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* [[SportTracks]] - The best training log, with extensible functionality via plugins. This is my top recommendation for serious runners.  
 
* [[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.
 
* [[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.
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* [[Fitocracy]] - Not a true training log, but a great site for a more rounded athlete with a vibrant social community.
  
 
== Good Logging, Poor Social ==
 
== Good Logging, Poor Social ==
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* [[Garmin Training Center]] - Very crappy desktop software for Garmin GPS
 
* [[Garmin Training Center]] - Very crappy desktop software for Garmin GPS
 
* [[PolarPersonalTrainer]] - No social networking support, which is unforgivable in a web based training log
 
* [[PolarPersonalTrainer]] - No social networking support, which is unforgivable in a web based training log
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* [[Fleetly]] - This seems to be a poor imitation of [[Fitocracy]]
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* [[Runkeeper]] - Similar to [[Dailymile]] but nowhere near as good.
  
 
== Alternatives ==
 
== Alternatives ==

Revision as of 13:49, 25 November 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.

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.

4 Two Thumbs Down

Things I've used and disliked.

5 Alternatives

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.
  • WKO Plus - Desktop software from TrainingPeaks.com
  • Nike Plus - I've not used this, but seems very popular