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* [[Garmin Connect]] - Easy to use and reasonable functionality, but there are probably better options out there. | * [[Garmin Connect]] - Easy to use and reasonable functionality, but there are probably better options out there. | ||
* [[Athleticore]] - A very minimalist site, focused on running groups, either eductional or other organizations. | * [[Athleticore]] - A very minimalist site, focused on running groups, either eductional or other organizations. | ||
| + | * [[Runkeeper]] - Similar to [[Dailymile]] but nowhere near as good from a social perspective. It does have much better privacy controls, so this is worth considering if you are concerned about who sees your data. | ||
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Revision as of 07:48, 1 December 2011
I have attempted to catalog a number of the options for training logs. Below are some of the one's I've looked at, along with some that I need other user's input on.
Contents
1 Recommended
I use SportTracks and export workouts to Dailymile for others to see. The combination works great.
- SportTracks - The best training log, with extensible functionality via plugins. This is my top recommendation for serious runners.
- Dailymile - This is my top pick for social logging. Casual runners can use this site as their only training log, or combine it with SportTracks fir more sophisticated analytics.
- Fitocracy - Not a true training log, but a great site for a more rounded athlete with a vibrant social community.
2 Good Logging, Poor Social
If you use these options, I would recommend double entering your workouts with Dailymile.com
- Polar ProTrainer - The best software for Polar users, and some of the best reporting and analytics I have found.
3 Looks Good
- RunningAHEAD - A nice site with lots of reporting options and support for Garmin GPS. It has a Facebook application and built in forums.
- Garmin Connect - Easy to use and reasonable functionality, but there are probably better options out there.
- Athleticore - A very minimalist site, focused on running groups, either eductional or other organizations.
- Runkeeper - Similar to Dailymile but nowhere near as good from a social perspective. It does have much better privacy controls, so this is worth considering if you are concerned about who sees your data.
4 Two Thumbs Down
Things I've used and disliked.
- Mapmyrun - a very clutered site with lots of adverts (premium membership available)
- Garmin Training Center - Very crappy desktop software for Garmin GPS
- PolarPersonalTrainer - No social networking support, which is unforgivable in a web based training log
- Fleetly - This seems to be a poor imitation of Fitocracy
5 Alternatives
- Excel Training Log - Create your own training log and reports.
- Pen and Paper Training Log - If you prefer the idea of pen and paper, this may work for you.
- Athlinks - Great site for finding your race results, but not really a training log
6 Need More Information
If you are a user of any of these, please let me know and I will add in the extra details.
- TrainingPeaks - Popular site with triathletes and supports logging of nutrition as well as training. I received one comment that the premium version of Training Peaks is too expensive and Sport Tracks with a few plugins can do a similar job.
- WKO Plus - Desktop software from TrainingPeaks.com
- Nike Plus - I've not used this, but seems very popular
