This entry-level Garmin watch helped break running records, and it’s discounted just in time to train for the Aussie marathon season | Daily Reports Online
Marathon season has officially kicked off in Australia, with plenty of running events coming over the next few months, including the Sydney Marathon, which is part of the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors to be held on 30 August this year.
It follows the London Marathon that took place recently, when Sabastian Sawe finished first with a time of 1:59:30, breaking records, while runner-up Yomif Kejelcha was just 11 seconds behind.
Admittedly, this Garmin doesn’t look the most modern with its smaller screen and it doesn’t have an on-watch sleep widget, but you do get the accurate GPS technology the brand is known for. It also helps that the Forerunner 55 is feather-light at just 37g, thanks to the plastic case.
The Forerunner 55 also has women’s health tracking, Garmin Coach workout plans, respiration rate and access to third-party widgets available through Garmin’s Connect IQ store.
While it may not turn you into Sawe overnight, it can certainly track your training runs reliably and accurately, or at least get you motivated enough to train for a race in the next few months.
