What Is The Digital Fun Run?

The run is a video route that takes you through 2.5km of Hong Kong and 2.5km of Singapore. The video is played using the Paofit App. You “play” the video by running on a treadmill. The App has different ways of tracking you (see below).

Your challenge is to complete the full 5km route which is usually about a 30 minute jog. You can run as many laps as you want, but you must complete at least one lap to have officially completed the run.

How do I get the Paofit App?

The App is free and is available at the official Standard Chartered Marathon iTunes Super Room at http://www.itunes.com/scmarathon or by searching App Store.

IMPORTANT: you will not find Paofit if searching with your iPhone. Paofit is currently only available as an iPad or iPad mini App.

How do I sign up to the Digital Fun Run?

You will need to have a valid Standard Chartered @sc.com email address which you must use when signing up to Paofit. If you have one and would like to sign up, please go to the sign-up page here

How do I get the video?

After you have downloaded the Paofit App onto your iPad, logged in and chosen your avatar, you will be able to see an image of the Standard Charatered Fun Run Video. Provided you are connected to internet you will see a Download link on image – tap this to download the video.

Please note that the video can only be seen when you are logged in to the App.

Who is Paofit?

Paofit is an independent App developer that owns the Paofit App (www.paofit.com). Standard Chartered Bank has no relationship with Paofit other than in mandating them to create the Digital Fun Run.

How do I use the App?

Just place the iPad on the console of the treadmill, log in to Paofit, select your avatar, select the Standard Chartered Fun Run video, swipe upwards to show the “User Control Panel” (and swipe down to hide it).

In the User Control Panel choose the method of tracking your speed (at the bottom of the User Control Panel). If Bluetooth is not available, choose the Step Sensor. If you then start the treadmill a speed will be recorded by the app and the video will start to move. The faster you run, the faster the video will go.

As you run there will be an avatar of your self in the video. You will not be able to see it because the video is your first person view. However, others will be able to see you and you can see them.

Can the App control the treadmill speed?

No. You control the treadmill speed as you would normally. The app then tracks the treadmill speed which controls the video playback.

How does Paofit track my running speed?

One of three ways:

• StepSensor – This tracks the treadmill vibration when you run. It is like a step counter and assumes a stride. It is only an estimate and it takes a few seconds to adjust to your speed.
• PaofitTrack – Some treadmills at Fitness First will have our sensor accessory installed. This can connect to your iPad via Bluetoothand is very accurate. Treadmills that have the PaofitTrack installed will be clearly marked. The PaofitTrack sensor can also be bought online and placed under any treadmill.
• Manual – You can set the speed directly on the app to “manual control”. However, we request the StepSensor or PaofitTrack option be used rather than than the manual option.

How do I choose which form of tracking I want?

After you have started the video, swipe the screen upwards to reveal the User Control Panel. At the bottom there are different tracking options.

• If you are on a treadmill with Paofit’s sensor, select Bluetooth. Then select the signal that matches the number of your treadmill (i.e. 1, 2 or 3).
• If you are on a treadmill without Paofit’s sensor, then select StepSensor. This will calculate your running speed based on vibration. Give it a few moments to get used to your stride. If the speed does not match, select “Calibrate” shown also in the User Control Panel.
• If you prefer to set speed manually, then select ‘manual”. Our recommendation is to use one of the other two options.

Can Only Standard Chartered Staff Participate?

For now, yes -- only Standard Chartered staff with a valid Standard Chartered e-mail address can download the video. There are plans to make the video available publicly in future albeit not free.

Can I only use iPad?

For now, only iPad. Paofit will be releasing an iPhone version in early 2014 –. We will let you know as soon as it becomes available.

Can I use it with a Samsung or other Android tablet?

No. An android version of the Paofit app will not be available until later on in 2014.

What If I don’t have an iPad?

Standard Chartered Corporate Affairs is making some iPads available. These will be available at the Fitness First front desks for the following gyms:

• Olympia Plaza, Hong Kong
• Taikoo Place, Hong Kong
• Hopewell Centre, Hong Kong

Each gym listed will have 1 to 2 units which will be made available on a first come first serve basis. Those borrowing will be requested to leave their staff ID as a deposit and are kindly asked to return them immediately finishing their Fun Run. Please note the gyms and or / available number of units may change from time to time.

Please also note that Paofit requires the iPads to have Wifi. The gyms provide Wifi but in some instances this is not always reliable. In such instances, if you have “hotspot” functionality on your phone you could connect the iPad to the internet through this.

What if I don’t have access to Treadmill?

If you don’t own a treadmill or have access to one (i.e. no gym access), you can use any Fitness First gym to do the Digital Fun Run for free. Just make sure you are signed up to do the Paofit event and validated yourself following sign up. More information on the terms of access (where and when) is provided below.

Can I attend Fitness First if I’m not a Fitness First member?

Yes. This offer is currently available at the Olympia Plaza, Taikoo Place and Hopewell Centre gyms in Hong Kong.

The offer is valid for up to a maximum of three visits up until the 15th March 2014.

You can visit any time provided it’s not during peak hours (Monday to Friday, 11.30 am to 2pm, and 6 pm to 8 pm).

Please make sure you (i) have validated yourself for the Digital Fun Run event before going (ii) bring your Standard Chartered ID card or business card with your work email address and (iii) bring your own towel if you need one.

The Fitness First offer is valid to 15th March 2014 unless otherwise notified.

Can I attend Fitness First under this offer if I have not registered with Paofit and the Digital Fun Run?

No. This offer is only available to staff that have registered for the event, and validated their registration through the confirmation e-mail received after signing up. Fitness First staff will validate you by using your Standard Chartered e-mail address. Please supply them with your ID card or business card when you arrive that the gym reception.

Must I do it for Seeing Is Believing?

No, this is entirely your choice. But we hope you do, and the Bank will match all donations you raise.