New to running? Consider checking out the newest addition to the Garmin Forerunner family—The Forerunner 55 GPS running watch—a very different next generation of the Forerunner 45/45S.

Three things combine to make the Forerunner 55 perhaps one of the best Garmin running watches you can buy:

• • It's simple to use for people of all skill levels—but especially new runners
  • The Forerunner 55 is LOADED with advanced features that can benefit every runner
  • At just $199.99 on the PlayBetter.com Garmin Watch Collection—it's a steal!

Garmin has also beefed up the Forerunner 945 premium running and triathlon watch with LTE connectivity. Now athletes can get safety and tracking features while leaving their phone at home!

We go over the feature upgrades below.
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There are runners of all skill levels who want a simplified running watch—especially runners just starting out. That's why Garmin designed the Forerunner 55 GPS running smartwatch to be easy to use while still offering a wealth of high-end running, workout, and sports features.

Beginners can simply press a button and start their run or walk and track their time, distance, speed, pace, and heart rate data right from their wrist.

This Garmin running watch lets you start a life-changing commitment to running and can grow with you into a pro—all for the very attractive cost of only $199.99.  

Here are some of the easy-to-use features of the Forerunner 55 running watch that can help you achieve your fitness goals:

• Built-in GPS tracks how far, how fast, and where you run
• Wrist-based heart rate provides data all day and night
• All-day activity tracking counts steps, calories, sleep, and more
• Daily suggested workouts take the guesswork out of training by offering personalized run workouts tailored to your training history, fitness level, and recovery time
• Garmin Coach training plans offer on-screen guidance from expert coaches and free 5K, 10K, or half marathon training plans that adapt based on your goals
• Safety features let you send a message with your location to family and friends

The Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS running watch comes in one size, a 1.04" diameter color display, and weighs 37 g. Choose from black, white, or aqua colors.

Advanced Running Features

The Forerunner 55 offers runners the following tools to take their training to the next level:

• PacePro provides guidance to help you tailor your efforts to a selected course or distance
• The finish time estimator lets you select a run distance and get an estimated finish time right on your wrist
• Cadence alerts let you know when you’ve gone outside your target cadence range, helping to improve your running form
• Looking to switch up your workout routine? The Garmin Forerunner 55 running smartwatch features several built-in activity profiles, including track or virtual running, pool swimming, Pilates, HIIT, and more
• Following a workout, the built-in recovery advisor will let you know how long to rest before your next big effort

All-Day Health Monitoring

Featuring a wide array of health and wellness features from Garmin Firstbeat Analytics™, the Forerunner 55 is designed to be worn 24/7.

• Track stress and set relaxation reminders to do short breathing exercises
• Use the Body Battery™ energy monitor to track energy levels to find the best times for activity and rest
• Women can track their menstrual cycle or pregnancy and log symptoms, receive exercise and nutrition education, and more through the Garmin Connect™ app

Stay Safe and Connected

• Receive text messages and view social media updates, emails, and more
• Get built-in assistance and incident detection and manually or automatically send a message with your real-time location to emergency contacts
• The Forerunner 55 will also automatically upload activities to Garmin Connect, and you can download custom watch faces, data fields, and apps from the Connect IQ™ Store.