“How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?” - Epictetus Set a goal and work towards it. The person who can hold you back is yourself. I've learned, not all my goals are achievable given my preparation. So, I need to prepare better, never quit.

What do you do after training the next gen of QMRA scientists at QMRAIV? Have some down time with the next gen of scientist Weirs. Joe went home with Joanna M Pope PhD, guess he likes the microbiology side more 😄

Up before 0500 for Joanna M Pope PhD and I; why? Edward and Charlie had their first triathlon today. And did awesome! Three racers next year with Joe wanting to race with his bros. Very proud papa here.

Metro Parks make for awesome running routes. Completely blew away the 10% principle but wanted to see how long to run all the trails and most roads at Blendon Woods fantastic 11 miles (including running the miles to get there). Columbus Metro Parks

Don't neglect the lower leg, power & endurance are there. anterior tibialis in the front for better foot stability. Calf has three heads to the muscles & working each head keeps things balanced. Wayback, I built them standing with 550lb & sets of 15, the human body is amazing.

Blendon Woods' version of Rocky stairs. Nice easy 6 miler today, these uped the challenge a little. Columbus Metro Parks you're awesome.

Wasn't completely sure why they had us do these for wrestling. Given how much it works grip, the core, shoulders, back and chest and are fun to do. Yeah I get it now. Biomechanics and physics are awesome, next steps, extend the legs out like a lever instead of tucked up.

This thread Our graduate students need support in their lives not just careers. If you've never experienced depression or other issues, some warning signs can be missed easily, we miss them in ourselves. Get to know your students, care for them as people, help where you can.

247 years ago, 10 Nov 1775 the Second Continental Congress created the Continental Marines which became the USMC on 11 July 1798, with continued excellence since then. First enlistees were contracted at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, PA. So, yes, roots are in a bar.

And with that, I'm LT Weir in the US Navy Reserves, as an EHO. Thank you Joanna M Pope PhD for your love and support along the way. Can't wait to get to work.

I've noticed my research reading has lost out other priorities. So, my laptop battery says it should last for 3 hours. Work on stuff for the next 3 hours, then shutdown and read an article(s) while it charges, rinse and repeat til the working day ends. We'll see how this works.

Going on a social media hiatus, may be back may not. If you know me you know how to reach me. If you have internet search you can find my OSU email. Stay safe, stay healthy, stay active. Our health is up to us to manage.

Edward's arts and crafts from yesterday. Great future sailor there Joanna M Pope PhD! Bravo Zulu Edward!

Happy 248th birthday US Navy. Good weekend to start training.

Very excited to mention that we're running our QMRA workshop this summer. We're extending our deadline, apply today. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

The Navy by far has the best views on our bases. Makes the early mornings very much worth it. Joanna M Pope PhD thank you for making it possible.

Very proud of Joanna M Pope PhD, she shaved her head to raise $400 for children's cancer research through St. Baldrick's.

From our recent(ish) paper. Considerations for any type of risk you're characterizing. First, persistence is vital; second, understand your microbial enemy; third, Epi or QMRA alone is not a panacea; fourth, transdisciplinary is the solution to HAIs. doi.org/10.1371/journa…

Happy 249th Birthday to the greatest Navy in the world!

Thread of surreal sculpture details 🧵 1. There is no rope in this image... it's marble.