Garmin Forerunner 55

We're excited to introduce the Garmin Forerunner 55, the newest addition to the acclaimed Forerunner series from the American brand, designed specifically for running enthusiasts. This heart rate monitor marries style with functionality, establishing itself as one of the top choices on the market for amateur runners aiming to elevate their training regimen. The Garmin Forerunner 55 stands out for its excellent value, offering a user-friendly and intuitive device that encourages a healthier lifestyle and provides precise tracking of your running activities.

The Garmin Forerunner 55 heart rate monitor underscores Garmin's ongoing dedication to advancing the Forerunner series, a collection of devices tailored to meet the demands of runners. This new smartwatch occupies the most accessible tier within this iconic lineup, intended for a wide array of runners. Serving as the direct successor to the best-selling Garmin Forerunner 45, this GPS sports watch introduces significant updates, a development not overlooked by us at RUNNEA.

Garmin Forerunner 55: its main features

No matter your running level, the Garmin Forerunner 55 will be an unwavering ally in your daily training. Its straightforward and intuitive interface allows you to monitor various metrics integral to your training routine, motivating you to continually enhance your performance. Boasting up to 20 hours of battery life in GPS mode and two weeks in smartwatch mode, it's an ideal choice for novice and intermediate runners committed to advancing their athletic journey.

Weighing just 37 grams and providing impeccable heart rate monitoring via wrist sensor, the Garmin Forerunner 45 introduces significant innovations over the Forerunner 45. These enhancements include wellness tracking, menstrual cycle and pregnancy monitoring, advanced sleep analysis, intensity minutes, and physiological age assessment, among others.

Equipped with built-in GPS, this device delivers comprehensive stats on your workouts, including distance, pace, intervals, and heart rate, ensuring optimal health and fitness monitoring. It also features stress and breathing tracking and supports various sports profiles.

New features: Forerunner 55

The latest in the esteemed Forerunner line, this model introduces new athletic functionalities: Connect IQ, activity profiles, recovery time estimates, race predictions, PacePro strategies, training advice, and step cadence tracking, all designed to refine your sporting experience alongside many other well-received features.

Running forecast

This tool considers your fitness level and training history to offer race time predictions. 

Cadence alerts

For those aiming to improve running cadence, cadence alerts notify you if you fall outside your target range. Its advanced running features are designed to help you achieve your best, without breaking the bank.

Battery life

A key highlight of the Garmin Forerunner 55 is its impressive battery life — up to two weeks in smartwatch mode and 20 hours in GPS mode.

Pace Pro Technology

This feature aims to assist in planning your race day strategy, offering GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance through the Garmin Connect™ app.

New wellness features

Use the Garmin Connect app to track your menstrual cycle or pregnancy.

Garmin Forerunner 55: feel more runner than ever before

Replacing the successful Garmin Forerunner 45, and positioned just below the top-selling Garmin Forerunner 245 and the new Garmin 945 LTE, it stands out for its value, incorporating cutting-edge technology and materials at a suggested retail price of £179.99.