🚀 Final Beta Build: We’re Almost There

Written By Tom Dayton

After weeks of testing, feedback, and improvements, we’ve just released what we expect to be the final beta build of United States of Running.

This version represents a big step forward in stability, usability, and—most importantly—protecting your running journey.

🛠 What’s New in This Build

We focused on the fundamentals that matter most as we approach launch:

🔒 Backup & Restore (Big One)

You can now:

  • Export your data

  • Import it back into the app at any time

This gives you full control and peace of mind that your progress is safe.

🧭 Improved Onboarding

New runners will now have a smoother experience:

  • Profile setup is easier to complete

  • Navigation flows more cleanly

  • Getting started feels more intuitive

🏁 Race Logging Improvements

We fixed a critical issue where race dates could save incorrectly.

Now when you log a race, the date you choose is the date that sticks.

🧰 Built-In Support Tools

You can now reach us directly inside the app:

  • Send Feedback

  • Report an Issue

  • Contact Support

Each option automatically includes helpful app details so we can respond faster.

🏠 Better First-Time Experience

If you’re just getting started, the app now clearly guides you with:

  • Log Your First Race

  • Find a Race

  • Set Your Next Target

No more guessing what to do next.

đŸ§Ș What We Need From You

We’re in the final stretch, and your feedback right now matters more than ever.

If you’re part of the beta, we’d love you to take 5–10 minutes and test:

  • Exporting and importing a backup

  • Signing out and reopening the app

  • Logging a race (double-check the date)

  • Trying the feedback/support buttons

And most importantly—tell us:

What feels confusing? What feels off? What would you change?

🎯 What Happens Next

If everything checks out, this will be the version that leads directly into our public launch.

That means:

  • Final polish

  • Expanding access

  • Continuing to build features that support your journey across all 50 states

đŸ‡ș🇾 Why We’re Building This

United States of Running exists for one reason:

To help runners plan, track, and celebrate their journey to running a race in every state.

Not just the finish line—but everything that happens along the way.

🙌 Thank You

If you’ve tested the app, shared feedback, or even just followed along—you’ve helped shape this.

We’re close now.

—Tom
Founder, United States of Running

50 states. One journey.

Tom Dayton
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