Apple Running Power – How to try it out
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Apple recently announced new features that will come to iOS 16 and watchOS 9 in August 2022, those features include running power, running dynamics and a new triathlon sports profile which will all work on Apple Watch Series 7 down to Series 3. These features ARE available NOW in beta but how can you try them out?
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Enrol in the Beta Programs
First, 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 device.
Register & Install iOS 16 beta
USE APPLE SAFARI for this
- Enrol your iPhone 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, ht profile should be shown as available to install (General > VPN and Device Management and choose the iOS 16 beta profile.)
- Follow the usual steps for updating iOS which may require passwords to be entered and agreements to be signed with Apple.
Install watchOS 9 beta
USE APPLE SAFARI for this
- On your iPhone tap https://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/.
- Tap watchOS and then the Enroll your Apple Watch link. https://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/enroll#watchos
- Install the profile at Settings> General> Profiles & Device Management.
- Your watch will be automatically updated if it has a 50% charge and is on the charger.
- You can force the update from your watch or from the watch app on the iPhone
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.
This post is part of the Apple Watch guide for endurance sport on this site, which covers the full lineup, watchOS, accuracy data, the medical roadmap, and the complete set of articles.
Last Updated on 27 May 2026 by the5krunner
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