My (new) Precious

[Dunder2004]

This is Grace, my new Forerunner 225.

I have used a Garmin ever since I started running nearly two years ago (doesn't time fly?) but have always had one of the older models. My current 310XT is still great 95% of the time but has developed a habit of cutting out due to "low battery" despite the indicator still being around 50%.

I went for the 225, first and foremost, because I am Scottish, and got a good deal meaning it was around £90 cheaper than the (slightly more advanced) Forerunner 235.

As well as normal GPS functions, Grace has an in-built heart rate monitor and works as a activity monitor too, counting daily steps, monitoring sleep etc.

Having fallen off the running wagon for a while, and being Scottish, I fully intend to maximise my relationship with Grace. I will take good care of her and she will exhaust every last Joule of energy her battery has to give!

Happy running all.

[mfamilias Graduate]

Congrats on your new girlfriend - if you don't mind me asking, are you really planning on letting her into your bed so that she can monitor your sleep patterns? She looks like she might take up some room To be fair, your previous Garmin had a very intensive job keeping up with you so I understand its need for early retirement.

Happy adventures with Grace - I'll be keeping an eye on what you two get up to together!

[Dunder2004 Graduate in reply to mfamilias]

He he.

No, I don't think I need a sleep monitor, mfam. I do genuinely sleep like a log.

Quite aside from that, three is a crowd

[mfamilias Graduate in reply to Dunder2004]

Mrs Dunder may take a sledgehammer to Grace, and that would be a sad waste of money... I even managed to injure myself with my ring at night, so I'd probably land myself in hospital if I slept with my Garmin on my wrist

[nhs2015 Graduate in reply to mfamilias]

Now mfamilias don't you think the guys should call their Garmin "Garmine" if it is female? Grace would be more a Garmine then Gary is a Garmin, right?

[Davoda Graduate]

Enjoy!

I looked at one of those, but on my tiny wee wrist it looked ridiculous. Even the guy in the shop knew there was no point in trying to persuade me, indeed he was quite bemused at just how huge it was.

[Dunder2004 Graduate in reply to Davoda]

She is a big ol' gal but very light too!

[Noaky12 Graduate]

Very lovely Dunder. I have a new Garmin too but not the same as Grace.

Ethel is a vivoactive hr & I do cuddle up to her at night.

I wish you & Grace many long & happy miles together. 😊

[Dunder2004 Graduate in reply to Noaky12]

I did wonder who Ethel was from your GC comments on your Eddinburgh race.

The Vivoactive HR is a lovely piece of kit too.

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I've got one of those ! It is big but it does the job. I've had mine for over a year now without any problems. Hope yours is trouble free too.

[Dunder2004 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Henpen, me too.

[poppypug Graduate]

Cor ! Look at that , its one of those all whistling, singing and dancing ones . Have fun with amazing Grace , Mr D.

I'm sure you will be very happy together , put her through her paces, no slacking, Chop chop ! xxx

[Dunder2004 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Thanks Pops, hope you are bearing up.

Grace obviously has slightly different ideas about the pecking order. She kept on telling me to "Move!" when Mrs D and I were watching a movie earlier.

[poppypug Graduate in reply to Dunder2004]

Ah I'm okay thanks ( I think )

Ha ha , Oh heck, feisty Grace already xxx

[melly4012 Graduate]

Grace is a stunner! Hope she's with you for many happy miles!

[aliboo70]

Wow !its like the size of a saucer! You won't miss seeing your stats on that!

very smart dunder!😊😆😊

[Dunder2004 Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks Ali.

That was actually part of my thinking. I have always had 3 or 4 data fields on my main page and a smaller face would make that potentially difficult to read.

[davelinks Graduate]

Very nice! But have you got small arms & hands or is the watch the size of a dinner plate!? A canny Scot! I always like a good deal as well, must be my Scottish ancestry! Enjoy your dinner on the run!😁

[Dunder2004 Graduate in reply to davelinks]

I do have quite small wrists, (for a bloke) Dave and it doesn't look quite as big to me now as it appears in the photo. With that said it is a fair old size.

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Wow, she's a big girl! Have lots of fun together!

[Dunder2004 Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner]

She is but I like 'em big, Ully.

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Hubs has the 235 which looks the same. It is a lovely gps watch and does everything he wants it to. For me though it is massive on my wrist. I wish Garmin would make a smaller version of this watch for us little people. For now my forerunner 10 will suffice as it isn't too big for my wrist. Enjoy your new toy.

[Dunder2004 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks.

Have you, like Noaky above, considered the Viviactive HR? It is also quite large relative to your FR10 but the rectangular design looks sleeker and might be more suitable for you.

[Tomas Graduate]

Congrats on the new toy... errr... I mean new tool! I used to have the predecessor Forerunner 220, and it was a mighty fine watch. I'm sure the 225 is even better, and that you'll be thrilled with everything Grace can do for you. If only she could lace up running shoes as well!

[Dunder2004 Graduate in reply to Tomas]

Toy? Toy? How dare you!

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

Blimey Dunder, that's as big as a dinner plate!