How to Use Pokmon Go in Your Training
Unless youve been living under a rock, youve probably heard of Pokmon Go. This is of course the massive augmented reality sensation from Nintendo that places Pokmon into the world around us. The game uses data from Google Maps in order to allow us to hunt for local Pokmon and this then triggers a mini game using a combination of your devices camera and its gyroscopes in order to make the Pokmon appear as though theyre right there in front of you.
But what does this have to do with running?
Well, if you want to give yourself a new challenge and make your running fun in a new way, you can turn this into a running workout! Here is how it works
Set Up the Game and Go!
The first thing to do of course is to set up the game. Once youre ready, just run out the door and start!
Now, the key thing to remember here is that you mustnt spend the entire time looking at your phone. When you do that, you will be putting yourself at risk and youll likely put your foot in a pothole or ditch. Never run while looking at your screen!
The good news is that your device will vibrate when youre near a Pokmon. All you need to do then is carry it in one hand and run to areas where theyre likely to be. Pokstops are places where people can lure Pokmon, which means there will often be more in those areas. Run to the areas on your map with lots of blue structures and pink leaves and then you should find your phone vibrates from time to time.
When that happens, just stop, play the minigame and capture your Pokmon! It makes running more fun but it can also act as a form of natural interval training. Because youll be running and stopping intermittently, this means you can run a little faster between Pokmon.
Tips
One tip when running is that you should put the game on battery saver mode. In this mode, the device screen will go dark as long as it is held upside down. That means you can point it down while running, or you can slip it in a pocket and youll be using considerably less power. Soon there will be a Pokmon Go smartwatch you can wear!
The other tip is to make sure to incubate eggs. These hatch based on the steps you take, so running will give you a big advantage!
