Challenge Restart Counter
Log every restart of your 75-day challenge. See your longest run, total attempts, average days before a restart, and a persistence score.
Challenge Restart Counter
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No attempts logged yet. Add your first restart above.
Restarts are reps. Once you have picked a program, Reset75 handles the daily checklists so you can stop counting resets and start stacking streaks.
Start Tracking for FreeWhy track your restarts
Most people either ignore a restart or let one kill the habit. A simple log flips that. Each attempt becomes evidence, and consistency is built on evidence, not feelings. The number of times you have started is also the number of times you have chosen to come back, which is the part that actually predicts whether you finish.
The persistence score captures both sides of that. Three quarters of it reflects how deep you got on your best run, as a share of the program length. The other quarter rewards showing up again, capped so it never outweighs real progress. A score of 40 after three short attempts is a different kind of win than 40 after one long attempt, and both are worth knowing.
How to use this counter
Add your first attempt with the form above. Pick the start date, enter the day you reached before the run ended, and set the program length to match what you were running. Choose "restarted" for finished attempts or "in progress" for the one you are on now. The reason field is optional, but a short note like "skipped outdoor workout" or "travel day" pays off later when you spot patterns.
Stats update the moment you save. The attempts list shows everything newest-first with a stable attempt number, so you can remove a row without shuffling the others. Use Export to download a JSON backup at any point. Your data lives in your browser only, so the file is your insurance against cleared storage or a new device.
Common restart reasons and how to fix them
- Missed the second workout. Stack the second session to the first when you can, or put a hard calendar block on a consistent time of day.
- Forgot the progress photo. Tie it to a trigger you already do, like right after you brush your teeth or change into workout clothes.
- Water short. Fill a labelled gallon jug in the morning. The goal is to empty it before bed, not to sip evenly through the day.
- Bad-weather outdoor workout. Decide in advance what counts. A 45-minute walk in the rain is still 45 minutes outside. Indecision is what breaks the streak, not the weather.
- Travel day diet slip. Pre-pack two known safe meals for any travel day. If the diet rules get ambiguous, you have already made the choice.
Turning restarts into a finished challenge
A restart is a rep, not a reset of your identity. People who finish a 75-day program usually have several false starts on record, and the difference between their final run and their first run is almost always the boring stuff: pre-planned workouts, a fixed reading spot, a photo trigger, a water jug on the counter. The counter tells you whether the reps are adding up. The daily execution is what actually changes.
Once you have decided on a program and you are ready to stop restarting, Reset75 handles the day-by-day: checklists, progress photos, streaks, and statistics for 75-day, 30-day, and custom challenges. Free to download, no account required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about challenge restart counter
How many times do people restart the 75-day challenge?
There are no published completion rates. 75 Hard, created by Andy Frisella, is all-or-nothing by design: miss one task and you go back to day 1. Community posts show restart counts anywhere from one or two attempts to eight or more. This counter lets you see your own number without guessing, and pairs well with our 75-day challenge calculator.
Is restarting normal?
Yes. The program's own rule is that missing any task on any day means going back to day 1, even on day 74. That makes restarts a feature of the design, not a personal failing. Logging them turns each attempt into data you can learn from.
Should I restart the whole challenge or just the day?
The original 75 Hard rules require a full restart from day 1. If you are running a softer version (75 Soft, 75 Tough, or a custom program), pick a restart rule before you begin and stick with it. This counter works either way: you log the day you reached when the attempt ended. See our 75 Hard vs 75 Soft comparison for rule differences.
How do I stay motivated after a restart?
Treat the restart as data, not defeat. Log what tripped you up in the reason field (skipped second workout, cheat meal, missed photo). Patterns across attempts are more useful than any single failed run, and the persistence score rewards you for showing up again.
What counts as a failure that requires a restart?
For 75 Hard specifically: missing either 45-minute workout, skipping the outdoor workout, breaking your diet, falling short on the gallon of water, missing 10 pages of non-fiction reading, or missing the daily progress photo. Softer programs set their own rules, so define yours before you start.
Does this counter save my data?
Yes, in your browser's localStorage. Nothing is uploaded to a server. Clearing your browser storage or switching devices will wipe the log, so use the Export button if you want a backup file.
Can I track restarts for 75 Soft or a custom challenge?
Yes. Set the program length field to whatever you are running (30, 60, 75, 90). The persistence score scales to that length, so a day-45 run on a 60-day program scores the same as a day-56 run on a 75-day program. For a gentler entry point, try the 30-day kickstart tracker.
What is a good persistence score?
Anything above 0 means you have shown up. Above 75 means you have either come close to finishing a run or stacked enough attempts to prove the habit. 100 is reserved for a completed program plus a few attempts of practice.