How many of you keep a training journal?
Logging your daily workouts is not a new concept by any means, but it does have huge value.
There are so many things that you can see when you keep track of your workouts:
- progression
- victories
- failures
- health
- poor planning
These are just a few little secrets that your training log will reveal.
Why is it so important to keep track of your workouts?
It gives you a chance to plan better for the next big event. Now you can avoid some of the potholes that you crashed into last time.
Be diligent! Keep track of everything:
- food
- sleep
- overall stress
- warm-ups
- speeds
- loads
- rest periods
- how you felt during the workout
- how you recovered from the workout
You'll be happy you did!
Yes, it can be a pain to start this process. But once you get into the habit of it, you will be grateful that you did. This information matters - it will allow you to take some of the guesswork out of how to hit your next target.
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