Old fashioned paper and pencil logs worked just fine.
I’m torn. I’ve posted before about the great online running logs available so now that I’m running again after my little layoff, I planned to start tracking my progress online. The Runner’s World site has been my log of choice for the last few years. But for some reason, the last few days I’ve been seriously considering going “Old School” and grabbing a notebook and pen. There’s something appealing about having an old fashioned running log like I used back in the 80’s and 90’s. Something tangible that I can pick up and read no matter what room I’m in. Somewhere that I can easily add notes even a few days after my run without logging into a site and clicking through screens to get to the one I need. But on the flip side, the RW log has great tools like maps, graphs, and distance/pace calculators. It even tracks how many miles I put on my shoes!
I figure I have the rest of this week to decide because by next week I should be back to running 4-5 days a week and increasing my miles so I’ll want to start tracking.
So, help me out here. Does anyone out there still use a pen and paper for their running log? Will I be the only throw-back writing if I go that way? Or are the online tools really just too great to pass up?
Vote now!
August 14, 2009 at 1:16 pm |
Since I got a Garmin a couple years ago, I haven’t used anything else. The record is compiled for me and easily accessed. But I know what you mean about the “old school” paper and pencil. Actually, if you think about it, I’m currently using a training schedule and have been rigidly following it. I have it copied and taped on my desk. So, I guess I am back to paper!