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A great way to stay motivated and accountable, whether you’re preparing for an event or just to get fit and stay in shape, is to keep a record of your training. Writing down your training details and monitoring your habits over time allows you to look for patterns, and measure your improvement.
A well kept training journal can tell you how fast, how far, and for how long you, say ran for example, during your last session, giving you a mark to improve upon in the future. It's also a great way to write down your training goals, and break them down into manageable chunks.
A training journal can be as simple or complicated as you like. Here are some of my tips on formats you can use, and what details to record
What format to use
What details to record
* You will need a smartphone app or GPS tracker to obtain some data
Do you keep a training journal? What format do you use? Are there any smartphone apps you'd recommend to record your progress? What training details do you feel are most important to keep track of?