R.I.P Garmin {1 & 2}

Some of you might remember that BJ bought me a Garmin 110w for Christmas. It’s probably one of the best and most practical gifts I have ever received. Plus, it’s pink & gray - I can’t think of a more perfect running watch {for me}.

Garmin #1 - love at first sight

Well, what I never told you is that Garmin #1 died on February 9, 2011 - less than 2 months after I got it. {with at least 35 unrecorded miles on it}

I took my watch back to Pacers {a local running store} and they replaced it. Yes, they asked me some questions and had me try it once more (at home) but ultimately, they gave me a new one. For free.

So, I started running with Garmin #2 as if nothing had happened. I ran hundreds of miles with Garmin #2, took it to New Zealand, ran my first marathon, a triathlon....

I ran until June 26, 2011 - until Garmin #2 decided to die. {with at least 25 unrecorded miles on it}

I took my watch back to Pacers {a local running store} and they replaced it. Yes, they asked me some questions and had me try it once more (at home) but ultimately, they gave me a new one. For free.

But this time, Pacers replaced my watch with a Garmin 210. Apparently Garmin is phasing the 110 out - shocker!. I know I should be happy about the (almost) free upgrade but part of me is sad. I’m sad because the 210 isn’t available in pink & gray. I'm sad because my new Garmin is ALL BLACK {and kind of boy-ish}

new watch, already rockin' it with pink!

I’m also sad (and maybe a little mad) that I’m on my 3rd Garmin in 6 months, that I’ve “lost” dozens of runs and miles, that I've had to deal with this. {I’ve had my Timex for over 6 years - I’ve never had a problem and I’ve never had to replace the battery}

I am, however, happy that my 210 seems to be working fine. I’ll just have to wear plenty of pink while running {so I seem less boy-ish}

Pacers: thanks for being really cool and replacing my Garmin’s (plural) {now, that’s good customer service}

Garmin #3: seriously, don’t die on me - I’m not sure I can take it any more!

Garmin Lovers & Users - have you had problems with your watch before?
It can’t just be me, can it?!

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