Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson
@copperbae.bsky.social
Assoc Prof Immunobiology at University of Arizona, Assoc Dean Basic science and grad studies for College of Medicine-Tucson, NSURP.org director. Long live copper!
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?
October 19, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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?
There were a bunch. About 100 over 30 minutes or so. They all made it.
October 14, 2025 at 1:41 AM
There were a bunch. About 100 over 30 minutes or so. They all made it.
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.
October 14, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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.
This makes me sad
October 11, 2025 at 4:12 AM
This makes me sad
This was my self care this morning. A sprint triathlon in the rain. Better than super hot imho.
September 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This was my self care this morning. A sprint triathlon in the rain. Better than super hot imho.
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.
May 20, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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.
Ever see a roadrunner in action?
May 19, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Ever see a roadrunner in action?
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.
May 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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.
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.
April 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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.
This was my view during my morning swim. Gotta take these wins and good vibes where I can.
April 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This was my view during my morning swim. Gotta take these wins and good vibes where I can.
Lake Havasu SARA park
March 29, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Lake Havasu SARA park
Can you tell which schools are which?
March 26, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Can you tell which schools are which?
My best bike to date!
March 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
My best bike to date!
Gestures broadly
March 4, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Gestures broadly
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.
February 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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.
Getting ready for the event today :)
January 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Getting ready for the event today :)
Well I never… the audacity. These “smart” scales are trying to get thrown down stairs.
January 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Well I never… the audacity. These “smart” scales are trying to get thrown down stairs.
Nothing says fitness gains like getting on my shorter distance leaderboard during a long run.
January 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Nothing says fitness gains like getting on my shorter distance leaderboard during a long run.
I biked, rowed, ran, and swam so far in 2024 that I could have used an oil change. I hit 3177.
January 1, 2025 at 4:20 AM
I biked, rowed, ran, and swam so far in 2024 that I could have used an oil change. I hit 3177.
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.
December 16, 2024 at 5:58 AM
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.
Conference friends at the Biosphere 2.
December 6, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Conference friends at the Biosphere 2.
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"
Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
You'll go down in history"
December 4, 2024 at 4:08 AM
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"
Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
You'll go down in history"