Yes I understand that from some other coins that do it as well.
It is a great feature indeed.

Is this normal though it has been running nonstop. Still not staking the other wallet before it messed up would say staking after it sync'd.

I always do first thing. I am not new to crypto just to Reddcoin.

The social wallet is sync'd but not staking I will check it in the morning and let you know how it goes.
Tip: Always back up your file wallet.dat incase something went wrong with your wallet
staking is also like a lottery its a chance if you get to make new coins or not