One of the best ways to improve your training is to keep a running log. The benefits of keeping a log include the following:
- A log keeps you motivated by giving you an incentive to go out for a run on days you don't feel like training; no one likes to put down zero miles for a day when he or she is completely healthy
- A log helps you understand past errors in your training when you get injured or race badly
- A log gives you confidence for races. Looking over past months of solid training log during the week of a big race should convince you that you are ready to run a great time.
Use the Free Runner's Resource On-line Running Log
The easiest way to start and maintain a running log is through The Runners Resource. The Runner's Resource On-line Running Log gives you the chance to keep track of your training through this web site. This feature provides you with a built-in calendar to enter in workouts and training runs for every day of the year. Here are some example logs:
If you would like to start your own log, please fill in the following form. I will get back to you with the individualized web address of your new log as soon as possible. I will try to make sure that your address is: www.runners-resource.com/username
Running Logs of Current Users: