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I have attempted to catalog a number of the options for training logs. Below There are a vast number of solutions available, and runners look for many different things. (This article is being recreated, so feedback is valued.) =What to look for in a Training Log=Here's a summary of the attributes of a training log that this evaluation considers. My focus is on running, though I will try to capture some of the onefeatures that are of interest to multisport athletes.* ''s 'Basic'''. These are the basic features that Ithink most runners will be interested in.** 've looked at''Sports'''. How good is the support for other sports such as cycling and swimming, along with some that I need as well as possibly other userthings such as strength training, yoga, etc.** '''Usability'''. How easy is the app to use?** '''Devices'''. What's input onthe support for smart phones, tablets, Windows PCs, and Mac?** '''Export'''. How easy is it to export and backup your data? This may not seem like a core feature until your chosen solution goes off-line. (Google "code spaces" for why this can be important.)* '''Integration'''. How well does the solution integrate with various devices?== Recommended ==I use SportTracks ** '''Garmin Upload'''. How easy is it to record a workout on your common device and export workouts upload it to Dailymile the solution?** '''Polar Upload'''. As above, but for others to seePolar.** '''Suunto Upload'''. The combination works greatAs above, but for Suunto.  * [[SportTracks]] - The best training log, with extensible functionality via plugins* '''Workout App'''. Is there a workout app to record directly? This is my top recommendation for serious runnerstypically smart phone based, but could be smart watch, or rarely desktop PC. * '''Analytics'''. Went you have the data, how good are the analytics?** '''Effectiveness'''. How effective is your training? This could be estimates of [[DailymileVO2max|V̇O₂max]] - This is my top pick for social logging, or other metrics.** '''Recovery'''. Casual runners can use this site as their only Analysis of the balance between training logstress and recovery, or combine it with some other measure of recovery such as [[SportTracksTraining Monotony]] fir more sophisticated analytics.** '''Relative strengths. '''Are you relatively better at long distances or shorter? This can provide insight into possible areas of training focus. ** '''Prediction'''. How fast could you run a given distance? == Good Logging** '''Statistics'''. This covers all the slicing and dicing of data you might want to do. For instance, Poor Social ==If how many marathons did you use these optionsrun last year, I would recommend double entering your or what % of time was spent above a given heart rate. ** '''Search'''. Search for workouts with Dailymileby distance, location, elevation change, etc.com * [[Polar ProTrainer]] - '''Social'''. The best software social side of a training log can be a huge motivator for Polar usersmany people. ** '''Privacy'''. Can you control who sees what from your workouts? You might be okay with sharing your overall statistics, such as distance and some of time, but not the best reporting and analytics I have foundGPS track. ** '''Friends/Followers'''. Is the model like Facebook where you are symmetric friends, or more like twitter where you follow others?== Looks Good ==** '''Finding People'''. How easy is it to find people? ** '''Challenges'''. Are there challenges, such as "run 100 miles this month"?* [[RunningAHEAD]] - A nice site with lots * '''Segments'''. Is there a list of best performances for specific parts of reporting options and support a route? This can be a big motivator for Garmin GPSsome folks. ** '''Virtual reality'''. It has Is there a shared workout visualization? This is a Facebook application big area in cycling, and built in forumsgrowing for runners. * '''Tracking'''.Can you track things beyond the workouts? * [[Garmin Connect]] - Easy to use * '''Body composition'''. Tracking body composition in the form of weight and reasonable functionality, but there body fat has obvious value given the number of people who are probably better options out thererunning to maintain body weight.* [[Athleticore]] - A very minimalist site* '''Blood Glucose'''. For diabetics, focused on running groups, either eductional or being able to track blood glucose and analyze changes against other organizationstraining metrics is extremely valuable. == Two Thumbs Down ==Things I** '''Injuries'''ve used . Tracking injuries and recovery is useful both the time and dislikedfor later analysis. * [[Mapmyrun]] - a very clutered site with lots * '''Equipment'''. Keeping track of equipment, especially shoes to know when they are in need of adverts (premium membership available)replacement, or to see how often you use specific equipment.* [[Garmin Training Center]] - Very crappy desktop software '''Advanced'''. These features may not be needed by most runners, but they can be critical for Garmin GPSsome of us. * * '''Running power'''. The running power estimates can be far more valuable than pace alone. While [[PolarPersonalTrainerStryd]] - No social networking support's running power estimate is not on par with cycling power, which is unforgivable in it's still a web based training log == Alternatives ==big step forward. * [[Excel * '''Training Log]] - Create plans'''. This can be either established training plans that the solution provides or the ability to create your own training log plan. Ideally these will integrate with analytics to understand probable future changes. ** '''HRV features'''. Heart Rate Variability can be during exercise, point in time recovery, or continuous monitoring. It can provide insight into training stress and reportsrecovery.* * '''Running Sensors'''. The area of [[Pen and Paper Training LogRunning Sensors]] - If you prefer the idea of pen and paperhas exploded recently, this may work for you.* from [[AthlinksMuscle Oxygen Saturation]] - Great site for finding your race resultsto accelerometer data, but not really there's a training lot of new data. Without support from the running log, this data tends to be hard to use. ** '''Weather'''. Automatic import of relevant weather data can help with analysis. == Need More Information ==If you are a user of any of these** '''Altitude correction'''. GPS is notoriously bad at altitude, please let me know and I will add in the extra detailseven barometric tends to have problems, so automated altitude correction can be handy. * [[TrainingPeaks]] - Popular site with triathletes and supports logging * '''Footpod'''. Because a footpod can be more accurate than GPS, a running log should honor the use of nutrition as well as that data. Having the traininglog override the footpod pace/distance with recalculated values from GPS degrades this.* [[WKO Plus]] - Desktop software from TrainingPeaks* '''Extensibility'''. The ability to extend the core functionality, either by third parties or by a lone developer allows for a much richer experience.com* [[Nike Plus]] =Strava={{:Training_Log- I've not used this, but seems very popularStrava}}