How do I use adidas Running with Propulsion?

Updated November 9, 2026

adidas Running (formerly Runtastic) mainly sends your workouts (running, walking). Your daily steps come from your phone or your watch.

Before you start

Update your phone, the adidas Running app and the Propulsion app to their latest version.

On iPhone: through Apple Health

1. In adidas Running, tap Profile, then the gear at the top right, and open Partner Accounts.
2. Turn on Apple Health.
3. In Propulsion, tap your avatar at the top left, then Settings, Activity tracking, Apple Health and Connect. See the Apple Health guide

On Android: through Health Connect

1. In adidas Running's settings, look for the Health Connect option (often with the partner accounts) and turn it on, allowing exercise.
2. In Propulsion, tap your avatar at the top left, then Settings, Activity tracking, Health Connect and Connect. See the Health Connect guide
3. To check: in Health Connect, open your activity data and see whether your runs show up.

Can't find the Health Connect option? Write to us from Settings > Contact support, with the app version.

A workout doesn't show up?

Tap the + button at the bottom right of the Propulsion screen to add it. See how to log an activity

All brands: Android: which apps and watches work with Propulsion?