Virtual Runner for iOS

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** See Our Review in 2013 February Runners World MagazineVirtual Runner is an exciting new approach to treadmill running. High Definition videos of...

** See Our Review in 2013 February Runners World MagazineVirtual Runner is an exciting new approach to treadmill running. High Definition videos of popular courses speed up and slow down according to your pace, fully immersing you in the experience. - Run your favorite routes during inclement weather or even while traveling - Learn race courses and landmarks BEFORE you run them Virtual Runner is designed to work WITH the existing treadmill and iPad. You simply install Virtual Runner on your iPad along with selected course videos.A growing library of famous race courses, popular running routes and scenic destination runs are all shot in wide-screen from a runners perspective allowing you to see a course as if you were actually running it, at YOUR pace. Dolby Digital Sound also captured the natural sounds while the video was being filmed. Courses are available for through inApp purchases: Some of the courses available are: Scenic Destinations: A Run Along the Great Barrier Reef Australian Outback Run The Hills of Bali Cadillac Mountain Run, Maine, USA Central Park 10k Run, New York, USA Charles River Run, Boston, MA, USA Niagara Lake Run - 5k Niagara Falls Run - 5k Washington Mall Historic Run - 4.3 miles Road Races: TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10k New Balance Falmouth Road Race 10k Hopkinton to Boston, MA - 26.2 milesOur quick start guide can be downloaded here: http://outsideinteractive.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/iPadAndAndroidQuickStartGuideVersion1.pdfYou can control the speed of the video manually or for a more interactive experience, you can add an ANT+ connection. ANT+ is the wireless protocol found in most of today's most popular sports watches and accessories, many of which you may already own! ANT+ devices may be found here: www.thisisant.com/directoryAttach the ANT+ foot pod to your shoelace and plug in the ANT+ connector to your iPad. (On screen heart rate monitor display is available as an optional feature as well with an ANT+ compliant heart rate strap) Next, you select which video or videos wish to view and start the program. After a brief countdown, your video begins to play on your iPad or HDTV connected (via AirPlay) As you run, the foot pod transmits your pace to the wireless receiver. This data is read by the Virtual Runner Software, which adjusts the speed of the video based on this data. If you run faster, the video will speed up. If you slow down, the video will slow down. See your overall time, average pace, distance covered (by mile or km) cadence and heart rate. Virtual Runner is sure to make time fly and improve your overall treadmill experience. ** ANT+ connector sold separately.