{"id":915,"date":"2025-04-07T11:43:54","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T11:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/?post_type=product&p=915"},"modified":"2025-12-10T10:21:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T10:21:21","slug":"garmin-forerunner-955-solar-black","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/?product=garmin-forerunner-955-solar-black","title":{"rendered":"GARMIN forerunner 955 solar black"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Get up to 20 days of battery life in smartwatch mode1<\/sup>\u00a0for a full picture of your health \u2014 from sleep to training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Harness the power of the sun, and get up to 49 hours of battery life in GPS mode with solar charging2<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Swipe through stats and maps with a new, responsive touchscreen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Confidently run any route using full-colour, built-in maps and multi-band GPS.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Know when you\u2019re primed for a productive session with training readiness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Plan your strategy with daily suggested workouts, course details and more on the race widget.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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SOLAR POWERED BATTERY<\/h3>\n

Get up to 20 days of battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging1<\/sup>. In GPS mode, get up to 42 hours and up to 49 hours when solar charging2<\/sup>. With UltraTrac\u2122 mode, go even longer with up to 110 hours when solar charging3<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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TOUCHSCREEN AND BUTTONS<\/h3>\n

Click or swipe through maps and stats with traditional button controls or a new, responsive touchscreen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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TAILORED TO THE DEDICATED<\/h3>\n

Clocking in at just 52 grams, the Forerunner 955 smartwatch will keep you light on your feet and attuned to your body.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Made for medals.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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TRAINING READINESS<\/h3>\n

From the moment you wake up, get a readiness score based on your sleep quality, recovery, training load and more, so you can determine whether it\u2019s a good day to go hard \u2014 or take it easy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MORNING REPORT<\/h3>\n

Receive an overview of your sleep, recovery and training outlook as soon as you wake up \u2014 alongside HRV status and weather. You can even customise your report to show you what you want to see.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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HRV STATUS<\/h3>\n

Gain a deeper understanding of your overall health, training and recovery through\u00a0heart rate variability<\/a>\u00a0while you sleep, based on technology developed by our Firstbeat Analytics\u2122 team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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RACE WIDGET<\/h3>\n

Get ready for your next race with training tips, daily suggested workouts and completion time predictions based on course details, weather and performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS<\/h3>\n

View 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\u2122 smartphone app calendar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GARMIN COACH<\/h3>\n

Free adaptive\u00a0training plans<\/a>\u00a0include 5K, 10K and half-marathon programs, featuring guidance from expert coaches that adapt to you and your goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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RUNNING POWER<\/h3>\n

Get a continuous measurement on your wrist of how much power you\u2019re applying to the road as you run when using a\u00a0Running Dynamics Pod<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0HRM-Pro<\/a>\u2122 monitor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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REAL-TIME STAMINA<\/h3>\n

Use this data to track and manage your exertion \u2014 and help avoid overexerting at the start of your run or bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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RUNNING DYNAMICS<\/h3>\n

When using a\u00a0Running Dynamics Pod<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0HRM-Pro<\/a>\u00a0monitor, the Forerunner 955 watch measures crucial\u00a0running metrics<\/a>\u00a0such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time and balance, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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TRAINING STATUS<\/h3>\n

Using new indicators such as HRV status, your recent exercise history and performance, get an easy insight into your overall effort \u2014 and whether you\u2019re training productively, peaking or strained.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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ACUTE LOAD<\/h3>\n

Compare the intensity of your recent workouts to the optimal range to improve your fitness and training history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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TRAINING EFFECT<\/h3>\n

See how your workouts influence your endurance, speed and power with aerobic and anaerobic\u00a0training effect<\/a>\u00a0feedback.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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PACEPRO\u2122 FEATURE<\/h3>\n

The\u00a0PacePro<\/a>\u00a0feature helps keep you on pace with grade-adjusted guidance as you run a course.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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RECOVERY TIME<\/h3>\n

Know 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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VO2 MAX<\/h3>\n

Train smarter with\u00a0VO2 Max<\/a>, an indicator of how you can expect to perform. This metric even accounts for changes in performance that could be caused by heat or altitude.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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PERFORMANCE CONDITION<\/h3>\n

While you run, get an analysis of your pace, heart rate and heart rate variability for a real-time assessment of your current\u00a0ability to perform.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SYNC TRAINING PLANS<\/h3>\n

Get your indoor and outdoor training plans from the\u00a0Garmin Connect\u2122 app<\/a>, or sync seamlessly to your Forerunner from other platforms including TrainingPeaks\u00ae and TrainerRoad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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BUILT-IN SPORTS APPS<\/h3>\n

Switch up your workouts with activity profiles for cycling, triathlon, pool and open-water swimming, track running and more. For races and brick workouts, switch sports with a single button press.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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VISUAL RACE PREDICTOR<\/h3>\n

Based on your running history and overall fitness level, get an estimate of what your pace could be for a 5K, 10K \u2014 or even a marathon. Plus, trend data highlights your training\u2019s impact over time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Go the distance. Know the distance.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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MULTI-BAND SUPPORT<\/h3>\n

Access multiple global navigation satellite systems, and get access to multiple frequencies sent by navigation satellites for improved accuracy in areas where GNSS signals are reflected, weak or typically don’t penetrate \u2014 giving you superior accuracy for how far and how fast you\u2019ve run \u2014 even in challenging environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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FULL-COLOUR MAPPING<\/h3>\n

Whether you\u2019re running on city streets or riding densely covered trails, Forerunner 955 provides full-colour, built-in mapping to keep you on track.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION<\/h3>\n

Follow a course with help from turn-by-turn directions, which let you know ahead of time when the next turn is coming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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ROUND-TRIP ROUTING<\/h3>\n

With Trendline\u2122 popularity routing, it\u2019s easy to find the best local paths. Just enter a desired distance, and Forerunner 955 will suggest courses that bring you back to your starting point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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UP AHEAD<\/h3>\n

Get at-a-glance awareness for points of interest along the course. In addition, view performance metrics, split times and distance\/elevation \u2014 plus a summary of key course points coming up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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CLIMBPRO FEATURE<\/h3>\n

Use\u00a0ClimbPro<\/a>\u00a0ascent planner on downloaded courses to see real-time information on your current and upcoming climbs, including gradient, distance and elevation gain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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SAFETY AND TRACKING FEATURES<\/h3>\n

If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, Assistance and incident detection features4<\/sup>\u00a0send your location to emergency contacts. Incident detection is enabled by default for select activity profiles only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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COURSES<\/h3>\n

Create or find existing courses in the\u00a0Garmin Connect app<\/a>, so you\u2019ll 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 smartwatch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Be in touch with your body.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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WRIST-BASED HEART RATE<\/h3>\n

The watch constantly samples your\u00a0heart rate5<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0with our latest-generation heart rate sensor and will alert you if it stays too high or too low while you\u2019re at rest. It also helps gauge how hard you work during activities \u2014 even while swimming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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BODY BATTERY\u2122 ENERGY MONITORING<\/h3>\n

Track your body\u2019s energy levels so you can find the best times for activity and rest5<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SLEEP SCORE AND ADVANCED SLEEP MONITORING<\/h3>\n

Get a score for your\u00a0sleep\u2019s quality<\/a>\u00a0and insights on how you can do better. Even keep track of the different sleep stages as well as heart rate, stress, Pulse Ox6<\/sup>\u00a0and respiration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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PULSE OX SENSOR<\/h3>\n

This wrist-based\u00a0Pulse Ox<\/a>\u00a0sensor6<\/sup>\u00a0monitors blood oxygen saturation levels to support advanced sleep monitoring and altitude acclimation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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WOMEN\u2019S HEALTH TRACKING<\/h3>\n

Use the\u00a0Garmin Connect app<\/a>\u00a0to track your\u00a0menstrual cycle<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0pregnancy<\/a>. Log symptoms, get exercise and nutrition education, and more. Even see and log details on your wrist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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HEALTH SNAPSHOT\u2122 FEATURE<\/h3>\n

Log a 2-minute session to record key stats, including heart rate5<\/sup>,\u00a0heart rate variability,<\/a>\u00a0Pulse Ox6<\/sup>, respiration and stress. Then generate a report with those stats via the Garmin Connect\u2122 app on your compatible smartphone to share.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Stay connected while you\u2019re breaking records.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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MUSIC ON YOUR WRIST<\/h3>\n

Download up to 500 songs plus playlists from your Spotify\u00ae, Deezer or Amazon music accounts (subscription may be required).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GARMIN PAY\u2122 CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS<\/h3>\n

Breeze through checkout lines with Garmin Pay contactless payments7<\/sup>\u00a0through\u00a0participating providers.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SMART NOTIFICATIONS<\/h3>\n

Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with your\u00a0Apple\u00ae or Android\u2122 smartphone.<\/a>\u00a0You can even respond to texts if you have an Android phone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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SMART TRAINER CONTROL<\/h3>\n

Control your Tacx\u00ae Smart trainer via ANT+\u00ae technology for course simulation, automatic resistance changes and workout prompts when you use courses or workouts from your watch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GARMIN CONNECT APP<\/h3>\n

See your health and fitness information, connect and compete with friends, sign up for challenges to earn badges and more \u2014 all in one free, zero-subscription app.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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CONNECT IQ\u2122 STORE<\/h3>\n

Add watch faces, data fields and apps to your paired watch from the\u00a0Connect IQ Store<\/a>\u00a0app downloaded on your compatible smartphone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Pushing toward the podium? Get this lightweight smartwatch on your wrist. Train your best, perform your best, and outlast the pack with a Power Glass\u2122 solar charging lens to extend battery life.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":922,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[92,101,93],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-915","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-forerunner","7":"product_cat-running","8":"product_cat-sport-fitnes","10":"first","11":"outofstock","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/915","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=915"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/922"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=915"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=915"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=915"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=915"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}