Whether for good or for bad, we runners seem to be obsessive record-keepers, logging miles, minutes, pace, race stats, etc.  Maybe it’s because I require validation that I’ve done enough, run fast enough or far enough, validation that I’m maintaining my fitness year in and year out.  Maybe I’m even looking for validation that I haven’t peaked yet? I’ve been using the same trusty running log for 13 years.  There are plenty of good reasons to keep nice thorough notes on your training.  Your notes might help you piece together a strategy for improving. Maybe you’re noticing that you run best an hour after you eat a banana or that it takes…