We all run for different reasons. Some of us do it to feel alive and good about ourselves, others for friendship, and others to get fit or stay fit. And in just the same way, your reason for taking on the challenge of a race, be it a 10k, a half or a full marathon will be different to the next person. Though running a marathon may be a personal challenge, reading the thoughts and feelings of others can be extremely motivating. One way of recording your running experiences is to write a blog. For those new to blogging, but would like to try, then setting one up is easy and free. Take a look at these websites:
If you are raising money for chariry then linking your blog to a fundraising webpage is also a great way to keep donors and potential donors up to date with how you are doing.
If blogging is not your thing then keeping a detailed training log might be. A log is something every committed runner should keep, especially if you have taken on the task of training for a marathon. You can record not only your times and distances you run, but also weather conditions, details of the terrain, and most importantly, how you feel about your training – all of which can help you learn and develop. I still look back over mine every few weeks just to see how far I have come.
Download a truly excellent running log from the website of fellow runner David Hays.
For those of you who prefer traditional pen and paper take a look at this log produced by Nathan (it’s what I use!):
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