“It’s like having a coach”, marathon runner on why Apple Watch Series 10 is her trusted ally – Technology News

The Mumbai air hung heavy with anticipation. The city was about to witness the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025. Amongst the throngs of runners stood Swati Mukund, her gaze fixed on the horizon. Her eyes focused on the finish line, but every few minutes, they flickered down to the Apple Watch Series 10 on her wrist. It wasn’t just a watch; it was her tireless coach, her constant companion.

The Mumbai Marathon (TMM) is one of the most prestigious marathons, not just in India, but globally. For professional runner Swati Mukund, it’s a race she’s been training for all year. In an exclusive interview with financialexpress.com, Swati shares how the Apple Watch Series 10 has played a key role during the journey.

“My training for TMM 2025 is intense,” Swati says. “I run short distances during the week and longer distances on weekends. The Apple Watch Series 10 has been a great help in tracking my progress and keeping me motivated.”

The Series 10—Apple’s latest launched in 2024 alongside the iPhone 16 series—has a variety of features, some specifically designed for runners. Activity Rings track your daily activity goals for steps, exercise, and standing. The Workout App tracks your runs, swims, cycles, and other workouts. The watch lets you view your pace, distance, heart rate, and other metrics in real time.

In addition to its running features, the Apple Watch Series 10 also has several other aces up its sleeve, from heart rate monitoring to sleep tracking. The Music App allows you to listen to music and podcasts on the go on your watch.

All this, when put together, is helpful for staying motivated during long runs, Swati explains.

“The Apple Watch series 10 has additional features like tracking your speed runs in combination with recovery time, paced outdoor runs and time- based running loops, that I’ve extensively used during my training,” she says, adding that “It has also enabled me to maintain a retailer strength and weight training program for better stamina and endurance.”

A trusted ally

Overall, Swati is very happy with her Apple Watch Series 10. She says that it has been a valuable ally on her road to TMM 2025, and that she would highly recommend it to any runner.

“It is like having a personal coach on your wrist,” Swati says. “It’s like having a coach who motivates you through the course of your run.”

She is also “amazed” by its battery life. While Swati may be a professional with loads of experience, some habits are standard hygiene for runners regardless of whether they are seasoned or new.

Eating healthy and getting enough sleep are vital. Setting realistic goals is as important. Start slow and gradually increase your distance and intensity rather than trying to do all at the same time, when inspiration strikes. Having someone to run with can help you stay motivated, too. And while a smartwatch is a great investment, at the end of the day, it’s all about how you use it, that would ultimately decide how you fare on the field. Remember, there is no shortcut to success, she adds.

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