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28 Replies Last post: Sep 16, 2007 9:28 PM by MaineRunner2001 1 2 Previous Next

runninlaw

989 posts since
Mar 13, 2006

Sep 12, 2007 8:16 PM

How do you log your miles?

I have my marathon training schedule on an excel spreadsheet and I track all my miles, HR, etc. in an online running log. Unfortunately, the log is not really being maintained and is often offline lately. Now there is a message that there is no disk space. I hightly doubt the individual who started it will buy more space. So I am completely bummed out!

I am looking for a way to track it myself (i.e. not another online log), but also be able to add in key comments re how I was feeling, injuries, HR, weather conditions, etc. so I can track my progress. Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!!

-R

Biophilia

171 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

1. Sep 12, 2007 8:36 PM

in response to: runninlaw

Re: How do you log your miles?

if you change your mind about an online log, this site (coolrunning) has an excellent online running log. I've been recording all those things you listed for about a year and a half now with absolutely no problems. They have separate places to log those things for each day. You should check it out. Go to "resources" at the top of the page and then to running log.

runninlaw

989 posts since
Mar 13, 2006

2. Sep 12, 2007 8:39 PM

in response to: runninlaw

Re: How do you log your miles?

I am not adverse to an online log. However, I do want to have something permanent I can save so I can look back and track patterns, etc. The log I currently use has 2 years of my info. It really stinks to lose it all. If I have to resort to pencil and pad, I will - I like to go back and see where progress was made, was not, etc.

Thanks though. I did look at this one but since it is being taken over by active.com I figured I'd wait and see what happens (if it stays in the same format or changes over to Active Trainer) - see the problem?

formationflier

989 posts since
Oct 13, 2007

3. Sep 12, 2007 8:42 PM

in response to: runninlaw

Re: How do you log your miles?

Active.com is not going to eliminate the running log, and further,
you can download the log every day to an excel spreadsheet
if you so choose.

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JeffreyL015

4 posts since
Aug 11, 2007

4. Sep 12, 2007 8:57 PM

in response to: runninlaw

Re: How do you log your miles?

You could try runningahead.com.

Jim24315

1,933 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

5. Sep 12, 2007 9:18 PM

in response to: runninlaw

Re: How do you log your miles?

I've made my own logs in Excel for years. You can do just about anything with Excel. Here's a screenshot of the sheet where I log miles. The workbook is made of several worksheets that have various calculators, race results, etc.

Southern Man

757 posts since
Apr 19, 2006

6. Sep 12, 2007 9:34 PM

in response to: runninlaw

Re: How do you log your miles?

I use a paper log. I guess I'm old fashioned that way.

Southern Man

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fcportofan

49 posts since
Aug 14, 2007

7. Sep 12, 2007 9:37 PM

in response to: runninlaw

Re: How do you log your miles?

Coolrunning.com
I also keep one at www.nikerunning.com[/URL" target="_blank">

runninlaw

989 posts since
Mar 13, 2006

8. Sep 13, 2007 7:29 AM

in response to: runninlaw

Re: How do you log your miles?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jim24315:
I've made my own logs in Excel for years. You can do just about anything with Excel. Here's a screenshot of the sheet where I log miles. The workbook is made of several worksheets that have various calculators, race results, etc.

<HR>

this is awesome. How do you get it to calculate the shoe miles?

thereshegoes

332 posts since
Jun 15, 2006

9. Dec 20, 2007 10:28 PM

in response to: runninlaw

Re: How do you log your miles?

www.running2win.com[/URL" target="_blank">

It's a great log and the beauty of it is you can view others' logs and there are some good ones there to inspire you. You can also download your log into an excel spreadsheet and you can link to it on a blog or webpage too. I love it!

http://This message has been edited by thereshegoes (edited Sep-13-2007).

Ross33

29 posts since
Dec 15, 2007

10. Sep 13, 2007 8:47 AM

in response to: runninlaw

Re: How do you log your miles?

I use an excel spread sheet on my home computer. These records cover everyday back to 1994 but they are simpler than Jim's (e.g., only terse notes of injury/vacation). Still, it is fun to graph the changes in various parameters over the years.

runninlaw

989 posts since
Mar 13, 2006

11. Dec 20, 2007 10:28 PM

in response to: runninlaw

Re: How do you log your miles?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by thereshegoes:
www.running2win.com[/URL" target="_blank">

It's a great log and the beauty of it is you can view others' logs and there are some good ones there to inspire you. You can also download your log into an excel spreadsheet and you can link to it on a blog or webpage too. I love it!

http://This message has been edited by thereshegoes (edited Sep-13-2007).<HR>

This does look great. I was using running-log.com and someone posted a download/export tool in the message boards. My problem was finding which new log would not only work best, but would allow me to import my old data. The tech guy at this site responded to me very quickly and said he was actually working on an import/export tool from running-log.com. I should be on soon!!

Thanks everyone for the great info!!

thereshegoes

332 posts since
Jun 15, 2006

12. Sep 13, 2007 9:31 AM

in response to: runninlaw

Re: How do you log your miles?

Awesome! When you're on look me up and send me a message

angrek

127 posts since
Aug 14, 2007

13. Sep 13, 2007 11:24 AM

in response to: runninlaw

Re: How do you log your miles?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jim24315:
I've made my own logs in Excel for years. You can do just about anything with Excel. Here's a screenshot of the sheet where I log miles. The workbook is made of several worksheets that have various calculators, race results, etc.
<HR>

Jim, I think you've just inspired me. I haven't been keeping a log but I've really been wanting to start for a while now. I've just been unsure of a good medium to do it. Do I use Paper/Word/Webpage...which one am I going to have access to and it'll be easy enough for me to use on days when I don't have a lot of time... Yours is really nice. I do a lot of programming and I've been playing with my garmin data a little because I've got the last 2 1/2 years of data on it and I've been trying to decide what to do with it, but parsing it and dropping into something like that spreadsheet maybe with a few graphs wouldn't be that hard to whip up. Thanks for the fun new project!

MaineRunner2001

267 posts since
Mar 15, 2002

14. Sep 13, 2007 2:15 PM

in response to: runninlaw

Re: How do you log your miles?

I am a programmer also. I created a Microsoft Access 2000 database. It is cool to have the flexibility to create reports and graphs. I got a Garmin gps six weeks ago, and have been using SportsTrack. I plan to import the data into my Access database.

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