Can fitness show speed rather than pace?

For Outdoor Cycling workouts, it does record speed & distance. But for Running and Walking it shows pace & distance. I am afraid that cannot be changed. For more info, see:

Workout types on Apple Watch - Apple Support

If you would like make this suggestion to Apple, use this link:

Product Feedback - Apple

Hello besthiker,

Thank you for participating in Apple Support Communities. We understand that you're wanting to change the metrics that you see during a workout, on your Apple Watch. Take a look at the steps under "Change the metrics for each workout" for steps to see what the available options are: Use the Workout app on your Apple Watch

Thanks again, and take care.