I know everyone has their own way of tracking their runs and other work outs. I had a few:
- I had my software that comes with my Garmin to log my runs
- I used this blog to log cross training, yoga and weight workouts
- I also used a very basic Facebook application called RunLogger to log miles/pace because my Garmin didn’t keep track of my treadmill runs
My stuff was everywhere, in duplicate. Recently, I stumbled upon another tool: RunningAHEAD – a comprehensive tracking and training tool for running, swimming and biking. This app integrates with my blog (see new box in the side bar) and also has a Facebook application if you want to share your information with your runner friends out there. I can log: my distance, my pace, the weather, the route. The tool includes a feature to break down interval workouts. Race statistics allow me to keep track of my races, how I did overall, in my age group, and in my gender group…it also lists PRs. Cross training workouts can be documented in the notes section. There is also Garmin Forerunner integration and it looks like you can run reports. Last night, I transferred all my runs from 2009 into the new application – nice trip down memory lane. On my training tab, I now can see a summary, monthly stats and graphical displays. I haven’t explored all the features of RunningAHEAD yet – but so far, it seems pretty cool. So I am retiring RunLogger on Facebook as well as the Work-it Out-tab on this blog and giving this new tool a shot.
2009 in a picture
