The Pacekeeper

The internet brings us another way to strengthen our commitment to running.

Dailymile.com offers runners ways to track their training (either manually or by syncing up devices like the Nike+). You can log how far and fast you ran and store your routes so others can see where you ran. My least favorite feature is the “How did you feel” and “How did it go” parts of the log. Call me insensitive, but I think that these can lead to the same over-sharing we see sometimes on Facebook and Twitter — and I guess I just don’t care that much.

That being said, there are a number of other useful features on this site. When you register you enter your ZIP code, so Daily Mile connect with running communities and locate events. For motivation, you can also look to some of the challenges that other runners post. There are also ongoing forums, where runners can pose questions and take part in discussions.

For more information or to register, check out the dailymile’s website.