Next to running shoes, a training diary is the most important piece of training equipment a runner owns. Whether training for a PR or just staying in shape, runners of all abilities will gain insight into their fitness and performance with The Runner’s Diary by running coach Matt Fitzgerald. This two-color training diary offers plenty of space for key data like mileage, workout time, pace/splits, heart rate, intensity, aches and pains, notes, and workout enjoyment ratings.
The Runner’s Diary is much more than a record of past training; it's a tool to help runners improve. Guidelines help runners design their own season-long training plan while Fitzgerald’s Target Pace Level and Intensity Factor systems help runners make sure they are on track and gaining fitness from every run. The Runner’s Diary also includes handy pace charts, weekly tips, and a daily nutrition monitor.
Best of all, The Runner’s Diary is undated, so runners can pick up a copy whenever their season begins.
- “Throughout my career I have benefited from keeping a running diary yet I never had an orderly way to track everything, leaving me with a jumbled mess of tattered, lined paper in an exploding notebook. The Runner’s Diary is the perfect solution.” — Ryan Hall, 2008 Olympic marathoner, 2007 U.S. Half-Marathon champion, 2006 U.S. Cross Country champion
- "I've used a training log for my entire career, and I’m really impressed by The Runner’s Diary. It’s organized in an easy-to-use format that is accessible to everyone from beginner to the seasoned runner.” — Mary Decker Slaney, world record holder and Olympian
- "The Runner's Diary recognizes that running is not just about the day-to-day itself, it's about using each day to work towards long term goals. The planning tools and weekly summary help athletes keep the big picture in mind." — Shannon Rowbury, 2008 Olympic team member, 2008 USATF Indoor National Champion
- “I really liked having separate sections to track my weight, resting heart rate, and workout effort.” — Dathan Ritzenhein, 2005 and 2008 U.S. 12km Cross Country champion
About Matt Fitzgerald
Matt Fitzgerald is a prolific health and fitness journalist and author of 12 published and forthcoming books on fitness, nutrition, and weight loss, including Brain Training for Runners and Performance Nutrition for Runners. Fitzgerald is also a featured coach with the online training group Training Peaks, where he creates interactive training plans for runners and triathletes.
