# Workout Mode for Running

> Workout Mode helps you work toward a specific fitness goal. You can select a Zwift workout at any time or create or import a custom workout...

Source: https://support.zwift.com/en_us/workout-mode-for-running-SkBBXlLAt

Last updated: 2026-09-28T18:03:33.977Z

# Workout Mode for Running

Workout Mode helps you work toward a specific fitness goal. You can select a Zwift workout at any time or create or import a custom workout.

## Things to Know

While you’re in Workout Mode:

*   Your name in Zwifters Nearby displays a graph icon on the left.
    
*   Your avatar has a holographic display in front of of them.
    
*   You earn XP based on the workout interval and successful intervals instead of distance.
    

## Start a ZwiftWorkout

1.  On the Home Screen, select **WORKOUTS**.
    
    *   You can also select a workout under **WORKOUT ANYTIME**.
        
    
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    ![Home screen showing workout options](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Running/Resources/Images/Running - Home Screen Workout Anytime 1.122.png "Select Workouts")
    
2.  Browse **Collections**, **Custom**, **All Workouts**, or **Plans**, then select a workout.
    
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    ![Workout options](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Running/Resources/Images/Running - Home Screen Workouts Collections 1.122.png "Browse workouts")
    
3.  On the workout overview screen, select **START RUN**.
    
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    ![Select Start Run](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Running/Resources/Images/Running - Workouts Start Run 1.102.png "Select Start Run")
    
4.  Select a route for your workout then select **START WORKOUT**.
    
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    ![Select Start Workout](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Running/Resources/Images/Running - Workouts Select Route 1.102.png "Select Start Workout")
    
5.  If you have a trainer that's compatible with ERG mode, you can turn this on or off from the action bar after starting your workout.
    

## Related Articles

*   [FTP Test](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/ftp-test-HypJnI_NH)
    
*   [Custom Workouts](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/custom-workouts-ryGOTVEPs)
    
*   [Fitness Level Profile for Running](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/fitness-level-profile-for-running-S13T1Tfvr)
    
*   [Drafting in Zwift](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/drafting-in-zwift-B1ZB6Nxr)
    
*   [Your XP and Level in Zwift](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/your-xp-and-level-in-zwift-SJYHuPI_i)
    
*   [Using the Heads Up Display when Working Out](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/using-the-heads-up-display-when-working-out-HkdGPmSJGl)
    

See you on the road.

\-The Team at Zwift