Whether you're going outside or going to a local gym, it can be hard to find the motivation to race up and fit for running, walking, or cycling. This is why Apple's fitness badges are so popular. They are available in one of the best Apple Watch models as a fun way to motivate yourself.

There are many badges to collect, and Apple's Activity app offers new badges each month, which change based on the level of activity. If you had a hard month, it will push you a little more, but if you step away from exercise for a little to prioritise rest, it will also dial down the intensity.

You may not be aware of it, but today is Global Running Day, and Apple's limited-edition Fitness Bash badge, which is only available today (June5th), is a colorful oval pattern designed to look natural like a running track. And the good news is that it's very easy to add it to your collection. 

To get the Global Running Day badge, attach a strap to your Apple Watch...You will be surprised to hear that it is to run!

It doesn't matter if you choose to do it on one of the best treadmills or hit one of your favorite trails, any run will do. The only requirement is that you have to do it today and run at least 5k (3.1 miles).

If that sounds hard, don't worry — if you're a beginner or just want to beat your PR, the biggest advice I can give (as a somewhat regular runner) on how to run 5K is to just try and enjoy it, it's pretty easy to do it.

Thankfully, there are some Apple Watch features (besides the badge itself) that you can adopt to help you get from start to finish. One I often use is the Race route feature, which allows you to fight yourself on a particular route that you've traveled multiple times. 

To enable it, just follow the following steps on your Apple Watch:

When you complete the run, you've rounded up the other 9 running features available on your

Apple Watch (in readable red or green). Whether it's today's 5K or tomorrow's marathon, these small tweaks on Apple's popular wearables will be a big help.