Run with Apple Watch
Your Apple Watch can help you track your running workouts. When you start a running workout in the Workout app, you can use several different workout views. Workout views feature different metrics you can choose from like heart rate, average pace, running power and more. You can include prebuilt workout views that focus on Heart Rate Zones, elevation, power, Activity rings, and more.
When you’re ready to go for a run, you can set a running pace, race your last or best time on a route, or get accurate lap times on a track. You can also create a custom workout that suits your fitness needs. After you complete a workout, use training load in the Activity app to see how the intensity of your workouts may impact your body over time. And with the Action button on Apple Watch Ultra models, you can quickly start a running workout and mark segments during your run.
Start a running workout
When you’re ready to start running, go to the Workout app 
on your Apple Watch, turn the Digital Crown to Outdoor Run or Indoor Run, then tap 
. After you complete your run, you can view completed workouts in the Activity app 
or in the Fitness app on iPhone.
Start a workout on Apple Watch
Customize workout views
You can choose the workout views you want to see during your run (like Segment, Elevation, and Split) and then reorder them based on your preferences. Turn the Digital Crown to Outdoor or Indoor Run, then tap 
. Scroll through the workout views, then tap Include next to the workout views you want to appear during the workout.
Workout views feature metrics like heart rate, average pace, vertical oscillation, ground contact time, stride length, running power, and more. To edit the metrics you want to see in the Metrics workout views, tap 
.
Run your way
In the Workout app, you can set up a running workout that works best for you. For example, you can use Pacer to set a running pace and see if you’re ahead or behind, race your last or best time on a route with Race Route, or get accurate lap times on a track with Track Detection.
If you want to customize your workout, turn the Digital Crown to Outdoor or Indoor Run, tap 
, tap Custom, then tap 
. You can add warmup and cooldown times, set alerts, add work and recovery intervals, and more.
Track your training load
Use training load on your Apple Watch to see how the intensity of your workouts may impact your body over time. Go to the Activity app , tap 
, then turn the Digital Crown to view your training load over the last 7 days. You can also see your overnight vitals for additional insights.
Run with Apple Watch Ultra
On Apple Watch Ultra models, you can use the Action button to start a running workout and mark a segment.
You can also use Precision Start to start a workout without a countdown. After selecting a running workout, swipe left and tap Start (or press the Action button if you’ve set it to Workout).
And more…
 Use a third-party app When you complete a running workout with a third-party app, you can view a summary in the Fitness app on iPhone. You can also view workouts you complete in the Workout app in a compatible third-party app. |  Play audio During your workout, you can listen to music, podcasts, and audiobooks, and control playback on your Apple Watch. |
 Start a Check In You can use Check In to automatically notify a friend when a workout session is completed, after a specific period of time has passed, or when you arrive at your destination. |  Send messages Send and respond to messages while you’re out on a run. |
 Make phone calls Use the Phone app to make and answer phone calls while you’re running. |  Purchase items You can use your Apple Watch to buy items like bottled water. |