Training Logs

I have training logs for anyone that would like one. Please email me stankona@haslett.k12.mi.us, send me a txt, or a message on Facebook if you would like one.

I honestly can't think of one reason to not keep a training log/journal. If I was a "dictator" I would require everyone I coach to keep one... but I am not a "dictator" so I can only suggest that you keep one.  Here is a nice piece on a different perspective for recording and not recording your training.  http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/6/6_1/51.shtml  It brings up some good points.

• Don't become a slave to your running log.
• Record what is important.  Your quality workouts for the week should have the most detail.
• You can cycle how detailed you are in your log.  In down (easier) times of training you can be more general.  During important (specific) times of training you can be more detailed.

A training log can take many forms. I have a good friend that records his training in an Excel spreadsheet. One Haslett runner I know keeps his in a Word document. I personally use 2 ways to track my training. I use a pencil and paper journal that I have done since my freshmen year of high school. I have also started to use an online training log called RunningAHEAD. That can be found here...http://www.runningahead.com/logs/3d1d439b854b4d19a15e58e6462e67c7/calendar

Here are some reasons...

• To push your limits. If you don't know what pace you are running for your workouts (quality) and how many miles you run a week (quantity) you can't challenge these limits to get better.
• Keep you honest. If you miss a day because you just were being lazy you have to record it. It's hard to put a zero down when you know you should have been training.
• Training history. What you have done in the past can help direct your future. If you get injured you can look at a training log and see maybe where you did too much, too soon.
• Motivation and Goals. When you record your times for key workouts you will see improvement over time. This will provide motivation to keep at it. These details will also give you a good feel for what your running goals should be. If you are doing intervals at 6:00 pace, then you can aim to run a sub-6:00 mile.