Galaxy Watch8 Introduces Smart Running Coach for All Levels
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch8 series now offers a “Running Coach” feature designed to guide runners of all abilities, from beginners aiming for a 5K to experienced runners training for half marathons. The feature personalizes training plans based on a runner’s level, which is determined through a 12-minute running test, assessing pace, distance, and perceived exertion.
The Running Coach provides structured programs with 15–19 sessions per level, incorporating running, recovery, and intensity adjustments. It delivers real-time audio feedback during runs, helping users maintain pace, monitor heart rate, and avoid injury. Post-run, the watch generates detailed reports including metrics like split pace, oxygen uptake, and overall performance scores.
Additional features in Samsung Health, such as Energy Score and Sleep Score, complement Running Coach by tracking wellness, sleep, and recovery. Integration with Google Gemini allows runners to find new routes or convert treadmill speeds, enhancing indoor and outdoor training.
The Galaxy Watch8’s Running Coach aims to create a complete training ecosystem, offering step-by-step guidance, measurable progress, and motivation, making it ideal for runners seeking structured, data-driven workouts.
The Running Coach provides structured programs with 15–19 sessions per level, incorporating running, recovery, and intensity adjustments. It delivers real-time audio feedback during runs, helping users maintain pace, monitor heart rate, and avoid injury. Post-run, the watch generates detailed reports including metrics like split pace, oxygen uptake, and overall performance scores.
Additional features in Samsung Health, such as Energy Score and Sleep Score, complement Running Coach by tracking wellness, sleep, and recovery. Integration with Google Gemini allows runners to find new routes or convert treadmill speeds, enhancing indoor and outdoor training.
The Galaxy Watch8’s Running Coach aims to create a complete training ecosystem, offering step-by-step guidance, measurable progress, and motivation, making it ideal for runners seeking structured, data-driven workouts.