My first watch that I picked up for running! Would recommend this to anyone looking to get their first Garmin. I think that it's the perfect starter watch and I had the teal color -- so pretty! I have since upgraded to a different Garmin as I wanted some more tracking features and access to more activity recording, but I remember the 55 having battery life around a week or so which was great for me!

I have used my Forerunner 55 for about a month now. I had a Fitbit previously and this watch is far superior. Granted the Fitbit only gave me my steps and sleep patterns. I am enjoying all the features of the 55. Receiving text and phone calls is one that I really like. I am still learning how to navigate through all the features, but it is fun finding all the neat things this watch does.

A Garmin Forerunner 55 is my first GPS watch that I use when I run. Strava has had problems losing signal even in the middle of Central Park, New York City, and became unreliable. I haven't had the same problem with my Garmin. I have not yet fully utilized all features but it has already proven very useful.

I bought this watch when my other fitness tracker had an issue with the app. I rage quit that tracker and I'm so glad I did. The forerunner is a MUCH more accurate and helpful device for my run training. I love the built in fitness programs and the amazing data available post-workout. Plus, it's comfortable.

I wasnt sure which version of the Forerunner I wanted to get to but decided on the 55 and couldn't be happier. I have small wrists so the smaller watch face is perfect. The display is also perfectly balance between simplicity and having all the details I need to track my running.

Great watch that is easy to love for all of its fitness tracking!! The only thing that I would note is it’s a bigger watch and is a little bit bulky. I love using it for running and tracking my sleep at night! This watch is probably better for a more experienced Garmin user as it has a lot more features like more advanced fitness tracking.

My Forerunner 35 broke and I was told this was similar watch. I don't need alot of features, but the first problem was no matter how bright I made the watch face to read it was not bright enough. The 5 buttons were to much for me. I am a huge Garmin fan and will try another watch in the future.

Despite 30 minutes in open space, many soft and many hard resets, and deleting GPS.bin file and re-syncing 10 times... I GIVE UP. There is NO INDICATION of why my GPS position cannot be determined...There are NO error messages, so I cannot figure out why it will not work any more. It used to work ok.

I’ve only had the watch for a couple of weeks but I like it. I had the forerunner 35 previously and loved the simplicity of all. But this watch does have a ton more features. For example it gives me a planned workout when I want to run. It only takes a couple of buttons hit and it’s ready to do whatever. The battery lasts forever which nice. The alarm clock has a snooze. I’m sure there are lots more features but they are the ones that stand out in my head. One more thing that’s a bit different. When I first got the watch the band kept backing out of the watch band holder. It didn’t seem to stay very long no matter how tight I made it. I ended up reversing the band. It is a bit harder to put it on myself but it doesn’t come out of the holder.

I am 78 years old. I have been using the Forerunner 55 for 4 years. When I get up each morning, I want to see my sleep metrics and my body battery first. This information helps me decide what I can reasonably accomplish that day. I love this thing. Ron