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Fitocracy is not a [[The importance of a training log|Training Log]] in the way other sites I've reviewed are. Instead of directly tracking mileage, fitocracy assigns points for workouts, with a vast array of activities covered. These points are used like a Role Playing Game, where you go up levels as you get more points. There are also specific 'quests' you can fulfill, such as running a marathon. Fitocracy understands that longer runs are disproportionately harder than shorter runs, so a 20 mile run gets you more than double the points form a 10 mile run. Also, the pace you run that is a factor in how many points are assigned for a run. By its nature, Fitocracy is one of the most social sites I've tried, with a vibrant community. I would not recommend Fitocracy as a training log for runners, and that is not its purpose, but I would recommend it as a social network. Fitocracy is especially good for more rounded athletes rather than pure runners, as it allows you to add in weight training and many other activities. One minor annoyance is the lack of API into the site, see you can't automatically post from software such as [[SportTracks]]. You can however post from [[SportTracks]] into [[Runkeeper]] and then import from [[Runkeeper]] into Fitocracy. Another minor concern is the limit on how much text can be attached to a workout, though you can add comments to your running workouts as an ugly workaround. I particularly like the Fitocracy leaderboard that uses rolling 7, 30, 90 day periods rather than a fixed week or month. Fitocracy is in beta, but you can join with this [http://ftcy.co/uc4DB3 invitation]
[[File:Fitocracy.jpg|none|thumb|500px|An example of the Fitocracy metrics]]
=Fitocracy Interval Training=
Fitocracy has introduced intervals as a workout type, giving you time, distance, and "type". The time entered makes no difference to your points, unless you leave it blank, in which case it gives you token points. The distance makes some difference to the points, and "type" makes a big difference. The defined types are walk, jog, run and sprint, but there are no definitions of what type to use for what pace. Here's the approach I'm using, based on the paces from [[Jack Daniels Running Formula]] which you can get from the [[VDOT Calculator]].
* Walk. This is self-explanatory; you're moving, but not running.
* Jog. This is a gentle recovery that is slower than 'Easy' pace.
* Run. This is paces from 'Easy' to 'Tempo' pace.
* Sprint. This is running faster than 'Tempo' pace.
=Fitocracy points for running=
Some simple analysis shows the following points given for running on the flat with no pack:
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There is no official definition for terrain. The proposal that was posted on the fitocracy forums seems to have wide adoption and is reproduced here.
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|Flat|| <1% Elevation gain <53'/mile
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|Light Hills|| 1-2% Elevation gain <106'/mile
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|Moderate Hills|| 2-3% Elevation gain <159'/mile
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|Heavy Hills|| 3-4% Elevation gain <212'/mile
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|Mountains|| 4+% Elevation gain >212'/mile
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=Points for mile 1-10 on Flat Terrain=
