A simple way to picture it
Daystreak: “I started running.” Countdown: “My first 5K.” Two dates, two different questions.
Set it up, step by step
- Use the date you began this chapter of running, whether that was your first run ever or a return after a break.
- Create an event in Daystreak and name it around the journey, such as “Running since,” rather than “Ran every day.”
- If you have a race booked, create a separate event in Countdown using the actual race date. Add a reminder for a preparation step you want to remember.
- Keep the start counter or race countdown in a widget. Use your training log for individual sessions, distances and rest days.
Make it work for your everyday
For a record of completed running days, choose daily check-in mode in Daystreak. For this continuous days-since example, a rest day does not change your original start date.
If you change races, update the target in Countdown while keeping the start of your running journey unchanged in Daystreak.
Use this setup for motivation and date visibility, not training intensity or medical decisions. It does not replace a training plan.
A couple of useful answers
Does Daystreak record my runs or distance?
This setup counts time since a date. Use a dedicated training tracker for individual runs and distance.
Can I use this for yoga or learning to swim?
Yes. Choose a clear beginning and use the counter to remember how long this chapter has been part of your life.
Try your date before you begin
Use the date calculator to see the days between two dates, then keep that moment in the app.
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