Pacemade

Pacemade Support

Build your own run plans and send them to your Apple Watch.

Need help? Email us at hello@pacemade.app. We aim to reply within 2 business days. Please include your iPhone model, iOS version, Apple Watch model and watchOS version, and a description of what happened.

Getting started

  1. Create a plan. Tap the + button and choose New plan. Tap Add workout and pick a starting point: Easy run, Long run, or Intervals.
  2. Edit the workout. Tap a workout to change its date, name, and steps. Each step has a goal (time or distance) and an optional target (a pace range or a heart rate range).
  3. Send it to your watch. Tap Send to Apple Watch at the bottom of the plan. Pacemade asks permission to schedule workouts the first time.
  4. Run. Open the Workout app on your watch, find your workout, and start. Your watch cues you through each step.

Make a plan with an AI assistant

You can have any AI assistant write a plan for you.

  1. Tap the + button and choose Make a plan with AI, then tap Copy instructions.
  2. Paste the instructions into your AI assistant, then tell it your goal, which days you can run, and a recent race time.
  3. Copy the assistant's reply, go back to Pacemade, and tap Paste. Your plan opens, ready to edit and send.

If Pacemade says it cannot import the plan, it lists every problem. Tap Copy errors for your AI, paste them into the same chat, and ask for a corrected plan. Pacemade does not include an AI and does not send anything to one.

Requirements

Frequently asked questions

My plan is not showing on my watch.
Make sure your watch is paired, unlocked, and nearby, then open the Workout app on the watch. If the workout is still missing, open Pacemade, tap the watch icon at the top left to see what is scheduled, and send the plan again.
I only see a few upcoming workouts on my watch.
The Workout app shows only the next few scheduled workouts at a time. The rest are still scheduled and appear as their dates get closer. The "On watch" screen in Pacemade lists everything that is scheduled.
How many workouts can my watch hold?
Up to 50 scheduled workouts at once. Pacemade tells you if a plan would go over the limit.
Can I edit a plan after sending it?
Yes. Edit it in Pacemade and tap Replace on Apple Watch. The new version replaces the workouts Pacemade sent earlier for that plan, so you do not end up with duplicates. The exception is a workout you moved on the "On watch" screen. A moved workout is not replaced, so remove the old one there if it is still on your watch.
How do I move or remove a workout on my watch?
Tap the watch icon at the top left of the home screen. Swipe a workout right to move it to another day, or left to remove it. The Remove all button clears everything scheduled on your watch, so use it carefully.
How do I delete a plan?
Swipe left on it in the list on the home screen. Workouts already on your watch stay there until you remove them on the "On watch" screen.
Can I use a plan someone else made, or share mine?
Yes. Tap the share button at the top right of a plan to export it as a file. To bring a file in, tap + and choose Import plan file.
Why does Pacemade say my plan has problems?
Pacemade checks every plan before sending it and lists what to fix on the plan screen, such as a pace given fastest first, two goals on one step, or workouts out of date order. Past workouts are kept in the plan but never sent.
Do I need an account?
No. Pacemade has no accounts. See our privacy policy.
Does Pacemade work with other watches?
Pacemade is built for Apple Watch only.
How do I delete my data?
Delete plans inside the app, or delete the app to remove its data from your device.

Feedback and feature requests

We would love to hear how you plan your runs. Email hello@pacemade.app with ideas.