Tracking a run

Start a run

• Planned run: open the Today tab and start the run scheduled for the day; it carries its pace targets and segments.
• Quick run: tap the quick-run button, pick a distance preset (3, 5, 8, 10 km) or custom, and choose a type (easy, tempo, long, interval, recovery).

During the run

• Live screen shows a map plus distance, pace, heart rate, and elevation.
• For planned runs, segment guidance walks you through each interval or block.
• Audio cues read out progress at your chosen interval (set 1 km, 5 km, or 10 km in Settings).
• A pace-window indicator shows whether you’re inside your target zone.
• Pause and resume any time; on iOS a Live Activity shows your run on the lock screen.

After the run: your recap

• See distance, time, pace, elevation, splits, and heart-rate zones.
• Unlock achievements and streaks with a celebration when you hit milestones.
• Log which shoes you wore so mileage tracks automatically.
• Share your run, and let it sync to your health app in the background.

Before you head out

1. 1Wait a few seconds for a strong GPS lock before you start.
2. 2Check that background location and (for cues) audio permissions are on.
3. 3Pick your shoes or playlist if you want them ready from the start.
4. 4For interval sessions, glance at the first segment so you know your opening effort.

Audio cues, Live Activity, and widgets

• Set how often audio cues read your stats under Settings → Audio cue interval (1 km, 5 km, or 10 km).
• On iOS, a Live Activity puts live distance and pace on your lock screen and Dynamic Island.
• Cues and voice prompts duck your music automatically, then hand playback back.