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Samsung Electronics expands role beyond running to all-round health partner

Samsung Electronics is upgrading an integrated health solution for runners by combining 14 years of Samsung Health data with precision sensors in the Galaxy Watch. The platform goes beyond basic activity logging to cover posture analysis, heart rate tracking and recovery management, offering metrics used by elite marathon runners in an accessible way. The company also runs a Running Coach service that assigns running levels and recommends training programs, alongside daily indicators such as sleep, mental health and nutrition.

AI & Enterprise

ChatGPT as marathon coach helps lose 9 kg but hallucinations and memory errors show limits

A runner who used ChatGPT as a marathon coach lost 9 kg and set personal bests, but also experienced side effects including heavy manual data entry, inconsistent outputs, memory limits and hallucinations. Derek Wallbank used the chatbot for months as a training coach and nutritionist while preparing for the Paris Marathon, feeding it Strava data and daily details. The case highlights the utility of generative AI for personalised training support, while showing clear limits versus a human coach.