Toronto Runner’s 700 KM GPS Animation Hits 25 Million Views

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Toronto accountant Duncan McCabe's 27-second GPS stick figure animation has amassed 25 million views on X, after running 700 kilometers over 10 months to create it.

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How did McCabe manage to create smooth diagonal lines in his Strava art when buildings blocked his path?

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Using PowerPoint for pre-mapping and video editing software for merging routes, McCabe completed 121 separate runs to achieve fluid stick figure movements.

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McCabe's technique involved strategically pausing and unpausing Strava, often running 1-2 miles more than recorded distances.

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Could this viral sensation inspire a new wave of GPS artists following the footsteps of Nicholas Georgiou's 264-mile Olympic rings?

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The Strava Art community has expanded remarkably, with Gary Cordery's Instagram account reaching 71,000 followers and 20,000 monthly website views.

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New York artist Janine Strong crafted a GPS art banana, adding social commentary about wealth inequality to her portfolio alongside "Girl With a Pearl Earring."

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What technical challenges did McCabe overcome to maintain consistent stick figure proportions across Toronto's street grid?

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The official Strava team awarded McCabe's animated creation a perfect 10/10 score, despite initial skepticism about his unconventional diagonal lines.

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