Garnim ForerunnerA(R) 255 Music, Black - Running

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TUNE YOUR TRAININGAdd a beat to your step. Get the training and recovery insights you need to run at a higher level - plus music to motivate you along the way.Get an overview of your sleep, HRV status and daily workout with morning report.Charge less, train more with up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode.Push your limits with a built-in triathlon feature and 30+ activity profiles.Plan your strategy with daily suggested workouts, course details and more on the race widget.Utilize a full suite of advanced metrics and training tools to reach your goals.Pay for your post-workout coffee with Garmin Pay(TM) contactless payments1 - and listen to music on the go.In the boxForerunner 255 MusicCharge/data cableDocumentation READY FOR THE LONG RUNGet an uninterrupted picture of your daily health and nightly sleep with up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode.(ALMOST) AS LIGHT AS A FEATHERWith its sleek design and 1.7 oz weight, you'll almost forget you're wearing Forerunner 255 Music - even when you're asleep.SWEAT-READY MATERIALSFeaturing easy-to-use buttons and a silicone band, this watch is ready to wear - and tear - with durable CorningA(R) GorillaA(R) Glass 3.MORNING REPORTReceive an overview of your sleep, recovery and training outlook as soon as you wake up - alongside HRV status and weather. You can even customize your report to show you what you want to see.HRV STATUSGain a deeper understanding of your overall health, recovery and training performance through heart rate variability while you sleep, based on technology developed by our Firstbeat Analytics(TM) team.BUILT-IN SPORTS APPSTap into 30+ built-in activities, including the triathlon and open-water swimming profiles - new to the Forerunner 255 series. For races and brick workouts, transition to the next activity with a single button press.RACE WIDGETGet ready for your next race with training tips, personalized daily suggested workouts and completion time predictions based on course details, weather and performance.DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTSView your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run to match your performance and recovery as well as the races coming up in your Garmin Connect(TM) smartphone app calendar.GARMIN COACHFree adaptive training plans include 5K, 10K and half-marathon programs, featuring guidance from expert coaches that adapt to you and your goals.TRIATHLON AND MULTISPORT PROFILESSwitch between sports with one press by using built-in profiles for triathlons, duathlons, brick workouts and swimruns. Or, create your own custom multisport profiles.WRIST-BASED RUNNING POWERSee how much power you're applying to the trail or the road so you can manage your effort and fine-tune your training. No accessory required.RECOVERY TIMEKnow how long to recover before your next high-effort workout based on your latest training as well as overall stress, sleep and daily activities outside of workouts.PACEPRO(TM) FEATURETo help you plan your race day strategy, this feature offers GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance, so you can tailor your efforts to what's ahead.GRADE-ADJUSTED PACEDon't run out of steam before the activity is over. Understand how to adjust your pace over varying terrain to perform according to your plan.TRAINING STATUSUsing new indicators such as HRV status, your recent exercise history and performance, get an easy insight into your overall effort - and whether you're training productively, peaking or strained.ACUTE LOADSee your training history, and compare the intensity of your recent workouts to the optimal range to help improve your fitness.TRAINING EFFECTSee how your workouts influence your endurance, speed and power with aerobic and anaerobic training effect feedback.PERFORMANCE CONDITIONWhile you run, get an analysis of your pace and heart rate for a real-time assessment of your current ability to perform.RUNNING DYNAMICSWhen using a Running Dynamics Pod or HRM-Pro monitor, the Forerunner 255 Music watch measures crucial running metrics such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time and balance, and more - while comparing to others in the Garmin Connect app.COURSESCreate or find existing courses in the Garmin Connect app, so you'll never run out of places to run. Or plan one on other platforms such as Strava and Komoot, then automatically sync them to your Forerunner.TRACK RUNNINGReady for some speedwork? Input your lane on the built-in track run activity to record accurate lap distances and see your distances in meters.VISUAL RACE PREDICTORBased on your running history and overall fitness level, get an estimate of what your pace could be for a 5K, 10K - or even a marathon. Plus, trend data highlights your training's impact over time.CROSS-TRAININGMix up your training with different types of workouts. Free HIIT, strength, cardio, yoga and Pilates workouts come preloaded on the watch, and you can download more from the Garmin Connect app.WRIST-BASED HEART RATEThe watch constantly samples your heart rate2 with our latest-generation heart rate sensor and will alert you if it stays too high or too low while you're at rest. It also helps gauge how hard you work during activities - even while swimming.BODY BATTERY(TM) ENERGY MONITORINGTrack your body's energy levels so you can find the best times for activity and rest 2.IMPROVED SLEEP MONITORING AND SLEEP SCOREUnderstand how your body is recovering - and get ready for training - with our improved sleep monitoring feature. After waking up, you'll receive a sleep score, as well as breakdown of your sleep stages, Pulse Ox3 and respiration, alongside detailed insights for improved sleep quality.PULSE OX SENSORThis wrist-based Pulse Ox sensor3 monitors blood oxygen saturation levels to support advanced sleep monitoring and altitude acclimation.WOMEN'S HEALTH TRACKINGUse the Garmin Connect app to track your menstrual cycle or pregnancy. Log symptoms, get exercise and nutrition education, and more. Even see and log details on your wrist with the Women's Health Tracking app.INTENSITY MINUTESOur intensity minutes feature tells you when during the day you earned them and during what activity.STRESS TRACKINGFind out if you're having a calm, balanced or stressful day. Relax reminders will even prompt you to do a short breathing activity when the watch detects that you're feeling stressed.HEALTH SNAPSHOT(TM) FEATURELog a 2-minute session to record key stats, including heart rate2, heart rate variability, Pulse Ox3, respiration and stress. Then generate a report with those stats to share via the Garmin Connect app on your compatible smartphone. SATIQ(TM) TECHNOLOGYMulti-band GNSS with SatIQ technology ensures the best positioning accuracy in any environment while also optimizing the device's battery life.MUSIC ON YOUR WRISTDownload up to 500 songs plus playlists from your Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music accounts (subscription required).GARMIN PAY CONTACTLESS PAYMENTSBreeze through checkout lines with Garmin Pay contactless payments1 through participating providers.SMART NOTIFICATIONSReceive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with your AppleA(R) or Android(TM) smartphone. You can even respond to texts if you have an Android phone.SAFETY AND TRACKING FEATURESIf you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, the Assistance and incident detection features4 send your location to emergency contacts. Incident detection is enabled by default for select activity profiles only.LIVETRACK FEATUREUse LiveTrack to let friends and family follow your real-time location4 and even view your entire preplanned course. Rest assured that your loved ones know exactly where you're running.GARMIN CONNECT APPSee your health and fitness information, connect and compete with friends, sign up for challenges to earn badges and more - all in one free, zero-subscription app.CONNECT IQ(TM) STOREDownload custom watch faces, add data fields, and get apps and widgets from the Connect IQ Store app downloaded on your compatible smartphone.FeaturesSTR3AMUP! PC tool for streaming biometricsNoMulti-frequency PositioningYes3-axis compass with HSI (horizontal situation indicator)NoTouch and/or button lockYesPreloaded ski resort mapsNoWind speed and direction (requires connection to Garmin Golf app)NoLive Event SharingAndroid(TM) OnlySleepyes (advanced)Battery saver (customizable low power watch)YesSwing TempoNoPlays and controls watch musicYesAPNEA modeNoGround contact time and balanceyes (with compatible accessory)Density altitude calculatorNoCritical swim speedYesTraining load focusYesCompatible with Varia Vision(TM) (head-mounted display)YesHR alertsYesTraining effect (anaerobic)YesAbnormal heart rate alertsyes (high and low)Easy break planningNoVertical speedYesLactate thresholdyes (with compatible accessory)Workout tutorialsNoNumber of transmitters supportedNoMTB Grit & FlowNoCustomizable data pagesYesConfigurable lap alertsYesIncident Detection during select activitiesYesPhysio TrueUpYesCustom alertsYesNEXRAD on moving mapNoBack to startYesVertical oscillation and ratioyes (with compatible accessory)Altimeter with adjustable baro settingNoPhysical size45.6 x 45.6 x 12.9 (mm) Fits wrists with a circumference of 130-205 mmMove bar (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it)YesLive Delta TimeNoAutomatic altitude adjustmentNoBezel Materialfiber-reinforced polymerHazards and course targetsNoTruck driver workoutsNoTruSwing(TM) compatibleNoUltraTrac modeYesVO2 Max (Trail Run)YesUp AheadYesPreloaded race tracksNoPulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation MonitorYesRelaxation breathing timerYes% HR maxYesIn Case of Emergency (I.C.E.)NoGas time remainingNoWater rating5 ATMSubwave(TM) SupportNoAudible alertsNoColor displayYesMultiple bike profilesNoRest timerYesWrist-based heart rate (constant, every second)YesFind My PhoneYesPrePass weigh station notifications and bypass decisionsNoStride length (real time)yes (with compatible accessory)Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor)YesOpen-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)YesTraining effectYesSpectator messagingNoAdvanced workoutsYesCharging methodGarmin proprietary plug chargerTrendline(TM) Popularity RoutingNoStrava Live SegmentsNoBoundary enter/exitNoTraining readinessNoTimerYesCoursesYesRespiration rate (during exercise)yes (with compatible accessory)Wirelessly receive flight plans from Garmin Pilot(TM)NoIntensity minutesYesInterval trainingYesMOS & MeteogramNoAlerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)YesPairs with Garmin Connect(TM) MobileYesTouchscreenNoVirtual starting lineNoPreloaded topographical mapsNoSun and moon informationYesAutomatically saves dive entry and exit locationsNoHRV stress test (measures your heart rate variability while standing still, for 3 minutes, to provide you with an estimated stress level; the scale of this is 1 to 100; low scores indicate lower stress levels)NoSight 'N GoNoLocation trackingNoPulse Ox blood oxygen saturationyes (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep)Projected waypointYesBread crumb trail in real timeYesCustomizable activity profilesYesAuto start/end diveNoReference pointNoSatIQ(TM) TechnologyYesConnect IQ(TM) (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)YesCadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)YesControls smartphone musicYesPower meter compatibleYesLED flashlightNoImproved recovery timeYesAPNEA hunt modeNo60-minute activity goalNoManual multisport activitiesYesChoresNoMoving Map with aviation airports, navaids, roads, bodies of water and moreNoPoint-to-point navigationYesAnchor AlarmNoGauge modeNoPacePro(TM) Pacing StrategiesYesCourse- and weather-specific race predictorYesYardage to layups/doglegsNoTAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast)NoAuto PauseA(R)YesRunning dynamicsyes (with compatible accessory)Esports ActivityNoFull vector mapNoBody Battery(TM) energy monitorYesBLUETOOTH phone calling and voice assistant supportNoAccelerometerYesRecovery timeYesCustom dive data screensNoDrill logging (pool swim only)YesPreloaded with 42,000 courses worldwideNoTrack timerNoStrap materialsiliconeJet lag advisorNoRace AppNoRound timer/odometerNoSmart trainer controlYesHeat and altitude acclimationNoConnected GPSNoPerformance conditionYesGalileoYesDistance traveledYesManual lapYesGPS-based distance, time and paceYesText messagingNoRealtime staminaNoRunning powerYesNitrox supportNoAssistanceYesRace predictorYesStealth ModeNoPairs with Garmin Golf appNoAuto lap splitsNo"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)YesPilates workoutsYesGPS coordinatesNoLap Time Repeatability Score (LTR)NoAir integrationNoAudio promptsYesAuto CourseView updatesNoDownloadable training plansYesStocksyes (optional Connect IQ app)Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)NoRun/Walk/Stand detectionYesClosed Circuit Rebreather (CCR)NoHeart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim)yes (with HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)Compatible with Varia(TM) radar (rear-facing radar)YesTask timers (2, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 minutes)NoPool swim workoutsYesAssistance PlusNoMulti-gas modeNoMusic storageYesRace an ActivityYesKill switchNoHot keysNoSingle-gas modeNoActivity history on watchYesOn-screen workout animationsYesAuto max HRYesDaily suggested workoutsyes (7 days)Foot pod capableYesCompatible with Vector(TM) and Rally(TM) (power meters)YesPhone-free text messagingNoTournament legalNoIncident detection alert on phone for wearablesYesRace an activityYesFinish timeYesElevation profileYesAutomatic sync (automatically transfers data to Garmin Connect)NoPlaysLike distanceNoAviation AlertsNoVirtual PartnerYesVO2 Max (Run)YesRelaxation remindersYesReminder alertsNoWind meter compatibleNoRace glance/widgetYesTraining loadYesChronographNoAvailable gym activity profilesStrength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, YogaAmbient light sensorNoTouch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point)NoStroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)YesIn-flight Pulse OxNoYardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green)NoCalendarYesBarometric altimeterYesUnlock new step iconsNoOn-device Connect IQ(TM) StoreYesWeatherYesAuto LapA(R)YesSunrise/sunset timesYesPacing alerts (pool swim only)YesFloors climbedYesRespiration rate (24x7)YesGas consumption rateNo% HRRYesBallistics calculatorNoOn-screen workout muscle mapsYesAuto restYesBasic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)YesAvailable outdoor recreation profilesHiking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, RowingTracBackA(R)YesAdvanced cycling dynamicsNoHandicap scoringNoPrimary benefit (Training Effect labels)YesHR zonesYesAuto rest (pool swim only)YesStat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)NoConnectivityBluetoothA(R), ANT+A(R), Wi-FiA(R)Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)YesSleep score and insightsYesCustom targetsNoDownloadable cartography supportNoAvailable run profilesRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra RunningRun workoutsYesStopwatchYesWorldwide airport database(s)NoWaypoint information pageNoGPS speed and distanceYesRound-trip course creator (running/cycling)NoArea calculationNoFind My WatchYesAutomatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)NoConnext avionics connectivityNoPreloaded road and trail mapsNoUnified training statusYesVIRBA(R) RemoteYesSmartphone compatibilityiPhoneA(R) and Android(TM)Dual grid coordinatesNoHRM running pace and distanceYesExpedition GPS ActivityNoTrueUp(TM)YesMorning reportYesMultiple time zones with Zulu/UTCNoTrimix supportNoCompatible with Varia(TM) lightsYesTwo-way voice callsNoThermometerYesHydrationyes (in Garmin Connect(TM) and optional Connect IQ(TM) widget)Alarm clockYesGroup LiveTrackNoGyroscopeYesUnderwater wrist-based heart rateYesCountdown start (pool swim only)YesHealth snapshotYesClimbPro(TM) Ascent PlannerNoTruck plaza loyalty programsNoNight vision modeNoAvailable swim profilesPool Swimming, Open Water SwimmingTempo TrainingNoMove IQ(TM)YesSpeed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor)YesDo not disturb/School modeNoGarmin Elevate(TM) wrist heart rate monitorYesTidesNoGLONASSYesSmart NotificationsYesGarmin Pay(TM)YesHRV statusYesAutomatic daylight saving timeYesYoga workoutsYesDepth sensorNoTime/dateyesSync dive log to Garmin Dive(TM) Mobile appNoRewards (coins)NoVirtual caddieNoCalories burnedYesToe-to-Toe(TM) Challenges appyes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe(TM) Challenges app)Garmin Live SegmentsNoHR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+(TM) to paired devices)YesFly activity emergency modeNoTotal ascent/descentYesAuto multisport activitiesYesLast race summaryNoCycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map)NoPinPointerNoStep counterYesMETAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report)NoQuick Release bandsyes (22 mm, Industry standard)Trail run auto climbYesBarometric trend indicator with Storm AlertYesAutomatic rep countingYesLiveTrackYesHR caloriesYesGrade-adjusted paceYesTidesNoTime and distance alertsYesGarmin Connect(TM) Challenges appyes (optional Connect IQ app)XERO(TM) LocationsNoAll-day stressYesTack assist modeNoCompatible with d?"zl(TM) OTR truck navigatorsNoWorldwide NAVAID and Intersection database(s)NoAvailable cycling profilesBiking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, eBiking, eMountain BikingHIIT workoutsYesFuture elevation plotYesGamesNoOrienteeringNoText response/reject phone call with text (Android(TM) only)YesAround Me modeNoRealtime settings sync with Garmin Connect(TM) mobileYesHunt/fish calendarNoCourse guidanceYesGPS Time SyncYesCountdown timerNoAuto scrollYesAnalog handsNoCompassYesLens MaterialCorningA(R) GorillaA(R) Glass 3Green View with manual pin positionNoStrength workoutsYesDistance to destinationYesVoice messagingNoWomen's healthyes (in Garmin Connect(TM) and optional Connect IQ(TM) widget)Training statusyes (improved)Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)YesDaily resting heart rateYesAuto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)YesGarmin AutoShot(TM)NoFitness ageYesFTP (Functional Threshold Power)yes (with compatible accessory)Dive ascent/descent rate indicatorNoBuilt-in barometer and tide tablesNo