SteveTheAurora
@stevetheaurora.bsky.social
Physics, space, food, water, news, politics, dogs, cats, kayak, run. Currently in Midwest US, but Oaklandish ❤️, Coastside vibe. Born 323ppm
Ally. Progressive heathen. GenX. You should probably shun me. 🦦
Ally. Progressive heathen. GenX. You should probably shun me. 🦦
Blowing snow, downed branches, 22F with 20mph winds. Not much ice, but those cleats are on. Let’s go for a 🏃♂️! #runsky #runningpunks
December 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Blowing snow, downed branches, 22F with 20mph winds. Not much ice, but those cleats are on. Let’s go for a 🏃♂️! #runsky #runningpunks
After hiding out (read ‘sleeping in’) from the latest arctic blast with sub-0F temps and icy roads, I hit the pavement this morning. Wore my ice cleat slip-ons, ut needed to actively look for ice on paths. Felt good to run after 5 days, even with the sweatcicles. #Runsky #runningpunks
December 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
After hiding out (read ‘sleeping in’) from the latest arctic blast with sub-0F temps and icy roads, I hit the pavement this morning. Wore my ice cleat slip-ons, ut needed to actively look for ice on paths. Felt good to run after 5 days, even with the sweatcicles. #Runsky #runningpunks
Meanwhile, I got to run in 3 layers of sleeves today.
December 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Meanwhile, I got to run in 3 layers of sleeves today.
December 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
A rare expression for Phineas
December 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A rare expression for Phineas
Darmstadt pt zwei. So a local colleague suggested a run course through a park and woods to the east. I incorporated that with my planned long run. It was dark, foggy, and hilly. There was bushwacking. And I am glad the hotel provided snacks. Now to sleep on the plane home. #runsky #runningpunks
December 6, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Darmstadt pt zwei. So a local colleague suggested a run course through a park and woods to the east. I incorporated that with my planned long run. It was dark, foggy, and hilly. There was bushwacking. And I am glad the hotel provided snacks. Now to sleep on the plane home. #runsky #runningpunks
On the road this week for business, and having to deal with travel and jet lag. Finally was able to rouse at 0430 get in a morning run. My reward was German breakfast! #runsky #runningpunks
December 5, 2025 at 5:44 AM
On the road this week for business, and having to deal with travel and jet lag. Finally was able to rouse at 0430 get in a morning run. My reward was German breakfast! #runsky #runningpunks
After the cookin’, after the stuffin’, it’s time to stretch those thighs and get back to the huffin’.
Cold morning for it, though. 25F, 15F with the wind.
#thanksgiving #runsky #runningpunks
Cold morning for it, though. 25F, 15F with the wind.
#thanksgiving #runsky #runningpunks
November 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
After the cookin’, after the stuffin’, it’s time to stretch those thighs and get back to the huffin’.
Cold morning for it, though. 25F, 15F with the wind.
#thanksgiving #runsky #runningpunks
Cold morning for it, though. 25F, 15F with the wind.
#thanksgiving #runsky #runningpunks
Alice’s Restaurant is now playing. First blood has been drawn. Meal prep is proceeding on schedule.
I’m thankful for a partner that puts up with me. Thankful for general good health, and interesting work to keep me busy. And lovely and loving pets, friends, neighbors.
#Thanksgiving
I’m thankful for a partner that puts up with me. Thankful for general good health, and interesting work to keep me busy. And lovely and loving pets, friends, neighbors.
#Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Alice’s Restaurant is now playing. First blood has been drawn. Meal prep is proceeding on schedule.
I’m thankful for a partner that puts up with me. Thankful for general good health, and interesting work to keep me busy. And lovely and loving pets, friends, neighbors.
#Thanksgiving
I’m thankful for a partner that puts up with me. Thankful for general good health, and interesting work to keep me busy. And lovely and loving pets, friends, neighbors.
#Thanksgiving
A pileated on our weekend jaunt. Taken with my phone at the extent of its zoom. #WoodpeckerWednesday
November 26, 2025 at 11:44 PM
A pileated on our weekend jaunt. Taken with my phone at the extent of its zoom. #WoodpeckerWednesday
November 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Weather swing! 30F higher this morning than at the beginning of the week. Felt good to break out the shorts again. Blurry photo to indicate glee. Next week back to freezing, so enjoying it for now. #runsky #runningpunks
November 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Weather swing! 30F higher this morning than at the beginning of the week. Felt good to break out the shorts again. Blurry photo to indicate glee. Next week back to freezing, so enjoying it for now. #runsky #runningpunks
First proper winter run this season. Broke out the cold weather kit. Pretty in the morning light. #winter #runsky #runningpunks
November 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
First proper winter run this season. Broke out the cold weather kit. Pretty in the morning light. #winter #runsky #runningpunks
Dark, blustery (and hilly!) first run in my new RunningPunks kit. Made me a tad faster, especially on the downhill portions. And a lot easier to see.
#runningpunks #running
#runningpunks #running
November 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Dark, blustery (and hilly!) first run in my new RunningPunks kit. Made me a tad faster, especially on the downhill portions. And a lot easier to see.
#runningpunks #running
#runningpunks #running
Friday night at the pub.
October 3, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Friday night at the pub.
Meet Phineas. This distinguished gentleman is at a ripe age of 10. He just received a surprising diagnosis of progressive neurological deterioration in his hind quarters. Doing well for now, but changes are coming, and we’ll keep trying to enjoy each day that we have. #dogs #dogsofbluesky
October 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Meet Phineas. This distinguished gentleman is at a ripe age of 10. He just received a surprising diagnosis of progressive neurological deterioration in his hind quarters. Doing well for now, but changes are coming, and we’ll keep trying to enjoy each day that we have. #dogs #dogsofbluesky
On the taper, my easy pace run somehow turned into a progressive run on the last third (thanks again, zombies) and somehow netted a new 1mile PB. #RunSky #runningpunks #run
September 6, 2025 at 12:40 PM
On the taper, my easy pace run somehow turned into a progressive run on the last third (thanks again, zombies) and somehow netted a new 1mile PB. #RunSky #runningpunks #run
The morning runs are now all in the dark. Add a few higher-paced zombie chases, including one in pitchdark woods, and there’s a wake-up for ya. #BlueSkyrun #running #runningpunks #zombies
September 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The morning runs are now all in the dark. Add a few higher-paced zombie chases, including one in pitchdark woods, and there’s a wake-up for ya. #BlueSkyrun #running #runningpunks #zombies
The lab’s machine shop. Evidently Devo is coming to play for the faculty?
September 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The lab’s machine shop. Evidently Devo is coming to play for the faculty?
About 2 weeks out from a HM, and I crushed a 10 mile training run this morning. The return to Fall temps is like an afterburner. The easy run turned into a progressive for the last quarter.
#Blueskyrun #runningpunks #running
#Blueskyrun #runningpunks #running
August 31, 2025 at 1:25 PM
About 2 weeks out from a HM, and I crushed a 10 mile training run this morning. The return to Fall temps is like an afterburner. The easy run turned into a progressive for the last quarter.
#Blueskyrun #runningpunks #running
#Blueskyrun #runningpunks #running
Same kid. 14 years and 2500 miles later. Proud papa. #kayaking #startthemearly
August 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Same kid. 14 years and 2500 miles later. Proud papa. #kayaking #startthemearly
This is why we start them young. Snacks help.
August 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This is why we start them young. Snacks help.