Tommy Boy 

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Biomedical engineer chasing PhDs. Run marathons, Lift & Shift Foundation, and Project Biotech. Once upon a time... US Army Civil Affairs guy.

Don't go misplacing my words...They're all mine!

My daughter was born with a rare genetic mutation. Help advocate for more research into veterans' toxic exposures and the effects on our children.
https://www.weliftandshift.org/resources/advocacy/

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Our neurologist snagged me an MRI contrast kit from the clinic because I've been asked to build some cool sh!t for our scientists.

But... What do you think I'm building? Wrong answers are fun.

How TF do you eat these on a run and not choke? Was I supposed to slow down?!?! Because I didn't LoL

If you're #running one of those marathons in DC or NYC over the next few weeks, it's probably time to think about tapering off your training.

Move your ass, however you can. It's good for you.

Felt good at 19mi so I went over my 3hr #running plan today. Last week I had bad muscle cramps and this week no. Cooler weather but I suspect diet. I've been putting away OJ to get the daily 5000 cals I need for marathon training — reflexively I grab calcium fortified OJ. First thought is too much calcium, maybe causing "subthreshold depolarization" of both skeletal and smooth muscles. I suspect this because of my other symptoms.

Move your ass, however you can. But take care of yourselves!

Another gorgeous day in Central Park. Should've reminded myself technically a 75* forecast would get us a heat advisory if it were race day. I pushed my 3hr, 20mi pace anyway and I'm paying for it — currently icing down crazy calf cramps.

Move your ass, it's good for you. But if summer is still lingering, there's no shame in some self care. Looking forward to my last 4 weeks of training #running

Okay since I'm stuck sleepless too often, with this sensation for a bit, I need to explain it. When my kids were toddlers, this is the scene I used to explain PTSD. Sometimes I'm overwhelmed and I can only describe it as my heart hurts. Not in a bad way, there's this flood of emotions. It's actually amazing and an understatement when I say I'm wired different. These days I understand it better and call it — excitement. Sometimes it's too much for me tho and I need it to stop.
Seems time to do something I'm really really good at for a bit — bury my big stupid heart behind an indestructible shield. Maybe this time it's only til the swelling goes down...

Absolutely stunning morning in Central Park. Excuse me for not flexing and looking all shredded. 20mi will have you losing interest in the fake stuff we share on social media LoL Few weeks of training left before my next marathon.

Move your ass, it's good for you! #running

Here's Spencer at today's NYC rally, helping me out with more than a proof of life pic.

We didn't talk about Dubya endorsements, I was busy grilling him about local clubs. I officially changed parties on Jan 7th but still feel a little politically homeless. This is my 3rd event in the last month, while I try volunteering and scope out clubs where I might fit in. I don't need any help making things awkward folks, please help by selling me on your club. Thanks ✌️ #nyc #USpol

Here to post thru a bit of anxious energy. Hope that's okay.

Our lab's potentially keeping me out of trouble today. This morning I made ~0.2mm cell carrying beads. You can just barely see them in this prototype microfluidic device I'm designing for our materials scientist. She had issues with them sticking so I need to see them moving. I need clearer images. That's next now that I can see them.

👀 7 weeks til my next marathon #running