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Nick Harris-fry

Apple Watch is getting this game-changing new feature for runners — here’s why I’m excited

Apple Watch training load.

With every year that passes the Apple Watch becomes a better option for sports, and as a keen runner who has used the Apple Watch to prepare for marathons in the past, the standout update from watchOS 11 for me is the addition of training load which was unveiled at WWDC 2024.

Training load tracking is a standard feature on the best running watches from brands like Garmin and Coros, and it helps you to judge your effort over time to make sure that you’re doing enough to get fitter without doing too much, which can increase your risk of injury.

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