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mcunn.bsky.social
@mcunn.bsky.social
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Upstate NY
Too many interests.
But mainly music, running, reading, and writing.

Also on Mastodon where I tend to a little more present/verbose:
https://mastodon.world/@mattcunn
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mcunn.bsky.social
Covid recovery continues. Pushed it a little bit with a tempo run today, but felt mostly OK. Weight training has been easier of the body so far, but hoping the warmer weather keeps enticing me out for my runs.

#running #morningrun #strava #runningpunks
Image shows a cloudy sky with text indicating a morning run of 3.2 miles, a pace of 9:22 per mile, and a total time of 30 minutes and 38 seconds. The logo of Strava is also visible. The image displays two kettlebells on a blue exercise mat. Overlay text indicates a morning weight training session, showing a duration of 36 minutes and 47 seconds, an average heart rate of 123 bpm, and a calorie burn of 316 calories.
February 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
First post-Covid run. I’ve basically been on the couch since the 12th, so it felt like a big deal to get out and run today. It didn’t feel great, and I’m sure there’s still a road ahead, but I’m happy I was able to do it.

#morningrun #Running #strava #runningpunks
A Strava activity summary displaying details of a run: distance of 3.1 miles, pace of 9:58 per mile, and a total time of 31 minutes and 11 seconds. The background features a cloudy sky and some trees am a snow covered hill.
February 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
Quick shovel-out this morning followed by 40 minute progression run. Roads were still a bit sloppy in spots, particularly the hills. Overdressed a bit, base layer and vest, trying to warm back up with some cinnamon rooibos.

🎧 Pennywise - Straight Ahead

#morningrun #running #strava #runningpunks
A snowy street corner features a row of tall, snow-covered evergreen trees surrounding a white house. Sparse, leafless trees are visible in the background, and the road is wet and muddy. Overcast skies add to the winter atmosphere.
February 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
Thing I ❤️ about long runs is listening to full albums. Add a workout session and usually adds another album. Threefer today:
🎧 Alkaline Trio - Crimson
🎧 Alkaline Trio - Good Mourning
🎧 Darkest Hour - Godless Prophets & The Migrant Flora
#running #morningrun #strava #runningpunks #strengthtraining
Image shows a scenic view of a river or lake with ice coverage, under a mostly cloudy sky. Overlay text indicates a running summary: 7.7 miles, 9:42 per mile pace, and a total time of 1 hour and 15 minutes. Image shows two kettlebells placed on a blue mat with a wooden floor background. Overlay text indicates information about a morning weight training session: duration of 33 minutes and 39 seconds, average heart rate of 120 bpm, and 277 calories.
February 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
Snappy sunrise today. Slightly late start, but much warmer today than normal (not quite shorts weather, but close). Making up for missing yesterday’s run due to the sleet/freezing rain.

🎧 Unearth - The Oncoming Storm

#running #morningrun #strava #runningpunks
A picturesque sunrise scene featuring silhouetted trees and tall grasses. Overlay text indicates a morning run of 4.6 miles at a pace of 9:45 per mile, completing in 45 minutes and 1 second. A serene landscape featuring a colorful sunset over a body of water, with clouds illuminated by orange and yellow rays. Silhouetted trees frame the image, adding depth to the scene. A serene winter landscape featuring a frozen lake with patches of ice, reflecting a vibrant sunset with rays of light breaking through clouds. A solitary figure stands near the water's edge, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere.
February 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
Oh, it’s a nice day today. Warm air, enough sun to feel nice. The snow is all but melted, though we’re due for more this week. One can see spring over the horizon.

🎧 All - Mass Nerder

#running #morningrun #strava #runningpunks
A scenic view during a morning run, featuring a body of water reflecting a cloudy sky with the sun rising on the horizon. Overlaid text indicates a distance of 3.5 miles, a pace of 9:42 per mile, and a total time of 34 minutes and 18 seconds.
February 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
Today’s workout brought to you by: political frustration and existential exhaustion.
A lot of Propagandhi songs ringing true today.

#strenghtraining #strava
February 2, 2025 at 8:16 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
Looking for some suggested reading for #BHM and beyond. Already some James Baldwin and Edward P. Jones on deck, but appreciate any other titles that might not be on my radar.
#booksky #blackhistorymonth
The image features the cover of a book titled "Nobody Knows My Name" by James Baldwin. It includes a prominent close-up of Baldwin's face and his name displayed in large, contrasting letters on a dark background. The image features the book cover of "Another Country" by James Baldwin. It displays a black-and-white photograph of a person's hand playing a drum, accompanied by the book's title in bold text. The image features the cover of the novel "The Known World" by Edward P. Jones. It depicts a historical scene of three individuals seated on a horse-drawn wagon traveling down a dirt road, with a vintage aesthetic.
February 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
Windy, windy and some flurries. Slightly faster effort than usual. Taking a more pace-oriented approach to running has been an adjustment but I’ve been enjoying it so far.

🎧 Bad Religion - The Gray Race

#running #morningrun #strava #runningpunks
An image featuring a weathered wall covered in colorful graffiti, displaying various artistic tags and designs. Overlay text indicates a running activity titled "Wind and Flurries," with a distance of 6.3 miles, a pace of 9:44, and total time of 1 hour and 2 minutes. A frozen river with chunks of ice floating on the surface, adjacent to a forested shoreline. A boat is visible at the edge, partially frozen in place.
February 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
A nice, quiet hour as the sun rose. Stopped a bit to watch a Coast Guard clipper cutting a route in the ice along the river to allow a barge to pass.

🎧 Modern Color - From the Leaves of Your Garden

#running #morningrun #strava #runningpunks
A screenshot from Strava showing a summary of a morning run, including details of a total distance of 6.2 miles, average pace of 9:49 per mile, and total time of 1 hour and 1 minute. The background shows the sun rising above an open field, and clouds colored grey and orange against a blue sky. A silhouette of leafless trees against a blue sky, with soft clouds and hints of sunlight illuminating the scene. A boat navigates through icy waters, with bare trees visible in the foreground and a backdrop of hills under a partly cloudy sky.
January 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
Nice little 5K tempo run to start the day. Arctic front moving in later, glad to get the run in while it’s relatively warm.

#running #morningrun #strava #runningpunks
The image displays a running summary from the Strava app. It shows a distance of 3.1 miles, a pace of 9:27 per mile, and a total time of 30 minutes and 5 seconds, against a backdrop of clouds against a blue sky.
January 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
Windy morning. Easy 30 minute run followed by some strength training. Also back on the habit of making my morning coffee in my moka pot-feels like a nice little ritual to start the day.

🎧 Drug Church - Cheer

#running #morningrun #strengthtraining #kettlebell #strava #runningpunks
An image displaying a morning run summary from Strava. It includes details: distance of 3.2 miles, pace of 9:46 per mile, and total time of 31 minutes and 51 seconds. The background features a blue sky with a white cloud trailing the lower half, dark grey clouds along the lower left corner. The image features a blue exercise mat with various weights: two dumbbells and two kettlebells. Text overlays indicate workout details, including duration of 36 minutes and 55 seconds, average heart rate of 110 bpm, and calories burned totaling 253.
January 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
Weekly goals ✅ Back to normal temperatures here this week, I’m all for it. easy run around the neighborhood followed by some weight training. Now errands and hopefully spend the afternoon/evening listening to music and reading.

#morningrun #running #strengthtraining #kettlbells
An image showing a clear blue sky with streaks of clouds. Text overlay indicates it is a "Recovery Sunday," with running statistics: distance of 3.5 miles, pace of 9:53 per mile, and a total time of 35 minutes and 7 seconds. A blue yoga mat on a wooden floor with three black kettlebells placed on it. The image displays workout statistics, including time, average heart rate, and calories burned, labeled as "Morning Weight Training."
January 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
A slightly higher effort than I’d normally go for on a long run, but I felt so good the whole time. Beautiful sunny morning for tromping in the snow.

#running #morningrun #strava
A scenic view of a snowy area with a wooden railing in the foreground, featuring a post marked with "S." The image displays stats from a running app, indicating a morning run of 9.0 miles at a pace of 9:55 per mile, and total time of 1 hour and 30 minutes. A snow-covered pathway leads through a wooded area, with bare trees on either side and evergreens in the background. A sign indicating a trail can be seen along the path, under a clear blue sky. A close-up view of two feet wearing bright yellow running shoes standing on a snowy surface. The ground is covered in a layer of snow with visible footprints. A frozen waterway features large chunks of ice floating on the surface, under a clear blue sky. A distant bridge spans the horizon, with wooded hills visible on the far bank.
January 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
Anyone here have any luck with @support.bsky.team? I submitted a request on Monday, no word yet. #blueskysupport #support
January 24, 2025 at 11:43 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
Nice and layered up this morning. Wind dropped that “real-feel” temp down to single digits but I was prepared for once. Just out there catching the sunrise.

🎧 The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons - The Hives

#running #morningrun #strava
The image features a colorful sky with clouds during twilight, accompanied by running statistics: 4.5 miles completed at a pace of 10:01 per mile, totaling 45 minutes and 13 seconds. A tree silhouette is visible in the foreground.
January 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
@support.bsky.team what’s the average turnaround for a support request? Submitted a request on Monday afternoon and no follow up as of yet.
January 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
I might hate treadmills more than running in the cold. But temps are coming back up over the next few days, so let’s put that theory to the test.

#running #morningrun #strava
A close-up view of a foot on a treadmill, with the display showing the run data: distance (3.0 miles), pace (10:18 per mile), and time (31 minutes 13 seconds). The caption reads "I hate treadmills.”
January 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
Lots of admiration for those who are #running in this cold, but it ain’t me, lol. Hitting those #kettlebells instead for a couple of days.
The image shows a workout scene featuring two kettlebells on a wooden floor, alongside a blue exercise mat. A foot is visible in the corner. It displays workout statistics, including a duration of 37 minutes and 45 seconds, an average heart rate of 120 bpm and, calories burned of 285 Cal.
January 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
That’s a wrap for the week: 40 minute progression run plus ~15 minutes of strength training. Getting ready for some snow this afternoon. Hoping for some down time later to finish up my current read.

🎧 Descendents - Cool to Be You

#strava #morningrun #running #kettlebells #strengthtraining
The image displays a Strava workout summary for an "Up-Tempo" run. It shows distance of 4.1 miles, a pace of 9:34 per mile, and a total time of 40 minutes and 5 seconds. A cloudy sky is in the background. The image depicts a workout scene with two black kettlebells on a wooden floor and a yoga mat. A foot is partially visible, indicating the person is engaged in morning weight training. Information displayed includes duration (14m 2s), average heart rate (122bpm), and calories (129cal).
January 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
So in my head this morning, lots to do this weekend. Glad I got in my run, and that I took a specific route. Passed a local running club run, chatted with the local paper running column writer. Maybe one day I’ll join an in-person running club.

🎧 ISIS - Panopticon

#running #morningrun #strava
An old wooden gate stands beside a stone pillar, surrounded by leaf-covered ground and sparse vegetation. The image includes running stats: a distance of 7.2 miles, a pace of 10:27 per mile, and a time of 1 hour and 15 minutes. A tranquil winter landscape featuring a partially frozen body of water with scattered ice floes. The sky is overcast with muted gray tones, and a distant tree line is visible along the horizon. A wide view of a frozen river with scattered ice and a distant bridge in the background. Overcast skies are visible, creating a calm but muted atmosphere.
January 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
Long one for the middle of the week, but it was a beautiful sunrise. Enough time to play through two albums. Went a little harder than I needed to at times, but I was going with the flow of how I felt.

🎧 Harms Way - Posthuman/Rust

#running #morningrun #strava #runningpunks
An image depicting a serene sunrise over a calm body of water, with silhouetted trees in the foreground. Text overlay shows details of a run: distance (5.4 miles), pace (10:14 minutes per mile), and time (55 minutes 21 seconds). A serene landscape featuring a frozen body of water reflecting colorful clouds at sunset, with soft hues of orange, pink, and blue in the sky. The silhouette of trees is visible in the background. A serene landscape featuring a calm body of water reflecting a colorful sunset. The sky transitions from light blue to soft pink and orange hues, with distant hills and a bridge visible on the horizon. A scenic view of a frozen body of water, with scattered ice patches, reflecting soft pastel colors of a sunset against a cloudy sky. The horizon is lined with trees, and a distant building is visible.
January 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
The winds are coming back. There are few things I dislike more than cold wind, but it looks to be sticking around a while. Easy 5K today, but I’ll need to rethink my wardrobe for the next two weeks.

🎧 R.E.M - Out of Time

#running #morningrun #strava #runningpunks
The image displays a bright sky with soft clouds and includes text showing details of a run: distance (3.1 miles), pace (9:49 per mile), time (30 minutes and 38 seconds), and the weather conditions ("Bright, breezy”).
January 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
Rounding out the week. Nice and sunny today, about 22F. Saw some bluebirds, and thoroughly enjoyed just being in the sun. Weekly mileage ✅

🎧 Bad Religion - The Gray Race

#running #morningrun #strava #runningpunks
A scenic view of a river with ice floes, under a clear blue sky. Overlaid text shows running statistics: 3.4 miles, pace 9:55 per mile, and time 34 minutes 21 seconds, labeled "Sunday, Sunday”
January 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
mcunn.bsky.social
A bit of early morning snow made for a pretty landscape. Easy hour out to the river and back. Perfect day for testing out my new Brooks Canopy jacket. Now the fun is over and it’s time to do adult things.

🎧Between the Buried and Me - The Silent Circus

#running #morningrun #strava #runningpunks
A snowy landscape featuring a yellow boat on land with the name "CORTNEY" visible. The background includes trees and a cloudy sky with the sun shining through. Below the image, running stats are displayed: distance of 5.9 miles, pace of 10:18/mile, and overall time of 1 hour and 1 minute. A winter landscape featuring a partially frozen body of water with ice patches. The sky is overcast with thick clouds, and a distant lighthouse is visible on the shoreline. The scene conveys a cold, serene atmosphere. A dark blue door covered in various graffiti, set against a brick wall, with the top half in red and the bottom in black. The door features a rusty lock and an electrical outlet nearby.
January 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM