Daily Check-Ins: Your Companion Keeps You Accountable

Consistency is the secret to becoming a better runner—but it's also the hardest part. That's where daily check-ins come in. Your RunGuru companion reaches out each day to keep you motivated, track your progress, and celebrate your wins.

How Daily Check-Ins Work

RunGuru sends you personalized messages at times you choose. These aren't generic notifications—they're context-aware messages based on your training history, goals, and streaks.

Morning Check-In

Start your day with motivation tailored to your situation:

• Streak updates ("You're on a 7-day streak! 🔥")
• Workout reminders based on your plan
• Motivational messages when you need a boost
• Rest day confirmations when you've earned it

Evening Check-In

End your day with a quick workout check:

• "Did you work out today?" with quick-reply buttons
• Celebration when you logged a workout
• Encouragement if you missed a day
• Rest day acknowledgment when appropriate

Weekly Summary

Every week, get a recap of your progress:

• Total workouts completed
• Distance and calories burned
• Comparison to previous weeks
• Streak status and milestones

Why Check-Ins Work

Research shows that accountability dramatically improves consistency. When someone (or something) is checking in on you, you're more likely to follow through. Here's why RunGuru's check-ins are effective:

Context-Aware

Your companion knows your recent workouts, streaks, and goals—every message is personalized to your situation.

Supportive, Not Pushy

Messages celebrate wins and encourage—never guilt or shame. Your companion understands rest days matter.

Your Schedule

Set your preferred times for morning and evening check-ins. Adjust or turn them off anytime.

Streak Tracking

Visual progress through streak counts creates positive momentum and makes skipping workouts harder.

Customizing Your Check-Ins

You're in control of when and how your companion reaches out:

Settings Commands

/settings — View and adjust all notification preferences
/notifications off — Turn off all check-ins
/notifications on — Re-enable check-ins
Set morning time to 7:30 — Natural language works!
My timezone is London — Set your timezone

What Your Check-Ins Include

Here's what makes RunGuru's check-ins special—they're based on your actual data:

Streak updates: Know exactly how many consecutive workout days you've achieved
Goal reminders: Gentle nudges about your upcoming race or target date
Weekly stats: Distance, calories, workout count at a glance
Profile reminders: Occasional prompts to complete your profile for better recommendations

💡 Pro Tip

Reply to check-ins naturally! If your companion asks "Did you work out today?", you can just say "Yes, I ran 5k!" or send a workout screenshot. No special commands needed.