Apple Watch users can grab rewards by taking part in Global Running Day – Here’s how
Own an Apple Watch? Take on the challenge
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WhileApple’s WWDC eventis on June 10, it’s not the only event the company will recognize next month. The company is known for addingAppleFitness challenge events to its calendar, and if you own one of thebest Apple Watches, this time around you’ll be able to take part inGlobal Running Dayon June 5.
The “Apple WatchActivity Challenge: Running Day” will let users earn a new award in the Apple Fitness app, as well as some exclusive stickers for Messages and FaceTime for their efforts.
If you miss your chance, it’s gone for good, since you can only complete it on June 5 – so it’s worth adding to your calendar. Thankfully, the demands to complete the challenge aren’t too strict: you just need to run outdoors, or on a treadmill, for five kilometers (that’s 3.1 miles) and track it with Apple’s Workout app.
Apple describes the event as follows: “Hit the road, trail, track, or tread for Global Running Day! Record a running workout and go at least 5 km on June 5 to earn this special badge.”
What is Global Running Day?
An initiative to help get people active, or help those already running find like-minded fitness enthusiasts, Global Running Day is all about promoting the mental and physical benefits of running.
Apps like Stravawill also be getting in on the act withspecific challenges. If you’ve never tried running before, or you’re a lapsed runner, we’ve got plenty of resources to get you going: ahead of the big day: check out our roundups of thebest Couch to 5K training appsto build your endurance, thebest fitness trackersto monitor your progress, and thebest running shoesto keep you comfortable and injury-free.
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Lloyd Coombes is a freelance tech and fitness writer for TechRadar. He’s an expert in all things Apple as well as Computer and Gaming tech, with previous works published on TopTenReviews, Space.com, and Live Science. You’ll find him regularly testing the latest MacBook or iPhone, but he spends most of his time writing about video games atDexerto.
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