My mobile phone touch screen has gone bonkers again, I'm fed up with them...
The question is - which Garmin do I want?
I want to see my route, elevation, speed/pace, I'm not really interested in heart rate or anything complicated..which one should I buy?
(it's a bit complicated trying to work out which watch does what here in France)
Have a look at the Tomtom ones as well
Goodness, they look expensive...I've been really happy with Runkeeper up till now, but my phone is not up to the task...
Depends how you look at it, I spent at one time possibly £40 or more a week on beer, spirits etc, If I spend a tenner now its as much, what price do you put on your health, some people think nothing about spending £35 a month on a mobile phone contract and how many people see your shiny new phone, its either in your bag or your pocket. Some people spend thousands on a car to sit in a traffic jam and average 20mph. I'd rather spend more on something that makes me what to do something good, then plug it into my pc when I get home and see how many calories ive burnt or many miles I've done. If it motivates you, then its money well spent I'd say.
Keep it cheap and get a Forerunner 10 or 15, sounds like you don't need anything more than that..
I would tend to get the basic one Curly. That is the Forerunner 10.
The only drawback compared to RK (which I know you are fan of) is that you have to connect it to your PC (USB connection) to upload your activities to Garmin Connect.
That's no problem, you have to do the same with RK more or less, that is you have to be online and I don't have a mobile contract. RK is great but my phone is knackered...I've only had it 5 months, it's the second I've had in a year. Just not up for the task I think. xx
I'd second the advice so far - got for a Forerunner 10. I have a Forerunner 15 because I wanted to link to a HRM, otherwise I'd be more than happy with a 10.
Steve -- what HRM do you use to link to the Forerunner 15??
I've had my forerunner 10 for a week. It does the same as Runkeeper but is more easily accessible and a tad more accurate. I ran my local Parkrun course (alone) and the Garmin was 5k exact but the Runkeeper said 5 . 2k! !!! I was worried the upload would be a pain but it is instant. The only 'downside' I've felt compared to Runkeeper is that it takes longer to get a signal (hence the accuracy!) and depending where I am running I'd want my phone anyway 
I've had a Garmin Forerunner 10 for the past year and I'm very happy with it. It provides all that you've listed. You need to plug it into and sync with a computer to see the information but there's no more faff than that to it.
Forerunner 10!
I find that forerunner 10 gives me everything that I want which is same as what you want and a bit more - route, elevation, speed/pace, distance, intervals, pacing.
I got Gloria the Forerunner 10 for my birthday and she's been an absolute boon. And so pretty
Mine is called Agnes Violet Garmin. My husband thinks I'm mad ........
I enjoy using it - have a forerunner 110 - but don't trust its accuracy.... (see my latest post)
Another vote for Forerunner 10, I bought one on Ebay for £40, less than half the price of a new one! It's really all you need.
I'm dropping subtle hints in the millwalki household, may have to print off pictures leave them loafing around
Forerunner 10. The lilac ones were on sale the other day. Someone posted, forget who. Doh!
A man will tell you that you need the biggest with all the bells and whistles. Us ladies are a tad more minimalist. LOL
They were on Amazon in lilac only for £48 quid I think it was. Soon sold out though , but they keep popping up at random intervals , so keep your eyes peeled Curly xxx
I know what I want and it has to be simple. Pah, trust me to miss an offer...I want one asap, my phone ruined a lovely run yesterday by stopping the workout after 3 seconds, and starting my music track from the beginning over and over, until I was actually jumping up and down swearing loudly in the pouring rain! In the end I turned it off completely and ran with nothing, which was a mistake as I was now so behind schedule Baldy was worried and couldn't contact me.
I would definately go with FR 10 (if you don't ever see yourself wanting heart rate) or a FR 15. I think the FR 10 is much prettier though. We bought the FR 10 for my brother and it seems to work well for him.
I started out with a Forerunner 201 (that thing was huge) bought at a police auction for £40 (lost and found). I then upgraded to a 305 (also very big). I then downgraded to a FR110. I find the charging / sync clip on the 110 is very frustrating so I've gone back to the 305.
Where I live the FR 15 has been on sale for £80 with heart rate strap.
edit: The charge and sync clip on both th FR 10 and FR 15 seems to be better than on the 110. We have two 110:s in the house (my wife has the pink/grey) and both are a hassle to charge and sync with Garmin Connect. I've nearly chucked them out many times. If my wife picks up running (she plans to start W1R1 on Sunday) I will probably buy her a Vivoactive, a FR 220 or Fitbit Surge so she gets simple uploads. She uses a Fitbit one and is very pleased with the device.
One big question - does it talk to you? I've got used to RK telling me out loud my speed and distance every so often.
Nope he doesnt talk, but he goes beep every split (default every 1km)
Thanks that'll do fine. He? I always saw Garmin as feminine...
Then yours will be femenine then 
So...to garmin or not to garmin?
W9R1 but I joined a running club!!!
Curly's turn on the injury couch
Any one else joined a running club?
I have joined a running club! I am now a member of the ‘Running Bugs’.
