The same thing is happening to me when I try to mine. I haven't gotten anywhere. I upvoted you. Please consider upvoting my post. https://steemit.com/steemit/@brianphobos/an-olympian-needs-our-help-steemit-please-read-this-if-you-have-ever-been-passionate-about-something
Thank you mate! I upvoted your post, it was a great read and I wish you much success on it! Hopefully we will get our answers soon, I would love to mine steem in addition to earn it! :)