I have used a variety of logs over the years such as timex trainer software and running magazine logs.
For consistency I use a database (Access).
You can create queries to search for different things such as routes, events, cycling, rowing etc.
I find the database the best method of recording all my exercise and you can flick back over many years in an instant.

I kept a training log, hand written for 7 years,(1988 to 1995ish) every run was written down. timed and even graphed, now I run for the enjoyment. no watch, no pressure, still race but I live on those logs I kept. I always have time to look at them and boy, what memories, twice a day training and all that, now it's just good to get out and run four - five times a week.

Just thought I'd pull this thread up from the depths of the forum! (Nothing better to do obviously!)

I keep a regular training and race diary....it helps focus the mind in the same way a food intake diary does!

Started running almost exactly a year ago, and as I started with a specific target race, using a training plan, I religously recorded everything on paper. Have since moved on to using an excel spreadsheet (downloaded from http://www.davidhays.net/running/runlog/runlog.html) and I find it invaluable in monitoring pace etc.

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Don

Thats bloody brilliant..........

I also use the David Hays spreadsheet - started July last year, which was when I started running. It's a great spreadsheet (measures how much longer I'll need to run before I run all the way round the earth, so really useful stuff). No really, I do like the spreadsheet, and all the graphs it produces.

<sigh> but sometimes, I just miss having the paper version. A paper log is so much more tangible.

Know what you mean Karen, my first few months were on paper, but I've misplaced it ! PC much harder to lose

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Don

So how much longer will it take?!!

Agreed. My paper log tells me I've already run round the earth - and another 4,000 miles beside. The mind boggles!!!
Cheers!

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Give me the hills!

Ugh. I don't wanna know.