Inspiration from Running Journals

Journal keepers are more likely to be lifelong runners. Many beginning runners tell me that the writing of each day’s mileage in the journal was their greatest motivation – simple but satisfying. After a few weeks, many runners learn the empowerment of organizing runs in the journal. By the time 6 months have passed, you’ll discover the satisfaction of looking ahead several months to schedule races, the training needed for them, while ensuring that there are fun events along the way.I hear from several runners every month who use their journal as a diary, noting the other significant activities, the kid’s soccer scores, and PTA notes.

Whatever format you choose, you’ll find that by scheduling that very important time for yourself (the run time) in the journal that you actually run more times per week. The journal becomes the steering wheel that keeps you on the road of positive progress. As you hold tight and use the wheel, you feel an empowering sense of making progress.

Jeff Galloway smiling near a lake with city skyline in the distance.
Jeff Galloway

Jeff Galloway, US Olympian and creator of the Run-Walk-Run method, has helped over 350,000 runners achieve their goals through his innovative training programs. As Runner's World's monthly columnist and author of North America's best-selling running book, Jeff has spent over 50 years sharing his expertise and continues to conduct running seminars worldwide as runDisney's Official Training Consultant.

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