Getting started in 2015: Setting goals and tracking progress

If you haven't done so already, now is a good time to set some athletic goals for 2015. What event or goal will motivate you to train this year? You can post your goals in the comments below. I'll post about my own goals soon.

Any athlete who is serious about achieving specific goals should track his/her training. A training log is a great way to chart your progress throughout each training cycle and throughout the year.

There are many training logs available. Many athletes use Strava or Garmin Connect to track weekly, monthly, and annual totals. You can also search for different templates for logs through Google Drive.

Chart generated by Doug Clark's Triathlon Log
You can see that my running was erratic until September, when I dedicated myself for half-marathon in December

My personal favorite over the past few years is available at www.triathlonlog.com Coach Doug Clark, an accomplished triathlete, experienced coach, and recent cancer survivor, puts this log together each year. It is designed for triathletes, but also useful for any runner, cyclist, or multisport athlete.