Adidas Running app review: Smartwatch apps

There are certainly a few rabbit holes to go down, but for those looking for simplicity, you can track your runs very easily and get going without much set-up at all. The more you explore the app over time, the more customizable features you find. Adidas Running works with any and all music apps, so you can listen along to Apple Music, Spotify or any other platform. Once you’ve found them you can select your sport type, your workout or your training plan, as well as your soundtrack – be it music, Story Running or PowerSong. The only fiddly part is finding all the settings – they’re in the settings section on the activity page. The app is straightforward to use, and it's easy to join challenges and view your data. The tracking data is different for different sports and – although I only tested the walk, gym and circuit training settings – it’s a great way to get all your activities logged and stored in one place. You can track a total of 48 different sports including hiking, lacrosse, skipping, rowing, cycling and swimming. You’ll also hear a voice telling you that you’ve completed your run with a summary, so there's no need to touch your phone again until you’ve taken your trainers off and had a drink.ĭespite its name, the variety of activities you're able to track on the Adidas Running app is also extensive. You can also add a note, the weather and see the current mileage that you’ve run in your trainers. Once you do successfully finish your run, you get a whole host of stats on one page and the chance to name your run, add photos, give your run a smiley face (or not) and choose an icon that best describes your run (hilly, countryside, beach, town etc). To end the run you just have to slide your finger across the screen, which actually isn’t the easiest with sweaty and often shaky fingers. You simply click the activity icon at the bottom panel and press: “start live running”. Tracking a workout on the app couldn’t be easier.

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