The training log is a runner’s tradition that has been around for many decades. It goes at least as far back as Alfred Shrubb, a legendary English runner born in 1878 who kept detailed notes about his ...

In a previous article we talked about progressive overload, and how important it is for muscle and strength gains. To summarize, you basically need to add weight, reps, or both to your exercises over ...

Barb asks: I'm brand new to running so your blog, the website, and the magazine have been very educational and inspirational. Being a former couch potato, I'm working my way up slowly. I'm following a ...

The Wild Strides Paper company was founded by elite runner Grayson Murphy. The Training Log + Planner provides space to record for workouts, goals, and more. Pages offer inspirational quotes, charts ...

I felt like a circus attraction. In between routes at Movement a couple of weeks ago, I whipped out my notebook and innocently jotted down notes about my workout. But over the course of that afternoon ...

I love running with my Apple Watch, but I’m not a fan of most running apps; too many want to update me constantly about my progress while running. Other apps want me to share my runs on social ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. March 13, 2026 Add as ...