Garmin 620 Review and 8 things I did last night.

1.  I ate Trader Joe’s minestrone soup with some added grilled chicken and bread on the side.

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2.  I was sent a picture of these and I think they would be the perfect running accessory.  

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3.  I was extremely jealous of Kara Goucher’s dinner.  I agree with her hashtag and I am glad she refers to sweet potatoes as heaven too.

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4.  Hung out at my sweet Grandma’s house.

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5.  I stopped for the good stuff at Maverick.  Gas station treats.

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6.  I heard Brooke continually call her blanket her scarf and wear it accordingly.

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7.  Of course we snuggled.  

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8.  I was in bed by 9:54 because mile repeats make me exhausted. 

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I get extremely excited when my watch awards me with a medal and tells me that I set a new watch PR or that I have completed my longest run using this watch.  I also think that I will clear out the records at the beginning of each new training cycle so that I can get excited all over again to set distance/speed records:)

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Not a sponsored post or anything like that but I just wanted to share my thoughts and some info about this watch:

My first GPS watch was the Garmin Forerunner 305 (which still works 7 years and many miles later) but I have also used the the Garmin Forerunner 10 (great price and does awesome with the basics) and the Garmin Forerunner 405 (Skinny Runner sent me hers… now that is a good friend).  

I have been using the Garmin Forerunner 620 for about 2 months now and I absolutely adore it.  

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Pros:

-Light.  1.5 oz.  I am used to the 305 (aka the computer on your wrist ((I still love it though)) and so I was amazed over how light the 620 is.

-COLOR display and touchscreen.  Because I love running gadgets, I get pretty excited about the latest and greatest technology.

-It is able to ‘withstand pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 meters’ which means you could use it for swimming (on the surface at least)!  I can sweat all I want with it on:)

-It automatically uploads (with wifi) your runs to Garmin Connect (and social media too if you want) which makes it super easy to keep track of everything.  Free training plans are offered with the 620 (and the 220) on Garmin Connect.  

-The strap of the watch is extremely comfortable and flexible.  

-The ‘Race’ feature.  I haven’t raced with the watch yet but I have played around with this feature.  This watch has run, ride and race profiles for you to choose from.  The race profile allows you to switch around to all sorts of data that you don’t normally need on a normal day of training.   When I am racing I like to know every ounce of information that I can get and this feature is pretty sweet to me.  Also, with the ‘live link’ you can set it up so that you can be seen by your family/friends which I will definitely be using for races (works as long as you have your phone with you)!

-Charging it is simple.  With my 405 it always took me a minute or two to fit the charger into the watch properly but this one is magnetic or something and it takes about 1 second to connect to the charger.  The battery life is great on this watch which means I don’t have to remember to charge it very often—>  up to 10 hours in training mode and 6 weeks in clock mode.

-It offers cadence and ground contact time which has been super interesting for me to play around with and to help me see where I need to improve.  

-The 620 gives me vibrate reminders which is nice because a lot of times my music is too loud to hear the beep… i.e. at each mile it vibrates and shows me the mile time.  This has also been great to use for when I program in a workout and get the reminders when to recover/go again for the next interval!

-It takes pretty much no time at all to find and connect to the satellites.  My previous Garmins always took a bit (especially the 10) to find the satellites but I haven’t even had to wait for the 620 to connect.  This saves me from holding my arm up in the air and jumping in attempt to make the watch find the satellites faster.

-There are a lot of complaints that the watch looks cheap or that it is flimsy but I don’t get the feel at all.  The watch is extremely light (which may be why people feel it is flimsy?!) and I love the white/orange color scheme that I picked.  

Other cool features that I haven’t tried out yet—VO2 max estimate, race predictor and recovery advisor (it tells you how much time you should take to recover before you do your next run based on your heart rate during your workout).

Cons:

-Sometimes when I am using the touch screen I have to press it a few times before it registers.  This usually happens when my fingers are really cold or my fingerprints must have gone missing for a few seconds.  Not a huge problem in my opinion but it does happen sometimes.  On most occasions the touch screen is pretty responsive.  

-It is pricey.  $399.95 ($449.99 with HRM bundle).  (FYI many of the same features in the 220 for $150 less)

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What GPS watch do you use now?  Pros and cons?  Which ones have you used in the past?

Favorite running gadget?

Favorite fast and simple dinner lately?

2 things you did last night?

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Favorite simple dinner lately is definitely zucchini “zoodle” spaghetti with meatballs. It’s so easy and SOO good.

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My husband and I have the same watch and we love it. I don’t understand the complaints about it being flimsy, I’ve never felt like that at all with it. And I really love that I don’t have to wait for it to connect to satellites like I did with my previous Garmin.

Last night I ran and watched the last two episodes of The Good Wife!

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Two things I did last night, put my baby to bed with lots of kisses since he is cutting teeth and was in bed myself at 9:10pm.

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I wear the 620 and love it! Although, it’s almost too much watch for me. I don’t use half of the features!
My watch is definitely my fave run gadget.
Fast dinner: taco salad
Last night: bales granola bars…today is National Granola Bat Day (recipe on my blog)

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Sorry…baked granola bars!

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This is the second time I’m seeing stuffed potato skins on my computer today and I want them now!Favorite fast and simple dinner is burgers over spinach topped with homemade mayo and a side of sweet potato fries :)

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I have the Forerunner 220 and la-la-LOVE it! And it’s a funky purple too :) .

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I’m pretty sure that I am the only runner that doesn’t have a GPS watch :)

2 Things from last night: 6×400 interval run and veggie chili for dinner

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I actually love that you don’t have a GPS watch. They can be helpful but also annoying and “get in the way” of the joy of running. I think I am about the only reader who is not a “hard core” runner/racer. Just run 4 x per week for 4-6 miles at a time. I probably shouldn’t even have a Garmin but I do :)

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I have been eating sweet potatoes almost every night…I pair it with either a turkey burger, chicken breast or just all on its own.
I actually participated in a group fitness class for the first time last night. Only other group class I have done is spin. It was fun, then we hit up the sauna to be all sweatalicious! It was great!

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I run with the Garmin 10 right now and love it, although the 620 features sound awesome! The Garmin 10 can sometimes take a while to find satellite, which is not fun when it’s freezing outside!
My favorite fast and simple dinner lately is roast chicken (we cook a big one at the start of each week), roasted sweet potato fries, and bell peppers or spinach. Yum!

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I’d been using the Garmin 210 since 2011 seamlessly. But it just started going wonky and I can’t seem to get it working again. On Sunday I received a Garmin 10 as a “random act of kindness” gift (it was from a friend but she meant to send it anoymously. oops). So I’ll test it out tomorrow. I’m actually looking forward to the fact that pace is on a second menu so if I want to see my pace I’ll have to toggle. That just might help me run by feel and not focus so much on the exact pace.

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Awe. That’s so sweet of your friend.!

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I use the Polar M400 and although it’s not in the same league as the Garmin 620, it’s still a fantastic watch for the money. Soooo much information comes out of that watch, for all activity types as well. Plus it was less than $200 in the Black Friday sales with HRM so I can’t complain at all. It’s not amazingly fast at getting GPS signal but it’s tolerable and consistently around 30 seconds. It tracks general activity and sleep patterns too, and automatically syncs over bluetooth when I’ve finished my activity goal for the day.

Last night I made veggie soup for the first time in ages and loved it. Put way too much ginger in so it was pretty hot but that’s OK! Then I read about good coding habits (I’m a developer). Exciting times!

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Thank you for the breakdown of the Forerunner 620 features. Some cool options there. I have the 220 and was always wondering what I was missing; the race option and the wifi syncing is a better than that offered in the 220. I used to use the Nike GPS watch but this new Garmin 220 is a million times better!

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I still have my 305, too – it’s just enough info for me, and it’s lasted quite well.

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That Garmin looks nice! I love the “Race mode” feature. I have the Garmin Fenix as it makes the most sense for trail running – it lets you set way points out on the trail so you can use the map created while running to navigate back, which is amazing if you’re somewhere with no phone service and you get lost. It also has very strong battery life which is key when running ultramarathons. I wish it uploaded my data via wifi, though! I have had it since sometime last fall and still have never managed to plug it in to my Gamin Connect. Maybe I’ll do that today??

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Ugh I worked until very late last night. Too many deadlines. But I do have an article being published this Friday which I’m pumped about. Dinner has been fish and Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes.

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I need a new running watch! I might have to check it out. I was at work from 7am-9pm so when I got home I ate dinner, watched a movie and slept. My quick and easy dinner- oatmeal. Love it.

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Currently rocking the Garmin Forerunner 10 because it sticks with the basics which is all I need….and because it came in purple.
Can’t help it.
I run faster in purple.
It’s science.

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I keep seeing that watch around the blog world and I NEED it!!! Ok, I don’t need it (I do have a Forerunner 405 I got years ago) but this one seems way more comfortable and it’s way prettier!

I wish I had a gas station with that kind of treat!

Last night…I watched Dance Moms and ate a big bowl of ice cream. :)

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I splurged on tbe 220 for myself, a few weeks ago, and love it! I love the uploading feature and live tracking plus it’s so pretty (I love purple!)

Last night, I had my girls over to watch the Bachelor (we had to wait a night) so my supper consisted of all the lovely snacks and treats we had out! Yummy!

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I have the Garmin 610 (aka the older version of what you have). While I love it, I probably only use a quarter of the features. I used the forerunner 10 before that and didn’t like that I had to switch screens to see my pace/distance/overall time.

Favorite past dinner lately has been whatever I have stored away in the freezer -usually leftover soup!

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I got a my first Garmin (the Forerunner 15) for Christmas and I love how simple it is to use, plus it’s turquoise! The only problem is it can take a long time to locate a start. My super-fast dinners usually involve eggs and some veg – and I like anything that requires only one saucepan. Yesterday I ran and watched some TV in the evening after a very busy day at work! Hope everyone’s training is going well!

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How do you think the Garmin compares to the fit bit in terms of calorie tracking?

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I have the purple 220 (aka Lola) and I heart her to the moon! (although on this morning’s run it did do a weird glitch…and my running partner who has the same one also did it at the exact same time. We were at about 6.65 miles and it all of a sudden beeped that we hit mile 7. Both watches did it at the same time which was bizarre…. and of course told me that I had a new fastest mile time which was not the case. That’s the first time that has ever happened in over a year of running with it though.

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I don’t have a Garmin, but I have thought about getting a Fitbit or some kind of tracker.. however, I think I would get obsessed.

Simple dinner… stirfry with shrimp or pizza bagels! I bet Brooke would love pizza bagels.

2 random things.. I worked out for an hour, then did an hour of Zumba, and then did 8 minute abs… and I realized 8 min abs is hard! but only if you really, REALLY workout hard beforehand. Usually if I do it after just a regular work out, and I never feel it.

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Dinner was at the Whole Foods food bar last night and they had plenty of roasted sweet potatoes which made me really happy.

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The 620 sounds great! I have the 220, which has many of the same features. I use it with Garmin Connect where I keep track of my miles.

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I’ve been using the Garmin 620 since Dec of 2013. I’m one of those nerds that need new tech stuff as soon as it comes out. It’s my third garmin and my absolute favorite so far. I love, love, love it. I call it ‘Coach Garmin’! Enjoy it. It’s chock full of features.

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I need a new Garmin- thanks for the review. Mine keeps doing weird things, like shutting off randomly, or finding satellites then not recording distance.

My favorite quick dinner lately is a buffalo chicken salad. I mix spinach, chopped carrots, celery, radishes, and green onions with cooked chicken breast and frank’s hot sauce- kind of weird, but really good. I need to try those sweet potatoes!

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I just got the 220 in purple :) I am in love! It has similar features to the 620 minus the race predictor and race/bike mode. I love that the backlight can stay on because of the time of morning that I run. I love that I can program my intervals and the vibrating is super cool.

Fast and simple dinner: french bread pizza, enchilada pie, taco soup…

2 things I did last night: read and a get a massage.

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I use the Forerunner 10 right now and I love the simplicity of it. It really gives me everything I need. My two recurring issues: 1) it deletes my runs sometimes before I have a chance to upload them. I’ve gotten into the habit of taking pictures of my watch screen in case this happens. and 2) it does take a long time to find the satellites sometimes. My boyfriend taught me the handy trick of plugging it into your computer before you head out, so it can find the satellites that way, but I don’t always have my computer available! So it only helps like 60% of the time. I’m thinking it’s time for an upgrade. Thank you for the good insight on the 620!!!

My favorite running gadget is probably my Panther Vision hat that has a built-in light on the brim.

Fast and simple dinner has been canned chili (it’d be INFINITELY BETTER with homemade) over spaghetti noodles. It tastes SO GOOD after a long run out in the cold!

2 things I did last night: My speed workout (8 x 400s) and watched an embarrassing amount of Friends on Netflix.

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I have a Garmin Forerunner 10 that I’ve used for the last couple of years without any problems. My boyfriend got me a TomTom runner cardio for Christmas and it’s so. much. fun. All the stats ever. The only downside is it’s bulkier than the 10. Still love it.

My go-to easy dinner is an obscene amount of roasted veggies and some chicken sausages. Quick, easy, and delicious.

Last night I made red curry for dinner and picked my boyfriend up at the train station.

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I love Grilled Cheese dinners! Sometimes chicken pot pie if I have leftover roast chicken. So yummy!

I use a Garmin right now

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I have the Garmin 910 for triathlon training. I mostly run though so I’d say 80-90% of the time I use it for running. I LOVE it when racing triathlon though. Before this I had two other gamins – the 405 but I didn’t like the touch bezel. I sold it and got a Garmin 220 which i really liked but randomly died on me at less than a year. They gave me money back and I upgraded to the 910 and have not had any issues. I guess the biggest con is that it is pretty large and sometimes takes about a minute to find satellites.

Dinner – stir fry!

Last night I ran with a new running group and watched the new episode of Fixer Upper. I love that couple!

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I have the Suunto ambit 2s and I love it. It does everything from counting my laps while pool swimming to telling me my open water swim distance . It has a mode for weight training, indoor cycling, trail running and cross country skiing. It is the most amazing gps watch I have ever owned and I got it for $260 on Amazon. Also the website that I download my data to is awesome.
Last night I watched celebrity apprentice while riding my bike on my trainer.

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I use the Nike Plus watch. Pros: Big screen, easy to read, you can upload your progress and compete with other runners. Cons: It sometimes has a hard time connecting when I want to start a run. Last night I watched the State of the Union and watched videos of drones flying over oceans and mountains on youtube.. my husband is obsessed :) It was really beautiful though!

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i think i have the Garmin 210, and it’s been great — no complaints. then again, it’s the only one i’ve used, so i have nothing with which to compare it. two things i did last night: started my last semester of grad classes (hallelujah!) and hung out with a friend for a bit before going to bed way too late for a work night. yawn.

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I have the Garmin 220 and I LOVE it! By far my favorite!!! I wanted the 620 because I wanted it to tell me my VO2 stuff….but it wasn’t worth the extra $ to me. I have had the 210 and I think the 110.
My watch I guess would be my favorite gadget, but I also love shoes!!!! (not sure if shoes count as a gadget :))
Favorite quick dinner…bbq chicken legs in the crockpot

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I have the 220 and it is amazing! The only downfall is I have to remember to install the latest software before running a race. I ran a marathon last year and it never locked in signal because I hadn’t updated it in a month or two. It also takes longer to find satellites the longer I wait between updates. I didn’t have these issues with the 10. But there are SOOOO many more positives this one has that the other lacked. I still love it even if the OKC memorial marathon was a total disaster for me last year :)

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2 things I did last night;
1. CRAFTED!
2. Watched an episode of Law & Order SVU

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Let’s see…two things I did last night. First, I made dinner for the family and then cleaned the kitchen, so clearly it was an exciting evening. Then I got our boys ready for bed earlier than normal and enjoyed a little extra time snuggling and reading about 329 books with them. Heaven…

Favorite quick dinner — crockpot chicken and dumplings.

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I like the Garmin 10 a lot because it does all the basics. For my personal needs, I don’t need a lot of fancy things!

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I just use the Forerunner 10 which is great for me. I am not a racer or training for anything. I go out for my miles and want to see how far I went and how “fast” I went.

Simple dinner = crockpot + chicken + can of soup or salsa.
Serve over rice (the kind that heats in 90 seconds in the microwave)

Last night = made sirloin steaks + prosciutto wrapped asparagus & then ended up watching a reality TV show I told myself I was not to watch but I really was not in the mood to watch the State of the Union. So, I guess it’s OK, except I ended up setting the record for future episodes. Sigh….

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I have the Garmin 310XT. Pros: you can get tons of information from it, you can use it for biking (switch to mph), and for swimming (fully waterproof, but I’ve heard gps doesn’t work well if you’re wearing it in the water). I also don’t have to charge it much but that may be because I only turn it on for my runs. Cons: It is huge. A baby computer right there on my wrist.

Two things I did last night: made risotto for the first time ever, which was delicious, and studied math (all I have been doing lately since my PhD qualifying exams are coming up in less than two weeks!).

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I have a Garmin Forerunner 10 because I’m a broke student and it’s all I can afford. Someday I’d love to have one of the bigger fancier Garmins though!

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You know, in all my years of running, I’ve never used a Garmin. If I need to map out a new route then I’ll carry my phone with the GPS app. I run for peace of mind and I know that if I started timing myself all the time that I’d get way too worked up and get myself injured in a hot hurry.

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I got my first one in the summer and went back and forth for a long time on which one to get! I had looked at Garmin’s for a long time and it was the one I originally wanted. But I ended up getting the TomTom Runner purely because I loved the fact it had a heart rate monitor built in! It took me a little time to get used to it and how to do different things, but now I absolutely love it! It does everything I need it to do!

I’ve been loving soups lately, I think it’s because it just got really cold over here in England and I love having a warm soup for dinner when I get home from school :)

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2 things I did last night… organized and unpacked (we just moved to a new apt!) and went on a (short, but still) run!!

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I always get so much joy when my Nike running app lists all my “rewards” and new PRs!

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I also have the 620- same colors as you- and I love it! I have had it for just over a year and I have the HRM run to track VO2 max and other stuff, but my HRM recently stopped working. I ordered a new battery because I tried to figure out what the problem is and thats the only thing I could think of. Its out of warranty and I read that the batteries only last about a year. I want to get back to tracking all my data so I hope it works!

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That sweet potato looks AMAZING. I need to get more creative with how I fix mine!

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I needed SR’s watch when mine broke so now I think she likes you more than me and I’m sad.

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I just discovered a new favorite simple dinner last night. Making pasta noodles out of broccoli slaw. Sooo easy! I topped them with pasta sauce and meatballs.

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Never thought of that! Sounds good. I need to try.

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Clearing out data so I continued to get accomplishment medals totally sounds like something I would do! That made me laugh. :)

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Love her scarf. Lol. Looks like you two had a good night :)

I actually have a Tom Tom watch. I actually really love it, not as spendy as the Garmin and it does all the necessary. I especially love how fast it connects, speeder than the garmin. Overall good. Con I would say the app glitches a lot

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I have the Garmin forerunner 15 and it died today, I wasn’t even using it and it had said the battery was full so I am really nervous. I will have to call Garmin and see how it can be fixed.

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I currently have the Suunto Ambit2 and love it! I had a Polar years ago that didn’t have GPS, just a foot pod. I wore that thing out. I then had a Garmin 305 that did not last. The battery died about 2 hours into the Santa Barbara marathon :(

2 things I did last night – coughed and blew my nose! Fighting a cold/flu and haven’t run since Saturday. Trying to listen to my body, because it hurts just to walk to the kitchen :(

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I have the Sunnto Ambit2 and love it except it is not super track friendly. Luckily I run with the best running friend ever who has the Garmin 620 so she sets us up for the track repeats! I have thinking of getting this watch for awhile but I also have the Garmin 10 and how many running watches does a girl need…..ALL OF THEM. ;)

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Janae-
Curious if you’ve used your watch on either the treadmill or the track. I have a forerunner 10 and like it, but it’s way not accurate on the track and no use for treadmill. Love the blog!

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I agree about the treadmill:) I use my garmin on the track mainly as a stop watch because I agree with you, it isn’t super accurate on the track. Hope you are having a great day!

Thanks,
Janae

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The 620 looks amaaaazing but I probably don’t need all of those features. I have the 10 (in green) right now and I love it! Although it does take a long time to find satellites, especially around my tall apartment building. I had the FitBit before that but I really wanted something to track my runs in real time.

My favorite simple dinner: Breakfast skillet! Get out a cast iron skillet, put some cubed potatoes on the bottom with some sausage. Cook that all together for 15ish minutes, then crack eggs on top. Cook another few minutes, melt cheese on top of that, then top it off with salsa, sour cream, avocado, all that good stuff. So good and so easy!

Last night I had dinner with my husband and son (spaghetti with meat sauce) and after the boy went to bed we watched Downton Abbey!

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I like to make a stir fry when I`m feeling lazy and want a quick and easy dinner.

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my sister in law got those gloves for my sister for Christmas. They are JAZZ.HANDS.

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You had me until the price. YIKES> Ugh. That is crazy expensive.

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Skinny Runner sent her your watch? That is a good friend. Like best friend for life!

I use the Garmin Forerunner 405 and have been for the past 5 years. It’s been good to me considering how much abuse it has gone through. That’s awesome that your watch automatically uploads the workout! My watch came with a USB to load them on and I lost it within the first year of owning it… yeah awesome.

Had blueberry eggo waffles for supper last night with a banana. Super healthy, right?

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I had the 10 too but since I moved I cant seem to find it anywhere. It was definitely a decent basic watch, but I am loving these 220 and 620s that I am seeing around. I love the display and everything about it. Maybe one day…

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Omg you and Brooke always make me smile! So cute! I have been loving this super yummy easy dinner: A baked sweet potato (you can even just microwave it or use a leftover) mashed in a bowl, topped with 1/2 cup of rinsed and warmed blackbeans, some avocado cubes, and chopped steamed broccoli… mix it all together in the bowl and it is just oh so yummy… chicken or scrambled eggs can be used in place of the beans! So yum!

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I’ve been using the Garmin 620 since beginning of December and I love it. It’s funny how much you appreciate a good charging cradle when the last one sucked so much!! I also like the vibration alerts. I agree, sometimes the touchscreen is a little insensitive. I do not like the recovery feature…I once went to reset my watch after 1 mile and the recovery feature was still on at the time and it told me I needed 36 hours of recovery after that 1 mile run before my next workout. It immediately was disabled at that point.

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Brooke is just so cute it hurts (in a good way of course!)
So glad to see that you’re still doing well after everything that happened in 2013. :)

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I love my Garmin 405. I’ve had it for a few years and works perfectly for what I need. I’ve been looking at the newer models but just can’t seem to spend the money for it when mine works perfectly fine.

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Love the Garmin 220. It’s more watch than I need but I love the big face since I can see it without my glasses. And it motivates me to get out and run just so I can wear it!

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I’ve been using my basic garmin 110 for ages and love it. It’s just such a simple, solid watch! The new ones look awesome, but so flashy! I feel like all I want my watch to do is tell me how far and fast I run! Haha

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i also have the same 620 as you. I looooveeee it and all the features. I find that while I don’t always pay attention to them, it does show me how I’ve improved or makes consider my form more, etc. the one con I had was that the charger and metal part that connects to the charger on my watch screwed up in November (avoid letting it near any metal or magnetic things to be safe not to have this issue yourself). The connectivity began to fail and it would not charge or connect to my computer. The amazing thing was garmin sent me a new one as I was just under my year warranty. They also do not send you a refurbished one for the 620 but a brand new one!

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Good to know they fixed the charger issues. That is why I stopped using a Garmin… I would go for a run and realize my watch (that I thought was charging all night), was totally dead. Now I run with a Nike+ GPS watch, that is a dying breed because they no longer make them. When this one dies, I will have to switch!

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I have the Garmin Forerunner 10 and I love it! :) I also love that Brooke refers to her blanket as her scarf. Such a little fashionista!

xo

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I have the Garmin 305 (I think that’s its number). I’ve had it for a few years and I absolutely love it! The only complaint I have about it is that it sometimes (seemingly randomly) takes a long time to find satellite. Most of the time it works super well and I have no idea how I ran without it before.

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I have the Garmin forerunner 10 and I really like it. It’s small, which I appreciate and does basically everything I want. I have been looking at getting a 220 but I am just so cheap and it seems like a lot of money, especially since I have a watch that is working fine right now. I do the “searching for satellite” dance too. I’m sure my neighbors think i’m crazy.

My favorite fast and simple dinner lately probably involves lentils. We have been eating a ton of lentils lately. Also found a delicious and easy chana masala recipe last week that we’ve really enjoyed.

Last night it was either eat all the chocolate or go to bed. So I went to bed.

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I have the Garmin Forerunner 10 in pink and I love it. I bought it less than a year ago and I keep seeing all the newest/latest/cool versions! I may upgrade at some point, but for now it is simple, easy and its pink! :)

Easy dinner – Grilled chicken salad with tons of veggies – whatever I have on hand. I love to add a layer of black beans or a wild rice on the bottom.

Two things I did –
1. helped my son with his book report
2. organized my fridge

Happy Hump Day! :)

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I use the 220 and I love it!

Last night I did some 800m repeats with my new training group and made a sweet potato for dinner :) I also saw Kara’s picture and was super jealous…I only put garlic salt and pepper on mine.

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I use the Polar V800, the Garmin 220 and the Suunto Ambit 2. I know that is crazy but I use them all for specific things.

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Two things I did last night?

Watch Modern Family and study for my acquisition course… I have a REALLY exciting life!

Easy dinner?

My mom got me a nutribullet for Christmas and it is definitely a life saver while I’m living in a hotel room. Just throw in some spinach, apples, banana and almond milk–boom! Dinner! Your dinners looks so delicious (I’m a huge sweet potato girl)!

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Thanks for the thorough review, I can see why you like it so much!

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I don’t have a GPS watch for running, but I recently bought one for my husband. It’s the Lad Weather GPS Heart Rate Monitor watch and he loves it!

Running gadget…I just got a FlipBelt and can’t wait to run with it! I hate holding my phone or wearing an arm band for it.

Last night… I went to a PiYo class at the gym and then enjoyed chicken fajitas (thanks to my slow cooker) and watched some TV with Daniel.

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Last night I did some speed work on the tready while watching some good ol’ trash tv (Keeping Up With the Kardashians – Yes, I am that person who cannot look away from a train wreck even though I know it is going to be bad).

I have been loving lots of basil and spinach with all the fixings. Although today my salad did not like me and somehow landed all over the floor and on my lap. I am pretty sure my salad was just excited to see me and could not resist jumping into my lap or I am incredibly clumsy.

Happy Wednesday!

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My Garmin 307. I just love it. It’s an old friend. I know I need a backup…but I just can’t bring myself to by another.

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I just got a giant bag of sweet potatoes for 39 cents at Aldi, so I’ll be eating those everyday for the next week :)

Normally, my go to quick dinner is cooking frozen veggies in a skillet and adding some chicken or fish.

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I have been looking into getting a Garmin, so thank you so much for this review!!!

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I just use the RunKeeper on my phone and while its probably not the most accurate, I like that I can see all my workouts and it syncs with my SparkPeople account. I love it when it alerts me of a new record I hit!

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I have the Garmin 220 and love it!!! After years of running with a Timex and measuring courses after running them because I’m anal, it is fun to have a Garmin.

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I have the 10 and love it but I can’t wait to upgrade at some point! Super fast/easy meal I’m making tonight- paninis and homemade tomato soup!

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That watch sounds amazing! I wouldn’t mind having more features to a watch. The fact that it vibrates sounds pretty awesome!

I use the Nike+ watch. Bright yellow! It’s a simple watch – which is fine. I wouldn’t mind upgrading one day.

We had turkey burgers (bought at Costco) and fries tonight. I was gonna try some roasted broccoli but I got lazy…

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I’m still rocking my Garmin 610 – the predecessor to the 620, and these things just never die, so that will be my favorite running accessory til it dies, or til an angel gifts me a that new fitbit combined with the gps. For some reason, that totally intrigues me!

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I haven’t upgraded to a watch just yet, Runkeeper on my phone seems to do the trick at the minute and it’s free. I’m not sure I could justify paying that money for something I can get for free, even if it isn’t just as good. Is it really worth paying the extra money?

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i got a garmin 10 two months ago and have been loving it! Before, I was using the run keeper app, which ate a lot of data :(

Favorite running gadget is probably my new headphones! I just got a pair of blue buds x for Christmas and use them for EVERYTHING- running and non-running.

My fast and simple dinners usually consist of tossing meat and veggies in a skillet and letting it go!

last night, I:
1. Watched the season premiere of Justified (the best show!)
2. Made a “treble staff twister” mat for my students!

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That sweet potato does look really yummy.
My favorite simple meal i made recently was one of those one pot meals u find all over pinterest these days. http://damndelicious.net/2014/05/16/one-pot-pasta/

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I have a 220 and love it! I started training with a 10 but the battery life was short. The 220 is perfect- great battery life and it does everything I need it to and then some.

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