Rob Murphy

April 19, 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:	71.00	Year:	480.97

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
20.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	20.50

AM: Easy 4.25 miles on the treadmill. Planning on a lot more later with Steve Anderson. Should be a big mileage day.

Interesting article on the Running Times website about Americans over 40 who have qualified for the marathon trials. 22 people total, 21 women and 1 man (Mbarak Hussein). Clearly we over 40 men need to get on the ball and stop being such slackers.

PM: Met up with Steve around 4:30 and did a fairly leisurely 16.25 miles around Sugarhouse, up to Foothill and past the zoo, along Wasatch and back to Sugarhouse Park for a couple loops. Ran the uphills at close to max effort. Always good conversation with Steve - he's much smarter than he looks.

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

Comments

From Jake K on Thu, Dec 29, 2011 at 19:08:42 from 155.100.226.54

there are some who believe Haile Geb was probably 40 years old when he ran under 2:04... so masters guys are REALLY slacking! You are like 40 minutes off the age group WR!

From steve ash on Thu, Dec 29, 2011 at 19:52:01 from 24.10.169.210

Tell you what, As crazy as it sounds I still toy with the thought from time to time still. Once in a while..

From Rob Murphy on Thu, Dec 29, 2011 at 22:27:14 from 76.27.122.13

I was being a bit sarcastic. Clearly the standard is significantly easier for women than it is for men.

From Jake K on Thu, Dec 29, 2011 at 23:04:21 from 67.177.21.60

Its a shame I didn't bump into you guys this afternoon. Its seems almost impossible that we wouldn't cross paths on that route!

From Rob Murphy on Thu, Dec 29, 2011 at 23:31:15 from 76.27.122.13

We were looking for you.

From Steve on Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 18:50:33 from 66.87.67.152

Yeah, Rob thought this old lady was you, but I pointed out significant differences.

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