Calendar
You choose the information you want to record. Are you adding up miles each month or do you
simply want to cross off each day in an effort to obtain consistency? A wall calendar
is public and allows family members or co-workers to see your progress and
encourage you along the way.
Fitness Apps
A fitness app can track your workout, provide workout
analytics, link your favorite music, and even give feedback during the workout.
I like Map My Run. I set mine to give feedback
every half mile. It tells me how far and how fast (or slow) I am going. You can
even share the information on Facebook – if you are brave enough!
Follow a Training Plan
If you are goal minded and have decided to train for a 5K or
longer, download a training plan and then write all over it. “Today’s run was
hard.” Or, “I rocked it today! Fifteen
seconds under goal pace!” And so on.
Report to Friends
I belong to a group of family and friends that record our
miles and share them with each other. This can help keep you on task. “They are expecting me to log something
today. I better get out the door.” Or, “If
I just go two more miles, I will have the most in the group!” Including others
in your fitness pursuits helps encourage everyone to reach their goals. Never underestimate the value of friends!Use a Journal
In addition to keeping a record of your workouts, a journal gives you an opportunity to record those things that are unmeasurable. How did the workout feel? What was good or not so good about it. Did you solve a world problem while running? What did you learn about yourself? Using a journal like this one is another tool to keep you on track and assist you in achieving your fitness goals.
Read More Beginning Fitness Articles
This blog post from Mark Williams has some great advice for beginners ready to "hit the gym." A quick read of Workout Routines for Beginners - What You Need to Know Before Hitting the Gym will help you prepare to succeed.
If you are having trouble with consistency in your training
routine, maybe it’s time to find a new way to keep you accountable. Try
something different or a combination of those listed above. The best training log is the one that works
for you.
Tune in every Tuesday for more training tips and visit my Training Tips page to find all the tips you may have missed.
Question: Do you have a training tip you would like to share? Please leave it in the comments below!
Running Granny Green encourages women, especially grandmothers, to gain greater fitness by providing tips and inspiration to insure long years of joyful grand-parenting. The cookie recipes are a bonus!
Happy Running!
Happy Running!
Carol - aka Running Granny Green
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