K too, and lots of other stuff, but you probably already know!

Thing is, who else can I tell who will be vaguely interested?!

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MarkyD profile image
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My goodness I_will, that's huge. ;)

Now, stop delaying and take it out for a test drive. And post lots of data when you get back, I can't wait to find out what it can do.

"Goes slightly green with jealousy".

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I_willGraduate in reply to MarkyD

Got it on eBay ... waited and watched for a good deal that was what I really wanted. I like how chunky it is!

And yes, sir, will report back with stats later! :-)

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LauraeGraduate

OOhhh the excitement!!!!!! And yes , tell me, tell me!!!! I look forward to a full review once you have used it for a while. Was it easy to set up and is there a quick set up bit ( I am rubbish with instructions I get bored) But most of all ENJOY!!!

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I_willGraduate in reply to Laurae

Thanks!

There are full instructions and a separate fast set up guide. The full instructions go into detail on all the clever things it can do, but the basic setup guide just covers basic usage of time/distance etc. :-)

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PollypandaGraduate

Oooh, exciting! Which version is it? I have the Forerunner 220 and heart rate monitor, which is brilliant. I love my stats. Look forward to seeing feedback how it handles :-)

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I_willGraduate in reply to Pollypanda

It's the 305. Will let you know :-)

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paul2014Graduate

Happy new watch :) Looking forward to your next update and reading the stats :)

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I_willGraduate in reply to paul2014

Thanks Paul2014 :-)

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danzargoGraduate

Man that's a big one! Looks amazing!

Although not as big as my 32" Plasma TV which I've cellotaped to my wrist along with my iPhone running Endomondo. The only drawback is the massive extra weight I have to carry when I'm tonking out a 10K!!

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I_willGraduate in reply to danzargo

Lol! It beats carrying my tablet around, which was my previous strategy!! Makes me feel like it's the 80s again :-)

(Or maybe I have a deceptively thin and slender arm!)

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AncientMumGraduate

Hummmm I'm suffering serious Garmin envy here :)

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I_willGraduate in reply to AncientMum

Well, don't know when your birthday is AncientMum, but the big festive season of the year (which I refuse to mention in June) is only 6 months away!!

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AncientMumGraduate in reply to I_will

Haha doubt I can wait that long :)

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catkin69

I'm so jealous! My husband has one and I really need a pink one!!

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I_willGraduate in reply to catkin69

Maybe you should treat yourself!

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frannyfranGraduate

Enjoy! Happy running

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I_willGraduate in reply to frannyfran

Thanks! :-)

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VixchileGraduate

Enjoy your new toy!!

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I_willGraduate in reply to Vixchile

Thanks :-)

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BoPeep9009Graduate

Oooooo it's beeyootiful!

Nice buy! You're going to have SO much fun with THAT and all the data - oooooooooo Nice Buy!

Always delighted to see and hear people's stats - the more the merrier :-)

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I_willGraduate in reply to BoPeep9009

Was meant to go tonight but I succumbed to fish and chips instead! Tomorrow morning calls!

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BoPeep9009Graduate in reply to I_will

yummie :-)

Easy on Sunday mooooooorning .....

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I_willGraduate in reply to BoPeep9009

Hehe, let's hope so!

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