9.20.2010

The Green Girl's Ultimate Workout Log Giveaway

The Green Girl has been journaling her Athens Classic Marathon training in The Ultimate Workout Log she received for her birthday.

The 24 week book starts off with some basic guidelines and suggestions for using the log. It also includes inspirational quotes, fitness trivia, and other tidbits of information.

As I went along, I learned what worked for me. I discovered tracking how I felt each morning was useful so in the 'Morning Info' field, I started putting a happy or sad face to represent my general feeling the moment I woke up each day.

I loved how I was able to refer to the previous week's logs to help me understand why I had a good or bad long run. I've decided I am going to get a copy of this book every time I train for a full marathon so I can look back at what did and did not work for me. It's just the right length because it covers a 6 month period.

Here's an example of today's entry so far:

I reached out to the author, Suzanne Schlosberg, to let her know how much I appreciated her workout journal and how it had become an integral part of my marathon training. She thanked me and offered a copy as a Running Green Girl blog giveaway.

If you would like your very own copy of The Ultimate Workout Log, there are two ways to enter this giveaway:

One entry per person. The deadline to enter is Sunday, September 26th at midnight Pacific Time. The winner will be announced on Monday, September 27th.

Good luck to everyone!
Posted by The Green Girl at 14:00
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33 comments:

  1. Caratunk GirlSeptember 20, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    OHH Pick me pick me!!! :)

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  2. Andrew OpalaSeptember 20, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    No pick me! Mandy has a powerful smile - but I have a more powerful scowl! Frightening I tell you - FRIGHTENING!

    All because I have never ran a marathon - this is all the reason for me to win this log!

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  3. misszippySeptember 20, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    I'm SO bad about logging my workouts--maybe this would do the trick for me!

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  4. Kelsey: the Blonde BulletSeptember 20, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    I've been wanting to try one of those log books out. I've logged on and off in blank notebooks, but it doesn't seem to have the same effect as an official training log.

    I want to win!

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  5. PahlaSeptember 20, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    I log my training online, but I don't really love it because I don't write a lot of notes about how I'm feeling or what I ate, etc. This book looks like such a great idea with the sections already planned out for you. Love the smiley face section! :-)

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  6. ZSeptember 20, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    This journal looks fantastic. Throw my name in the pot too Mary! Thanks.

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  7. One Crazy PenguinSeptember 20, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    Looks awesome! I'm in!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2010 at 2:23 AM

    Thanks for the great giveaway!
    maddiemb (at) comcast (dot) net

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  9. KovasPSeptember 21, 2010 at 5:34 AM

    Logs are a great way to keep track of things you did leading up to a good or bad workout. Andrew will probably scare the logbook, so let's keep it in the States.

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  10. abbiSeptember 21, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    Would love to win...I'm obsessed with logs and tracking stuff!

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  11. EwaSeptember 21, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    OK, I keep 2 (t w o) logs on the computer. I am sure I would love to have one more, this one paper. Can one have enough training logs?

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  12. Rad RunnerSeptember 21, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    Thats really awesome! I log my workouts in 2 places.. On a little calendar I carry EVERYWHERE -that I just printed from the internet- and on the computer at running ahead.com... I have 2 because usually I forget about the computer log, so I have my hand held one to refer back to anywhere and anytime.. This book would keep me pretty organized!

    Hope that dang sinus infection goes away! Feel better! and hooray for no foot pain!

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  13. RachelSeptember 21, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    Thank you for offering. I just finished my log and was too cheap to buy another one, so have been keeping track of my workouts in a plain notebook. Would love to have another log.

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  14. RondaSeptember 21, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    What a great giveaway. This could really help with my workouts. Thanks for the chance to win.

    rrudnick@netnet.net

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  15. GinnySeptember 21, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    Oh this looks awesome, I'd love to win it!

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  16. MelissaSeptember 21, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    What a great giveaway! I would love to have my workout journal so neat and organized!

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    I could really use this instead of the scratch piece of paper I use now- LOL:)

    jmatek@wi.rr.com

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  18. 3 squaresSeptember 21, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    Great idea. I'd love to own this.

    Thanks!
    3squares@live.com

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  19. NataliaSeptember 21, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    OOhh very nice, pick me please! :-)

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  20. Zaneta @ Runner's LuckSeptember 21, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    The only logging i usually do for my workouts is on my blog (if that) or plugging my nike+ into my comp lol

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  21. Stephanie AnneSeptember 21, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    Id love one of these to log my workouts!

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  22. RachaelSeptember 22, 2010 at 12:42 AM

    What a great idea. I love journaling and need to do it more often. Pick me!

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    i'd like a workout journal! i usually just print out sheets with pdf calendars on it and fill in the little blocks with my plans for the week.

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  24. SuziSeptember 23, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    I love this. I use an online log right now, but I think I would really like using a real book.

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  25. Camila F.September 23, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Sounds amazing!!! I'd love to star logging my workouts!

    naomemandeflores@gmail.com

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  26. Reyna Meinhardt September 23, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    I would love the chance! Thank you!

    countrystars95@yahoo.com

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  27. CallMePretty411@yahoo.comSeptember 23, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    Oh, this would be perfect. I'm just trying to get back into running regularly.

    - Patricia
    fivefootsomething(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  29. nfmgirlSeptember 25, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    I really need to get active! Please count me in. Thank you!

    nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

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  30. Megan:September 25, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    That's a great idea. Almost like a food journal...this would be perfect for me. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  31. UnknownSeptember 26, 2010 at 4:57 AM

    How cool is this? Too cool!!

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  32. newyorkcitystrangerSeptember 26, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    awesome

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  33. Annie ShawSeptember 26, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    I would love to have this to give to my DH for Christmas!!! I am currently pg, and not working out as much, but HE LIVES FOR HIS WORKOUTS!

    mrsannieshaw@yahoo.com

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