Rob Murphy

April 26, 2024

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Location:

Salt Lake City,

Member Since:

Feb 11, 2010

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

I had some success in high school and college. Winner 1985 Rod Dixon Run

Had a fair amount of success as a Masters runner for most of my 40s.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Have fun with running, explore more trails, stay healthy.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep running and racing consistently for as long as I can. Find what is sustainable for me over the long run.

Personal:

I teach AP European History and other courses at Alta High School. I coached the track and cross country teams at Alta for 16 years.

Married, two kids - Abby and Andy

My Twitter @murphy_rob

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Miles:	This week:	12.50	Month:	92.75	Year:	502.72

Sat, Jul 13, 2013

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
15.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	15.00

15 miles in 1:56 - all of it on the trails up at Quinn's Junction east of Park City. What a great place to run! For much of the run I was thinking about how I live in the best place to train in the country. I was actually feeling sad for runners that don't live here.

My racing season just opened up/changed quite a bit as I failed to renew my USATF membership on time this year and won't be eligible for the circuit. Too bad since I think I could have finished second in the masters standings this year.

On a positive note, it looks like the U.S.A is not going to yield first place in the obesity race to Mexico without a fight. Twinkies returned to the shelves at Walmart today after a one year absence. I was saddened to read this week that Mexico had surpassed us as the #1 fatty nation. I don't like being #2. Thee return of twinkies is a small step in the right direction.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00	Weight: 0.00	Calories: 0.00

Comments

From Holt on Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 12:18:19 from 67.2.248.128

How did you APUSH kids do? Mine, worst year ever - blah.

From Matt Poulsen on Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 12:40:24 from 98.202.242.213

Lol regarding your obesity comments!

I agree, there is no better place on earth to train than here.

Great week!

From Jake K on Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 16:54:56 from 67.177.11.154

I don't think I know what Quinn's Junction is. I'm guessing I need to check this place out.

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 17:04:35 from 24.10.249.165

It's where the 15k trail race you're running is. Also Park City High's XC course.

From Jake K on Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 17:06:07 from 67.177.11.154

Oh, I call that Round Valley. I know it well. Those trails are a nice change of pace sometimes from Jeremy Ranch.

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 17:20:19 from 24.10.249.165

There's a gazillion trail options out there - lots of nice wide trails but lots of single track as well. You could get lost if it weren't so wide open where you can see for miles.

From Bret on Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 18:27:22 from 96.228.167.228

Nice week of training Rob! - I am sad for me that I do not train in Utah.

From Bob on Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 19:27:50 from 67.176.195.62

They fry Twinkies at the state fair here. Haven't tried one yet.

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 19:31:03 from 24.10.249.165

That's raising the bar Bob. I like it.

Do they serve it on a stick?

From Bob on Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 19:41:48 from 67.176.195.62

The one I saw was not on a stick. Not sure it would stay on one at that point.

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