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Apple Running Power – How to try it out

30 June 2022
the5krunner

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Apple Running Power – How to try it out

Apple recently announced new features that will come to iOS 16 and watchOS 9 in August 2022. Those features include running power on the Watch as well as running dynamics and a new triathlon sports profile. These features ARE available NOW in beta but how can you try them out?

A Problem

Your first problem is that there is no public beta until w/c 11 July.

There is a developer-only beta available now but you need to pay money to register for that and it costs about $100/£80.

So let’s assume you are not THAT desperate to try it out and that you can wait until w/c 11 July. What do you do then?

Register for the Beta Programs

You will want to update your iPhone to iOS 16 beta and then your watch to watchOS 9 beta. After registering you need to download and install what Apple call a ‘Profile’ for each.

Register & Install iOS 16 beta

  • Sign Up on the  and register with your Apple ID.
  • “Enroll your iOS device.”
  • Go to  on your iOS device.
  • Download the configuration profile.
  • Go to Settings to enable the profile. General > VPN and Device Management and choose the iOS 16 beta profile.

Install watchOS 9 beta

What is Apple Running Power?

A: It’s easiest to think of Running Power as being similar to effort rather than similar to speed. Thus it’s a great way to pace yourself consistently over varying terrain. Running Power takes into account, to varying degrees; slope, air density, surface conditions, wind and weight.

 

Last Updated on 26 January 2026 by the5krunner

My favourite kit and nutrition

  • Maurten — the race nutrition trusted by elite athletes. Gels and drink mix engineered to be easy on the stomach.
  • Garmin 90-degree charging adapter — the small adapter that keeps your charging cable tidy at the stem. Essential for race day.
  • Garmin charging puck — the fastest and most reliable way to top up your Garmin before a session.
  • Ravemen FR300 — front light that mounts directly under your Garmin or Wahoo head unit. Keeps your bars clean and your beam pointed where it matters.
  • Garmin Varia RTL515 — radar rear light that alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind. Pairs with your Edge or Garmin watch.
  • Stryd — the footpod that brings running power to your Garmin. The single most useful running upgrade I have made.
  • Favero Assioma Pro RS2 — the power meter pedals most serious cyclists end up choosing. Accurate, easy to move between bikes.

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