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I have attempted to catalog a number of the options for training logs. Below There are some a vast number of the one's I've looked atsolutions available, and runners look for many different things. (This article is being recreated, along with some that I need other user's input onso feedback is valued.) == Recommended =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 use [[SportTracks]] and export workouts will try to [[Dailymile]] for others capture some of the features that are of interest to seemultisport athletes.* '''Basic'''. The combination works greatThese are the basic features that I think most runners will be interested in.  * [[SportTracks]] - The best * '''Sports'''. How good is the support for other sports such as cycling and swimming, as well as possibly other things such as strength training log, with extensible functionality via pluginsyoga, etc.** '''Usability'''. This How easy is my top recommendation the app to use?** '''Devices'''. What's the support for serious runners. smart phones, tablets, Windows PCs, and Mac?* [[Dailymile]] * '''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- This is my top pick line. (Google "code spaces" for social loggingwhy this can be important.)* '''Integration'''. Casual runners can use this site as their only training log, or combine it How well does the solution integrate with [[SportTracks]] fir more sophisticated analyticsvarious devices?** '''Garmin Upload'''.How easy is it to record a workout on your common device and upload it to the solution?* [[Fitocracy]] - Not a true training log* '''Polar Upload'''. As above, but a great site for a more rounded athlete with a vibrant social communityPolar. ** '''Suunto Upload'''. As above, but for Suunto.== Good Logging** '''Workout App'''. Is there a workout app to record directly? This is typically smart phone based, but could be smart watch, Poor Social ==or rarely desktop PC.If * '''Analytics'''. Went you use these optionshave the data, I would recommend double entering how good are the analytics?** '''Effectiveness'''. How effective is your workouts with training? This could be estimates of [[DailymileVO2max|V̇O₂max]], or other metrics.com * * '''Recovery'''. Analysis of the balance between training stress and recovery, or some other measure of recovery such as [[Polar ProTrainerTraining Monotony]] - The best software for Polar users, and some . ** '''Relative strengths. '''Are you relatively better at long distances or shorter? This can provide insight into possible areas of the best reporting and analytics I have foundtraining focus.  == Looks Good == * [[RunningAHEAD]] - A nice site with lots of reporting options and support for Garmin GPS* '''Prediction'''. It has How fast could you run a Facebook application and built in forums.given distance? * [[Garmin Connect]] - Easy * '''Statistics'''. This covers all the slicing and dicing of data you might want to use and reasonable functionalitydo. For instance, how many marathons did you run last year, but there are probably better options out thereor what % of time was spent above a given heart rate.* [[Athleticore]] - A very minimalist site* '''Search'''. Search for workouts by distance, location, focused on running groupselevation change, either eductional or other organizationsetc.* [[Runkeeper]] - Similar to [[Dailymile]] but nowhere near as good from '''Social'''. The social side of a training log can be a social perspectivehuge motivator for many people. ** '''Privacy'''. It does have much better privacy controls, so this is worth considering if Can you are concerned about control who sees what from your workouts? You might be okay with sharing your dataoverall statistics, such as distance and time, but not the GPS track. ** '''Friends/Followers'''. Is the model like Facebook where you are symmetric friends, or more like twitter where you follow others?== Two Thumbs Down ==** '''Finding People'''. How easy is it to find people? Things I** '''Challenges'''ve used and disliked.Are there challenges, such as "run 100 miles this month"? * [[Mapmyrun]] - * '''Segments'''. Is there a very clutered site with lots list of adverts (premium membership available)* [[Garmin Training Center]] - Very crappy desktop software best performances for Garmin GPS* [[PolarPersonalTrainer]] - No social networking support, which is unforgivable in specific parts of a web based training log* [[Fleetly]] - route? This seems to can be a poor imitation of [[Fitocracy]] == Alternatives ==big motivator for some folks. * [[Excel Training Log]] - Create your own training log * '''Virtual reality'''. Is there a shared workout visualization? This is a big area in cycling, and reportsgrowing for runners.* [[Pen and Paper Training Log]] - If '''Tracking'''. Can you prefer track things beyond the workouts? ** '''Body composition'''. Tracking body composition in the idea form of pen weight and paper, this may work for youbody fat has obvious value given the number of people who are running to maintain body weight.* [[Athlinks]] - Great site for finding your race results* '''Blood Glucose'''. For diabetics, but not really a being able to track blood glucose and analyze changes against other training logmetrics is extremely valuable.** '''Injuries'''. Tracking injuries and recovery is useful both the time and for later analysis.== Need More Information ==If you are a user ** '''Equipment'''. Keeping track of any of theseequipment, please let me especially shoes to know and I will add when they are in the extra detailsneed of replacement, or to see how often you use specific equipment.* '''Advanced'''. These features may not be needed by most runners, but they can be critical for some of us. * * '''Running power'''. The running power estimates can be far more valuable than pace alone. While [[TrainingPeaksStryd]] - Popular site 's running power estimate is not on par with triathletes and supports logging of nutrition as well as cycling power, it's still a big step forward. ** '''Training plans'''. This can be either established training. I received one comment plans that the premium version of Training Peaks is too expensive and Sport Tracks solution provides or the ability to create your own training plan. Ideally these will integrate with a few plugins analytics to understand probable future changes. ** '''HRV features'''. Heart Rate Variability can be during exercise, point in time recovery, or continuous monitoring. It can do a similar jobprovide insight into training stress and recovery. * * '''Running Sensors'''. The area of [[WKO PlusRunning Sensors]] - Desktop software has exploded recently, from [[TrainingPeaksMuscle Oxygen Saturation]]to accelerometer data, there's a 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.com* [[Nike Plus]] - I* '''Altitude correction'''. GPS is notoriously bad at altitude, and even barometric tends to have problems, so automated altitude correction can be handy. ** '''Footpod'''ve not used . Because a footpod can be more accurate than GPS, a running log should honor the use of that data. Having the training log override the footpod pace/distance with recalculated values from GPS degrades this. ** '''Extensibility'''. The ability to extend the core functionality, but seems very populareither by third parties or by a lone developer allows for a much richer experience. =Strava={{:Training_Log-Strava}}