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

Sun, Dec 18, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
5.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	5.00

Interesting article in the Salt Lake Tribune this morning on the impending death of the Salt Lake Marathon. Apparently Scott Kerr and the entire staff have resigned. Chris Devine poisons everything he touches and never deals in good faith. Too bad... Salt Lake supported the race and deserves better. One reason why I am leary of for profit races like Rock n Roll or Ragnar and anything by Devine Racing.

Five easy miles around Liberty Park

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 Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 14:13:08 from 67.177.21.60

Just read the article. I hope they take it off the circuit for 2012... there are a lot of other good races that would easily fill the gap.

From Laputka on Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 20:45:36 from 98.202.142.68

Thanks for mentioning this. This gives me plenty of time for a back-up plan if this marathon is not held this year. Too bad Ogden is full.

From Fritz on Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 23:59:25 from 67.182.226.25

If it goes away I hope something takes it's place but not necessarily a marathon. I think Salt Lake still deserves a big event and the Des News doesn't exactly fit the bill. Maybe the SLC Classic 10k will come back.

From Rob Murphy on Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 00:12:49 from 76.27.122.13

It's really too bad for people from out of state who registered and bought plane tickets.

From Jake K on Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 11:08:46 from 155.100.226.53

A bunch of the StG guys ran the "new" course for the Painter's half this weekend - seems like they added a bunch of hills and made it a lot slower! Enjoy that one!

From Rob Murphy on Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 13:39:36 from 76.27.122.13

Why would they do something like that?

From Jake K on Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 13:43:56 from 155.100.226.53

To balance out the aided-ness of their marathon?

From Rob Murphy on Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 21:35:10 from 184.164.102.88

That sounds about right. I'll do the race anyway because I need something to keep me motivated.

From Fritz on Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 21:43:53 from 65.116.116.6

what's wrong with a few hills? just an excuse not to set a pr.

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