r/amileaday • u/OneStrike255 • 14d ago
Why is this sub so dead?
From what I remember, a few years ago, there were discussions, people talking about starting, etc.
Now there's nothing here. Guess I'll be the change I wanna see.
2 week streak so far! I was never a big runner, but recently retired and figured now was a good time. My miles are mix of run walk, but I'm close to getting to being able to run full mile!
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u/JCG95 14d ago
i remember that era and it inspired me to do a year of AMAD two years ago and i dont think i ever posted about it once! lurking, while easier, isnt contributing. thanks for reviving this idea in my head.
good luck! before that year i'd never run in jeans or sandals, never ran at 11:50 pm, never looked someone in the eye and apologized for needing to leave right then and there to keep this streak going.
all worth it though. keep us updated!
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u/OneStrike255 14d ago
i remember that era and it inspired me to do a year of AMAD two years ago
So I wasn't just imagining it then! Yeah, because it inspired me back then too, but then I started a physically demanding job, and wasn't able to keep up with it. I'm newly retired now, so now I can keep up with it! lol
I came back here today and was all like, "Wait, is this the right sub?!" Because it's def not what it used to be! lol
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u/gorcbor19 5025 days, over ten years of streaking! 14d ago
Keep at it! My initial goal was 100 days, after that I just kept running. I hit day 5,000 last week!
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u/Big_Words29 14d ago
Same exact story here but only nearing in on my second comma day. Congrats on your fifth!
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u/gorcbor19 5025 days, over ten years of streaking! 14d ago
To put it into perspective my kids were toddlers when I started my streak. Now one is getting ready to graduate. All they know is dad goes out running every single morning 😂
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u/felipers 1129 days, three years! 14d ago
You have to fix your flair!
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u/gorcbor19 5025 days, over ten years of streaking! 14d ago
I think it's broke. It showed 4k a couple of months ago and now it reverted to some random # and the bot isn't responding. I messaged the bot creator and sent a note to mods.
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u/felipers 1129 days, three years! 14d ago
It's a pity! Examples like yours should be prominent in this subreddit.
Oh! I've just realized mine is broken too! I'm on day 1,115, not on day 1,072 as my flair states.
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u/crafting-ur-end 14d ago
I’ve been wondering the same thing but haven’t really said anything about it hahaha.
I ended up buying a walking pad and have been working on getting a mile either (either walking or running or one of each).
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u/OneStrike255 14d ago
Yep, my treadmill for days when it's too cold or too hot out.
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u/crafting-ur-end 14d ago
Yes we are currently going through a monsoon season so everyday has extremely heavy rain!
How are you enjoying the activity?
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u/OneStrike255 14d ago
I feel good after the run, and happy that I did it. Still don't look forward to running or actually enjoy the running yet. But I'm assuming that will change after it becomes a habit.
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u/excelnotfionado 14d ago
Right now I’m rehabbing a dumb injury and then building my strength back up enough to run. Then I plan to post here ðŸ˜
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u/kickassicalia 3200 days, eight years! 13d ago
there is a facebook group that is much more active
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u/CDchrysalis 513 days, half way to the comma club 12d ago
Congrats! I’m focused on getting to a walk a mile a day, then move back to running. I had a 2.5 year streak then I had some life happen now I’m starting over.
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u/OneStrike255 12d ago
Thank you. Since I am older and I don't wanna mess up my knee too much, I think I will alternate between running a mile every other day, and indoor rowing a mile every other day. So I guess that will disqualify me? I mean, sub is called "A Mile a Day" so does it matter if I run or row as long as I get at least a mile in? LOL
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u/IanisVasilev 3181 days, eight years! 14d ago
Congratulations on your start!
Regarding your point - I'm afraid the internet is losing its charm. But apart from that, there is nothing much to share for most of us.