In the last year, Jill Amirault has taken the Toronto run community by storm, co-founding a female-driven community called Girls Run the 6ix, which has quickly evolved into one of the city’s most popular run groups. Between leading a run club and her own training, Amirault’s schedule can be hectic, but she’s found a way to balance her active lifestyle using Samsung’s ecosystem of connected devices, powered by Galaxy AI and Samsung Health.
As the 27-year-old run leader begins training for the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon this October, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Ring are helping her along the way with training and recovery. The Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Galaxy Ring work seamlessly with the Galaxy smartphone to deliver real-time health metrics and performance insights.
“When you use the whole ecosystem, you unlock features like Energy Score, Wellness Tips, and Cycle Tracking,” says Amirault. “It’s all integrated. The devices talk to each other, so your metrics carry across everything.”
With the Cycle Tracking feature, users can better monitor their menstrual cycle through overnight skin temperature readings, especially useful for female athletes looking to optimize training around their hormonal cycles. Meanwhile, Energy Score helps users understand how their current routine affects daily life. This feature also gives personalized recommendations on how to train and recover based on how they feel and their overall activity levels.
The Energy Score, in particular, has become a game-changer for Amirault, as it evaluates your body’s energy levels based on sleep, activity and recent workouts. “I’ve found it really accurate,” Amirault remarks. “I wear my devices 90 per cent of the time, even when I’m not training. I find it great to get ongoing insights.”
When you have the Galaxy Watch or the Galaxy Ring with the Galaxy S25 Series, it’ll proactively show you how your entire body is performing, using the Now Brief feature.
Samsung’s Galaxy AI goes beyond data collection—it provides personalized coaching and guidance. It offers helpful training tips and recognizes when you need to rest, ensuring you get the most out of your performance tracking. For example, if you’re overtraining, Wellness Tips will suggest you take a few days off, or some meditation or light movement exercises. Amirault recommends it for newer runners who might not know when to pull back.
Like many of us with advanced AI technology, getting started with an array of connected devices might seem daunting, but Samsung’s user-friendly interface makes the transition seamless. “I find it can be overwhelming to receive so much data, especially when you’re new to training,” Amirault admits. “Galaxy AI paired with the Samsung Health app simplifies the data and makes it easy to understand.”
Amirault says using Samsung’s integrated ecosystem has helped her manage stress, track sleep and remind her to relax. “Running is all about that 80/20 balance—pushing hard, but knowing when to recover,” she says. “I feel that mindset has spread throughout our running group, which is one of the reasons we decided to partner with Samsung this Spring. Their devices are perfect for encouraging both training and recovery for our group.”
Girls Run the 6ix, the run group Amirault co-founded alongside her close friend Claire Milburn in December 2023, encourages women of all levels to get into the sport and find a safe space through running. With more than 8,000 followers on Instagram, the club regularly meets for group runs, workshops and community-led events.
This Spring, Samsung has played a key role in supporting both Amirault and her running community. The brand provided the run club with Galaxy devices for members to use during their regular runs, helping their community reach their wellness and fitness goals.
Amirault remembers what it’s like to enter the sport with no prior knowledge. She recalls running her first marathon at 15 and wishes she’d had resources like Samsung Health and Galaxy AI to support her back then. “I didn’t know how to listen to my body the way I do now,” she says. “This tech would’ve told me when to rest, helped me avoid burnout, and probably made a huge difference in how I trained.”
For beginners, technology is not only helpful—it’s empowering. “When you’re just starting out, it’s easy to feel like you need every gadget,” Amirault says. “But what’s cool about the Samsung ecosystem is that it gives you everything in one place, and you can go as deep as you want with the data. Or keep it simple and just follow your daily Energy Score.”
Whether you’re gearing up for your first 5K or chasing a new marathon PB, Samsung’s connected ecosystem, powered by Samsung Health and Galaxy AI, offers a smarter, more personalized way to train, recover and ultimately, achieve your goals. Visit samsung.com/ca to learn more about these devices and how you can power your wellness goals.
