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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Great remedy for the Tucson heat. I got to run a 5k on a moving cruise while looking at glaciers. Strava flagged the run 😂.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Tucson summer storm. Over 100 outside but hail is making it all they down.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

I had a great time at #ASMicrobe. Serving with leadership, receiving an award, giving a talk, catching up with friends, karaoke, talking to trainees, getting a few runs in, debuting cool stuff, and much much more.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Hey #ASMICROBE I give my talk tomorrow and have two really cool things I want to share with everyone. You’ll have to come by to hear them!

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Look who I found trying to take a swim in my pool. A lot of science has come from the gila monster. Really cool stuff.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Inspired! From 30:32 to 28:40. New 5k PR and a heck of a way to break the 30 min mark for the first time.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Had a really cool day advocating for microbiology research with @asm.org on the hill today. Staffers and the politicians I met with were very open and welcoming. I’m remain hopeful we can make a difference.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Oh I did a thing before the game today :) LooperBowl 2026

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

My heart rate went from 48 (resting) to 188 (running a race) today. I'm proud of that :)

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Oh no, Strava figured out my secret to getting my work done. Just make more days in the year, simple as that.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Last chance to register for Ciencia en Español! There will be a hybrid option too. uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

I just finished the Costco 100k. There are three Costcos in Tucson, and if you go from point to point to point, it is about 100 kilometers. For this ride, we are a hotdog at each one (final hotdog was back at the starting point). 8.5 out of 10 would do it again. Can I get a Kirkland sponsorship?

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

There were a bunch. About 100 over 30 minutes or so. They all made it.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Here is a baby turtle on its birthday trying to make it to the ocean on instinct. He made it and you can make it through this week too.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

This was my self care this morning. A sprint triathlon in the rain. Better than super hot imho.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Scientists make real discoveries that help real people. An investment in science is an investment in your current and future way of life. While the financial returns more than double the amount put into it, the returns in lives saved are incalculable. We all benefit when science thrives.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Bust (by 90 seconds)…the 400 feet of elevation kept me honest (pr was on flat, and it was wonderfully cold). Course record by a few minutes thought so I’ll take it.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Through biking, running, swimming, and rowing, I’ve traveled over 1000 miles so far this year. These miles were meditative, with friends, too hard to think, some combination of them. Grateful to be able to have these outlets and people to share them with. Self care is vital to make it.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

This was my view during my morning swim. Gotta take these wins and good vibes where I can.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

I worked hard to get here, to start and maintain the programs I run, and to help the people I can. To those who think I got here because I'm Black and a so-called DEI hire (which is used as a slur), you will put some respect on my titles. I earned them. Not without help, but I did earn them.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Well I never… the audacity. These “smart” scales are trying to get thrown down stairs.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Nothing says fitness gains like getting on my shorter distance leaderboard during a long run.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

I biked, rowed, ran, and swam so far in 2024 that I could have used an oil change. I hit 3177.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

The fact that I put in enough miles to cross the United States and make it half way back between swimming, biking, and running is kinda nuts. I worked really hard this year. Grateful that my body let me do this.

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

This is one of my favorites! Then how the reindeer loved him As they shouted out with glee "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer You'll go down in history"

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

It is done!!! Whew,so many emotions from this race that I went through. What do you do when the pain and negative thoughts cycle as you are going up hill? It’s hard, but you remember that you can do hard things. You remember your why. You find your people. You give yourself grace to process it.

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