Definitely not for running.

My OG AirPods Pro can’t maintain a Bluetooth connection with my Apple Watch Ultra, whenever I’m running in a crowded event. I get like 30 seconds of music and then it cuts off, the music stops, and I have to press play again.

Is this normal?

They work fine when I’m training alone with no other runners around. But even when I’m jogging through a park with just five people, my connection is bad.

Is there a better Apple solution that works for running in a crowd? Or should I just give up and get headphones specially designed for running? Any recommendations?