The no-frills entry point into serious GPS running at around $160. Wirecutter recommends it as the best budget running watch, and Reddit beginners consistently praise it as more than capable for tracking workouts.
Don't overthink it for your first running watch — the Forerunner 55 does everything a beginner to intermediate runner needs at a price that won't sting if you decide running isn't for you.
“Forerunner 55 is great, I recently got one for $160 on Amazon. More than capable if you're just tracking workouts. Can use it for running/biking”
