World Health Day (WHD) 2026<\/a>\u00a0on April 7, Samsung Newsroom asked him to detail his data-driven training regime, which embodies this year\u2019s WHD slogan, \u201cTogether for health. Stand with science.\u201d<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
With exclusive access to his\u00a0Samsung Health\u00a0metrics, we take an inside look into his grueling training program, which has seen him cover over 100 km in just one week. Discover how insights led him to adjust his training for optimal recovery and how even a \u201crest day\u201d can include a 3 km run.<\/p>\n
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\u25b2 Screenshots from Kiplimo\u2019s Samsung Health app show his varied training routine, including light jogs and long-distance runs.<\/p>\n
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Q. Congratulations on your recent world record at the 2026 Lisbon Half Marathon. What\u2019s the secret to your success?<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no secret. It\u2019s just about discipline. You have to work hard, be extremely focused, and manage your energy \u2014 knowing when to rest and when to push harder. But honestly, the most important part is that you have to really want what you\u2019re working toward. I wouldn\u2019t have broken the world record if I didn\u2019t follow that formula.<\/p>\n
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Q. You finished second at the 2025 London Marathon and are now preparing to go one step further at this year\u2019s event. What role has your Galaxy Watch8 played in your training?<\/p>\n
My coach doesn\u2019t live in Uganda, so my Galaxy Watch8 has basically become his personal assistant here. Even though he\u2019s not with me, he can get real-time analysis and reports on my running form through the\u00a0Running Analysis\u00a0feature in Samsung Health. We track my heart rate and pay close attention to my pace for each kilometer. During the harder sessions, I also monitor the asymmetry readings to see if I\u2019m overcompensating on one side so I can avoid strain. Contact time is another key aspect I keep an eye on, making small adjustments to my form to ensure every stride is as efficient as possible. I always try to improve my running economy, so these insights are incredibly helpful.<\/p>\n
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\u25b2 Kiplimo\u2019s Samsung Health data from March 13\u201319 reveals how he ramps up his training routine throughout the week.<\/p>\n
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Q. Looking at your recent Samsung Health data, we can see some clear patterns in your training routine. Tell us about your regime.<\/p>\n
Consistency is key, but athletes must not be obsessed with training. What many people don\u2019t realize is that rest is equally as important as physical training. To compete at your best, you need to be able to maximize your energy, and the only way to do that is through consistent rest. But \u201crest\u201d doesn\u2019t always mean no training. A rest day can mean running 3 km instead of 40 km. You have to be consistent in what you\u2019re doing, but you also need to listen to your body and know when to slow down. Technology can help a lot with this.<\/p>\n
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Q. Can you give us an example of how a specific insight from the Samsung Health app led you to adapt your training program?<\/p>\n
The decision to run 3 km instead of 40 km that I just mentioned was a true story. After experiencing some lingering soreness during a recent 24 km run, I decided to turn what was intended to be a 40 km run into a light 3 km jog to ensure I could recover and have the stamina to get through 40 km another day. The Samsung Health app was very helpful for me here. It kept me informed so I could allow my body to fully recover and prevent a potential injury or burnout.<\/p>\n
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Q. We\u2019ve seen how a professional runner like yourself uses data to reach their goals. What advice would you give to someone who is just starting their running journey, and how can the Running Coach feature get them on the right track?<\/p>\n
For beginners, it is very important to ease into things and be patient. You will build up stamina over time; it\u2019s about knowing when to push yourself and when to stop. Not everyone has a personal coach with them to tailor a training plan. But the\u00a0Running Coach<\/a>\u00a0feature provides customized programs to help even beginners train for a marathon. It tells you exactly what you should be doing during a run, motivates you and helps you improve. New runners are fortunate to have this fantastic technology which can guide them every step of the way. It\u2019s also great for more experienced runners looking to take on a full marathon as it provides structured training programs.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Q. On World Health Day, the message is \u201cTogether for health, stand with science.\u201d How does this relate to your own philosophy?<\/p>\n
Science helps me throughout my training. I don\u2019t know where I would be without the ability to track data on my Galaxy Watch8. I use that science to shape my daily routine. Science and technology help me perform at my best, and I believe they can do the same for anyone.<\/p>\n
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From a young runner in Uganda to a world-record holder, Kiplimo proves what happens when relentless dedication meets smart technology. Whether you are an elite athlete striving for the podium or someone taking your first steps towards a healthier lifestyle, Galaxy Watch8 provides actionable insights to help you build healthier habits and reach your goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When Jacob Kiplimo storms past the finish line, he\u2019s not just running on talent \u2014 he\u2019s running on…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":514202,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[330,85,46,125],"class_list":["post-514201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-gadgets","tag-gadgets","tag-il","tag-israel","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/514201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=514201"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/514201\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/514202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=514201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=514201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=514201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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