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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Morning folks! Base run this morning. Deer and a fancy, fuzzy skunk met me along the way. 2 other runners doing their thing as well. #running #runsky #runningpunks

Blurry photo of the road ahead. Mimics my morning brain.

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A very sleepy, somewhat chilly Monday morning. My mind was still ruminating and awaking as I needed to progress through a couple of gears and then hold it. Not bad. I’ll take it. Have a good week, folks. #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Last bits of summer. My wife converted a corner of our front lawn to wild flowers. And the pollinators love it.

Wildflower patch in front of cozy house.

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

So my long long run is a 15k and I like to do one at the start of each month for that little burst of accomplishment. Today was an especially good effort, with a surprising added spring from the rear foot. The local shop’s club run was out and I had to wade thru. #running #runsky #runningpunks

My reward for breakfast. Fresh muffins waiting for me!

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Sprint work this morning. Hit the window if not the exact target pace. Hmmm. Faster shoes? Longer ramps? #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Probably my least favorite workout; very glad when it’s completed. Just one of those paces to get more comfortable in. #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Monday morning wake up run. A little bit over 5k with a little spurt at the end. Have a good week! #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Garmin had queued up an easy, 39 min run today. Nah, instead I will start with a 10-hr fast, a medical blood draw, then an 1hr 18min run fueled by a small chunk of baguette w/butter, a fig cookie, and 2 gel chews. Had a great run with some nice uphill strides. #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Got our ballots today! Gonna vote the sh#t out of them.

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Fleet foot day! Good day of anaerobic reps. Credit could go to the cooler temps, but I think it was the Argyle socks. #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Birthday run! Nothing special, but feeling much stronger compared to several weeks ago. Chilly today - Had to break out bits of my winter kit. Ran up on 2 skunks, so I’ll take that as an auspicious omen. Said a blessing as I passed sad roadkill. Have a great Tuesday! #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Monday morning 3x threshold reps. Earbuds not working so ran without musical inspiration. A little dark out, and somehow managed not to trip on anything. Met another runner on the cool down segment and let myself turn it into a short race. Happy Monday! #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Anaerobic drill today. I thought it went well. Garmin rated it 59%. Pbblltt! #runsky #running #runningpunks #pissoffGarmin

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Another easy run of the neighborhood. A bit misty and drippy, and a tad muggy, this morning. Bunnies were out and about in force. #runsky #running #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Easy base run around campus with a few strides thrown in at the end. Even got an early friendly wave from a passing runner. #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Another sprint rep drill to start off the week. Feels good to get that in early. #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Today’s long run. Lots of folks out and about, and a fair bit of vehicle traffic. Must be a game day on campus. #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Sprints in the dark this morning! Thankful for streetlights, a little moonlight would have been nice. #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Easy base run this morning. Feels like things are getting back on track. #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Nice run around campus on this Labor Day holiday morning. Everyone seems to be sleeping in, except for the regulars. Was greeted by the n’hood foragers on my return. #runsky #running #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

So I took off the week to induce deeper recovery, fix my sleep, and reenergize. It mostly worked, though today’s long run was still categorized as ‘strained’. We’ll see how the rest of the week goes. Have a great weekend. #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Today’s post rain, afternoon jog around the neighborhood. Added a couple of sprints at the end. #tunning #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Today’s long run. Feels like I’ve lost a fair bit of conditioning this month. Looking forward to more shorter runs to build up again. #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Evidently, this has been in the works for a little while now.

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MapQuest @mapquest.com · 27/08/2026

We're not changing the name of Lake Ontario. Name it whatever you want at your leisure: gulfof.mapquest.com/lakeontario (tag us so we can see your work 🙂)

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Still feeling a bit sluggish this morning after travel, and jump starting the routines on Monday. Also nursing a sore calf. Warm up and sprint intervals seemed to help that last part. #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The weather at home is clear and cool - the start of Fall - a welcome respite from Korean humidity. Took a spin around the university to check out preparations for term start. Attacked by the sidewalk early on - a few scrapes but pride intact. Have a good week, folks! #running #runsky #runningpunks

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Martin Gregus Jr. Cinematographer 📸GEO, National Geographic, BBC "Very excited to be back in one of my absolute happy places. It’s been two years since I was last here, and this is where I captured so much of the wildlife content you all loved earlier this year."

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Last day in Korea. Sprint interval session. Managed not to bob and weave around the walkers too much, though there was one needle to thread. Loads of white egrets this morning. #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Mischief managed, at a cost. So I need to take the airport bus from Daejeon to Incheon tomorrow. Inquiring about purchasing a ticket at point of departure, looked at with horror - likely to be sold out. So I cab it to station and buy ticket. Then I decide to mad dog and Englishmen my way back. 1/2

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Voted (by me) the most useful piece of conference swag this week. @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social added, just ‘cause.

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Daejeon day 4. Let’s call this a recovery run. Max jetlag. 74F and 93% RH. Still surprised at the number of folks out there at 5am. Not a single wave, though I get some mumbles to my G’morning. No birds seen but fish were feeding and jumping. #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

First full jetlag run. Thought I had adequate sleep but Garmin said nah. Took a short run in a different direction. I might have bushwacked a little. 2 Great Blue Herons on the river today. #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

First pre-jetlag run in Daejeon. Easy run to gauge route and river crossing points. Warm, humid. Lots of pre-dawn walkers, cyclists, and just a few runners along the river. Few geese. Couple of gulls. #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Weekly roundup. Nice mix of high aerobic, anaerobic, and base runs. Lots of travel and work stressors right now, so trying to keep at least 20 miles/week. Now headed to S. Korea for a conference - I hear it’s hot and sticky. #running #runsky #runningpunks Have a great week!

A currently preferred tour-de-neighborhood.

Great temps, lower humidity, and just getting in a run before sitting on a 14 hr flight to Seoul. Lots of friendly waves to other early risers. Passed 2 families of deer, and the usual rabbits. The town feels very quiet before the onslaught of returning students next week.

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Nice, chill recovery run this morning back at home in *very* reasonable temps. Added a few sprints at the end for good measure. #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

This morning’s run. The much-touted HighLine was not yet open for the day, so I tracked it. Much nicer out this morning after the T-storm last night. Now for some French pastries. #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Waiting for the wünderspouse at H&M. We’re very basic. #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

First time running in NYC. Central Park is lovely. Times Square not so much fun. Also, it’s August and this place is a sauna. Tomorrow, I’ll head to one of the rivers. #runsky #running #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

You know you’re doing something right when DOJ monitors have descended on your voting precincts. #vote !

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Advice sought - Heading to Manhattan later this week for family trip stuff. Haven’t run in NYC before. We’re staying midtown. Plan on early morning runs on weekdays. Does anyone have any practical tips or suggestions? #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Bit of a slog to get through the run today. Humidity was very high and I must have been tired from the week. Anywho, out I went. The short rain shower at 10 km was very welcome. Go get it! #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Friday aerobicize session! Just need my leg warmers and some ONJ playing in the background. Have a great day. #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

More base work this morning with a few stridey sprints at the end. Have a great day! #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Coaches!! Back on the topic of incorporating strides into running workouts. Can anyone provide examples of how they use them? I’m curious as to when to add, how frequently to incorporate, and how many are worthwhile before starting to lose benefit. TIA! #running #runsky #runningpunks

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SteveTheAurora @stevetheaurora.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Some threshold work this morning. Missed y’day’s base workout from crappy sleep and a Monday evening Pilate’s class. Today was a good workout, and added a final stride push at the end of the cool down just to stretch the legs a bit more. #runsky #running #runningpunks

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