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Matt Evans

How to make sense of your Apple Watch’s running metrics

Fitness app on Apple Watch Ultra.

When you go for a run with your Apple Watch, you probably notice that (ever since watchOS 9 debuted in 2022, at least), you get served a lot of different numbers beyond the simple metrics of distance, time, and calories burned. 

With this in mind, here's a simple breakdown of all the metrics on offer, from elevation to stride length. It’s a great way to understand as much as possible about how you run - and once you understand how you run, you can take steps to improve it.

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