Samsung’s latest operating system, One UI 8, is generating significant buzz. The company is reportedly working on its next major OS for Galaxy devices, which will be built on top of Android 16. A recently discovered feature is expected to be a game-changer for runners.

A recent report reveals that Samsung is developing a new feature, aptly named Running Coach, which will debut with One UI 8. This feature is designed with runners in mind and will provide users with personalized training plans based on their fitness parameters.

The Running Coach feature will offer users a challenge to run as far as they can in 12 minutes, and based on this initial running parameter, it will create a tailored training plan. The plan will be gradually leveled up to help users improve their performance. This feature is expected to be a valuable addition to the existing fitness tracking capabilities of Samsung’s Galaxy smartwatches.

Samsung has been working on the Running Coach functionality for some time now. The Galaxy smartwatches already allow users to track their workouts and provide accurate measurements of VO2 Max and sweat loss data. The Running Coach feature will utilize real-time heart data from the Galaxy Watch to evaluate users’ daily running sessions and ensure risk-free training.

As One UI 8 is still in its early stages of development, and with the public beta program set to commence soon, it is possible that the new running feature will be included in the upcoming One UI 8 beta build. Additionally, the Galaxy watches are expected to receive live update features in late 2026, as reported here.

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