Keeping a log

There are many lines of thought about keeping a log that you can reflect back on and identify trends in highs and lows in your running. I started keeping a log and found that the time of day I ate a banana, and when I cheated and ate a bite of cheesecake (while on vacation)(after having lost 5lbs)(and running in the pourig down rain in Philadelphia)(by myself)(always need to justify) I wasnt getting the "value" of the log.
I decided that to remain focused and upbeat even on the down days was my best option. Todays running log;
Meet up with several friends, run because you like to not because you have to, eat well and dont worry about what else you are missing today, this is what you want to do. Enjoy the fresh steamy cup of rainforest tea under the redwood trees and inhale the fresh oxygen they produce.
reflect on the 4 strides that were done post run and see if they help in the race tomorrow.
See you all tomorrow at the race!