Virtual Runner Quick Guide 1.0

Virtual Runner

Virtual runner is a new interactive app that will change the way you look at treadmill running. It can also

be used with any other indoor training equipment. This guide will assist you in getting started.

Warning: Always consult a physician before you begin or modify any exercise program.

Installation Instructions Installing, launching and using Virtual Runner app is intuitive and easy.

Install the App 1. Open the App Store/ Google Play Store and Search for the “Virtual Runner” app.

2. Install the app for free. Sample videos are available with the app for free as well. Additional

full length videos are available for in app purchase.

Note: This app is only available for the iPad and Android tablets. It is not available for phones.

Run the App The main window of the app consists of the video player in the center. Below the video player is

a list of videos (with images) that are installed in the app. This list of videos is also displayed on

the right side. Tapping on a video will make it selected in the video player. Tapping on the play

button will play the video. Audio controls are in the top right to adjust or mute the volume.

Purchased

Downloaded

Videos

Available to

Play

Volume

Control

All Purchased Videos Available

to be Downloaded for Playing

Plays Video in Full

Screen

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Purchasing Videos Step-by-step to purchase, save and view course videos from Virtual Runner app.

Purchase 1. On the Virtual Runner app tap on the “Shop” button at the bottom of the main window. This will

display the in-app store.

2. Tap the preview icon to view trailers.

3. Tap on the shopping cart button to purchase a video.

4. Once the video is purchased, it will be available for download in your Video Library Window.

Please note that sometimes there is a billing delay from Apple and your purchase may not show up

immediately. The delay could take up to 1 day in some instances.

Preview

a Video

Purchase

a Video

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Download 1. From the main window, tap on the “Video Library” button on the left hand side of the window.

2. In the “Available to Download” list, find the purchased videos along with several free sample

videos (also available for download). Select the video title to download to your device. A

progress bar will be displayed in the top right corner. Download time varies depending on video

size and connection speed. Do not close the app while a download is in progress.

3. The preferred distance unit for the video - Miles or Kilometers (KM) – can be set on the lower

left side of this page.

4. To free up space on your iPad/Android Tablet you can delete a downloaded video: Tap “Edit”,

then tap the red icon next to the video to delete, and tap “Done”. This will remove the video

from your app, but it will still be available to be downloaded again.

Select Miles or

Kilometers (KM)

Purchased

Videos

Available for

Downloading

Remove a

Downloaded

Video

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Play After you have purchased your video and downloaded that video to your iPad/Android Tablet, you can

then begin using the video while exercising on any treadmill or other indoor equipment.

1. On the main window, select the video to play by tapping a video title.

2. Tap on the Play Video icon. The video will play in full screen mode. The video can be started at

the beginning (default), at a specific mile/km or at the last saved point.

3. The speed of the course video can be controlled either manually or interactively using wearable

technology. (For more information see sections re: Running Manual Mode and Running with

Wearable tech).

4. The video can be played to completion or stopped at any time by tap along the bottom and

pressing the pause icon. A user can choose to resume or save the run to complete later.

5. The dashboard along the top will display the elapsed time, distance, pace, heart rate (if using

the heart rate monitor), cadence (if using the foot pod), and the PR pace (if the user has a prior

recorded time with the video to race against).

6. Each time a workout is run, it is recorded in the History window. Users tap the History button to

the left side to see the tabular list or along the bottom to see a graphical view of running history.

7. Posting a run to Facebook/Twitter is optional. Users are prompted at the end to share results.

Tap the User Profile button from the main window to enable and configure this option.

Running or Exercising Manual Mode Use this method when playing a video to manually set a video speed to match the pace of your treadmill

or the pace of other exercise equipment.

1. Once a video is selected, on the screen and ready to play, tap the “-“ and “+” buttons that

appear on the top left to set the video speed to match the speed of the treadmill. These buttons

fade away after a few seconds.

2. By touching the area again the buttons will reappear, enabling adjustment of speed throughout

the run, if desired.

3. The video can be played to completion or stopped at any time by pressing along the bottom and

tapping the pause icon. A user can chose to resume or save the run to complete later.

4. A dashboard along the top will display the elapsed time, distance, pace, and PR pace (if the user

has a prior recorded time with the video to race again).

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Running or Exercising with Wearable Tech

Use this method to control the video speed automatically with a foot pod synced with your

iPad/Android Tablet. Virtual Runner supports ANT+ or Bluetooth Light foot pods and heart rate

monitors.

ANT+ Setup ANT+ requires an ANT+ foot pod. The iPad also requires the Wahoo Dongle. For some Android tablets,

ANT+ is built-in and does not require a Dongle. To configure:

o Insert the Wahoo Dongle into the iPad connector port.

o Tap on the Device Setup button at the bottom of the main window.

o Make sure that the selector in the top right is set to “ANT+”.

o Be sure the ANT+ Network Enabled on top right reads “Yes”.

o Tap on the Connect button for the Foot Pod Device row.

o Tap on the Connect and select your foot pod device. Note that you must be walking or

shaking the foot pod to activate it. If the foot pod does not work after a minute of

walking, replace the battery.

o To also use an ANT+ heart rate monitor tap Connect for the heart rate row and tap

Connect. Be sure that the heart rate monitor pad is wet. If your heart rate monitor is not

working after several minutes of vigorous exercises, replace the battery.

Manual Speed

Control (Note this fades

after a few seconds but

will brighten when

touched again.)

Allows the option to

either pause or save a

workout so you can

continue at a later time.

Workout

Display

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Blue Tooth Light

Requires a Bluetooth smart foot pod. Bluetooth must also be enabled in the iPad/Android tablet

device settings.

o Tap on the Device Setup button at the bottom of the main window.

o Tap on the Connect button for the Foot Pod Device row.

o Make sure that the selector in the top right is set to “Bluetooth Smart”.

o Tap on the Connect button and select your foot pod device. Note that you must be

walking or shaking the foot pod to activate it. If the foot pod does not work after a

minute of walking, replace the battery.

o To also use a Bluetooth Smart heart rate monitor tap Connect for the Heart Rate Device

row and tap Connect. Be sure that the heart rate monitor pad is wet. If your heart rate

monitor is not working after several minutes of vigorous exercises, replace the battery.

After setup is complete, begin running on the treadmill. The video will start automatically,

with the speed controlled via the foot pod.

ANT + Enabled

when Wahoo

Dongle Connected

Select ANT + or

Bluetooth Smart

Option

Device Connection

Indicators

Foot pod

Calibration

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Wearable Technology that Works with Our Product There are a number of wearable devices that work interactively with the videos with more being added

regularly. These devices include:

For the iPad receiver ANT+, the Wahoo Dongle.

ANT+ Footpod: Garmin and Wahoo.

ANT+ Heartrate Monitor: Garmin and Wahoo. Bluetooth Smart: Adidas Bluetooth Speed Cell and the Polar Bluetooth Footpod (but

requires calibration).

For a more extensive current list visit us at http://outsideinteractive.net/wearable-technology.

Creating an Account Creating an account with Outside Interactive enables users to save time by more quickly accessing video

purchases for download to your iPad/Android tablet.

Setting up an Account Setting up an account is optional, but users may find it more convenient and faster to download

a copy of a purchased video to their PC and then load them to the iPad/Android Tablet.

Tap the Account button on the main window of Virtual Runner, which will instruct you

to create an account at our website.

When you log in and link to your iPad/Android tablet, your video purchases will be

available on your website account for download.

Adding the Video to Your Tablet Using a PC, log into your account at https://outsideinteractive.mydigitalfiles.com

Click on the My Purchases link.

Click on the video to download. It will download it to your PC’s Downloads folder.

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For the iPad: Connect iPad to your PC, start iTunes, select your iPad, and then select Apps.

Select “Virtual Runner” in the File Sharing section near the bottom.

Click the “Add…” button.

Select your video file.

When complete, use the iPad, run Virtual Runner, tap on the Video Library page.

Tap on the “+Add video” button.

Tap “Load via iTunes on my Computer” and select the video.

Tap on "Load From SD Card"

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For the Android Tablet:

Connect your tablet to your PC.

Use Windows Explorer to copy the downloaded video file to the Virtual Runner Folder:

\TabletName\tablet\Virtual Runner\

In the Virtual Runner app, tap Video Library button to display the Video Library screen.

Tap on the "+Add Video" button.

Tap on “Load From SD Card” and select the video.