Comments on: Keeping Track: Why a Running Log is Important

By: Neil Culbertson

Neil Culbertson — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:07:19 +0000

I prefer the old fashioned pencil & pen & paper log. I made my own spiral bound, complete training log with enough space for multi-sport workouts, strength training in the gym, intervals, favorite routes, pace chart, everything the serious or casual runner might need or want. Been logging my runs for over 27 years.

By: JD

JD — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:59:50 +0000

So what systems do you use for tracking? Do you prefer legal pad/paper, or do you use an electronic system like Excel spreadsheet, SportsTracks, Garmin Connect, etc? I have really found one system that seems to work for everything, any suggestions?

By: Marathon Training Insights

Marathon Training Insights — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:44:47 +0000

[...] you can by reading and, even better, asking experienced marathon runners. It’s very important to keep a training log, using a calendar, a notebook, whatever. In this log, you need to record the following information [...]

By: 5 short tips on setting your running goals for 2010

5 short tips on setting your running goals for 2010 — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:52:21 +0000

[...] Buy a small notebook, set up a blog; put it on your Facebook wall …Nothing beats the feeling of being able to brag about your progress, what you have achieved. When you are at the 1st of January 2011, looking back at the year that has gone by, you have living proof to show. We recently published an article about logging your workouts. [...]

By: Davy Kestens

Davy Kestens — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:26:17 +0000

Hi Matthew,
Soon we’ll be publishing an article about other ways to track your runs, going from your Nike+ system to online services that provide you with an easy way to keep track of your runs.
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By: Matthew Smith

Matthew Smith — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:23:35 +0000

Nice article but I have a Nike+ chip connected to my iPod, why didn’t you mention this option? Since it records almost all the data you suggested in the article?

By: Keane

Keane — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:22:31 +0000

Great article, I’m going to write my runs down from now on

Keep those great articles coming!