The streak is still alive.. not bad for only 3 days come and gone. It seems like an eternity all ready. I have something wrong with my right leg. It's either a muscles strain, shin splint or a stress fracture. I think I know what it is.. but I'm going to continue like its nothing until the leg falls off. We'll see. There are about 9 of us who have decided to play along with the streak and as of this writing, I assume everyone is still alive. But the idea of a running streak has me thinking. What do you use to keep track of your miles?
EXCEL
The first thing I use, and have used since I started running is Excel. Yup, I have an excel spreadsheet with every single run I've ever done recorded on it. Then I have accumulated miles for the month, the week, the year, etc. Pretty OCD, a bit over the top but in a way it's fun.
RUNNINGAHEAD.COM
This, in my opinion, is the best way to keep track of your miles. Running ahead is more then that though. It has calculators on it, mapping options, a forum, community groups and on and on and on. This website offers the runner a great way to keep track of their miles, engage in friendly competition with others and keep it together. They even have software that allows you to integrate your runs via your Garmin, Android or other devices right to the website. Best part.. it's free! www.runningahead.com
DAILYMILE.COM
Dailymile is another free website where you can keep track of your daily runs. When you're done, you share your runs via Facebook and/or Twitter. A really great way to stay in touch with friends, compete, have fun and keep track of those miles. www.dailymile.com
If you don't all ready keep track of your miles, I highly recommend it. I know a few runners who ran for more then 2 years without ever keeping track. While it was enjoyable for them, their results increased for the better once they started keeping track. They became more motivated to run to meet goals, they ended up getting faster and more efficient. These are just a few of the benefits. If you don't keep track all ready.. give it a try!
SJ
Monday, January 3, 2011
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Trying not to see today as "failure" so much as "get back on that track faster and stronger." Technically, streak-wise, I've failed. But I hope to not loose the spirit of the streak. Here's to 4 miles tomorrow for catch-up and 2 miles per day for the rest of the month.
ReplyDelete... and planning running so I don't end up doing it alone after dark in the scary city.
Ok I would have joined your streak contest but, I can't start running until March. So when the Dr clears me to run I will start my streak! Happy New Year I hope the leg gets better trust me pain gets old fast.
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