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

Fri, Jul 23, 2010

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

This morning I ran 5 miles in 36:26. Threw in a handful of 20 to 30 second accelerations. My achilles felt the best it has since the injury. Just a little achy at the end, but I'll be able to race tomorrow.

Not that I'm in racing shape. I was still sore this morning which made me a little cranky. Hopefully some more rest today and a good nights sleep will help. Mostly I just don't feel right - I don't feel fast and smooth like you want to feel before a race. Cross training can definitely help maintain your aerobic fitness, but I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that nothing prepares you to run a race quite like running.

There, now that I have all my excuses out of the way (oh wait, one more - I've gained five pounds of flab in the last month), it's time to go race.

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

Comments

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 11:53:37 from 174.52.45.85

Best of luck!

I'm sure you will do better than you think!!

Try and be a tad bit careful (if that is in you). :)

From Rob Murphy on Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 12:09:33 from 76.27.120.29

Thanks Teena Marie, any racing for you tomorrow?

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 12:14:24 from 174.52.45.85

No way!!! :)

Actually, I have a really cool 20+ miler planned starting at midnight tonight/tomorrow under the almost full moon with Smooth and a couple of bodyguards!!

(We had to find a couple of guys who were willing to take shifts for us since no one seemed to want to run the whole 22 miles.)

I'm excited ... I have never run through the night. :)

From steve ash on Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 12:18:06 from 98.202.75.78

Hey Rob, Good luck tomorrow, I hope to see you tomorrow.

From Rob Murphy on Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 12:36:57 from 76.27.120.29

Steve - I'll definitely be hanging around the finish when you marathiners come in. Did you pick up your packet yet?

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