Rob Murphy

Deseret News "10k"

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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

Tue, Jul 24, 2012

Race: Deseret News "10k" (5.91 Miles) 00:33:20, Place overall: 53, Place in age division: 2

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
5.00	0.00	6.00	0.00	11.00

Today I set a PR for 5.9 miles as I was part of a large group of runners that took a shortcut. I knew we were following the marathon route and not the 10k route but since everyone in front of me was going the wrong way, I thought what the heck.

I won my age group and finished second behind Walter in the masters race. Came through 5k in 17:00.I'm not unhappy with this considering my lack of running, zero quality running, and excess of abdominal flab.

What I love about this race is the huge number of high school kids that run. They all go out too fast and it gives you a lot of people to pass the last few miles. Better than being passed.

Why are there hundreds of people these days running 10k's who dress like they're running the Hardrock 100 or something? How much fluid and calories does one need to ingest during a 10k?

After the race I walked back along the marathon course and ran some with Fritz (1st), Sasha (3rd), and Steve Anderson (4th) as they finished the marathon. Awesome showing for this here blog.

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

Comments

From Walter on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 10:34:54 from 24.2.69.110

Nice job out there today! Sorry about the mix up. Truely sucks to see you PR'd and then they tell you at the finish you fudged the course! Oh freakin well. Another 10k in the books. I havnt done one in a while. Keep up the great work Rob.

From Bam on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 10:36:06 from 89.204.251.190

Well run Rob and well done on the age cat. win. You must be pleased, especially as you haven't been doing any quality work. Good stuff.

From Rob on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 10:41:52 from 206.71.84.68

I thought about cutting the Marathon course short a few times. Like instead of turning at the zoo and just coming straight down Sunnyside would have been nice.

Good job, Steve Anderson told me you were going to be angry after this race today, I'm glad you weren't.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 11:02:51 from 208.54.4.154

What a bunch of hot old men!!! ;) Way to represent!

F*A*S*T!!!

From Bret on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 11:03:12 from 64.128.133.66

Nice one! Makes up for me going too long on the marathon course last year!

BTW - I saw someone wearing a fuel belt at a 5k a few weeks ago. Seems to bear out the truth that the sports drink industry are marketing geniuses. Article posted by Steve Magness bmj.com/content/345 - quite interesting. The industry employs researchers to confirm the need for sports drinks. Bit of a lack of independence.

From Steve on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 11:28:41 from 24.10.249.165

Great race Rob and thanks so much for the company!

From runningafterbabies on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 11:36:46 from 71.195.219.247

You beat me by a large margin, so your fears can be put to rest :) I was not familiar with the course at all (my first time) so when I turned the corner and saw the finish line and my Garmin said 5.8ish miles I was in shock... Oh well.

From Matt on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 12:46:08 from 64.55.73.253

Rob,

Nice job old man! Long time no talk and yes I am still running. Just so busy and work I never have time to blog. My daughter is considering running cross country for Alta this year so I wanted to reach out to you. She is at BYU cross country camp this week and she ran with the charter schools last year. When can we talk so I can figure out your schedule. Feel free to call me on my mobile 801-694-7897.

From Fritz on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 16:48:57 from 65.116.116.6

PR! Nice. Great race and thanks again for helping out at the end.

I have also noticed a huge spike in nutrition belts and I wonder how much of those fluids and calories they actually consume. I think runners want to be more like triathletes and buy lots of gear.

From allie on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 16:56:15 from 97.126.221.48

great race today, rob.

haven't you heard? running is all about the gear & the gu.

From scottkeate on Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 08:52:54 from 216.49.181.254

Nice race, Rob! I think it's awesome that you knew that we had gone off course, but decided "what the heck" and joined in. Too funny!

From Rob Murphy on Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 08:56:58 from 24.10.249.165

Actually Scott, In the back of my mind I was thinking maybe they moved the finish line into the park or something. So I wasn't 100% sure it was a screw up.

From Jake K on Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 10:19:33 from 155.100.226.54

Nice running Rob - keeping your Des News streak going, and not injuring your foot any worse.

At least people RUN the 10K. The pics I saw from Hardrock made it look like everyone was either 1) Sitting at an aid station, eating chips or 2) Walking w/ trekking poles :-)

From Rob Murphy on Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 11:21:22 from 24.10.249.165

Jake, I'm getting the sense that you're trolling for another good natured exchange with Jon Allen.

From Jake K on Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 11:24:51 from 155.100.226.54

haha that would just be a bonus :-)

I'm not really one to talk - I ran several times carrying a camera this week!

From Jon on Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 19:34:54 from 74.177.97.254

I'm always up for exchanges.

Jake- umm... err... well, I can't think of anything better than either sitting in aid stations eating awesome food (I had cherry cobbler, blueberry cobbler, pumpkin pie, cookies, bacon, pop) or hiking around some absolutely gorgeous mountains. I mean, even your significant other won't ask if you've taken out the trash or mowed the lawn during the middle of a race. Is there a better way to spend up to 48 hours of uninterrupted time in one of the most beautiful places on earth with tons of volunteers willing to do anything or cook anything you ask? I'm just saying.

Oh yeah, and nice job at the 10k, Rob.

From Rob Murphy on Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 19:46:32 from 24.10.249.165

You know Jon, it's hard to argue with a single point you made.

From Jake K on Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 20:02:32 from 67.177.11.154

Hey - I'm not saying there was anything wrong w/ that. I could go for a couple days in the San Juans, covering as much ground as possible... especially if I didn't have to carry any food/water :-)

From Jon on Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 20:38:55 from 74.177.97.254

I mean, think about when you did the R2R2R, Rob? Is there anywhere else you would have rather been then spending all day in the beautiful outdoors? Now, imagine aid stations with nice volunteers along the way. Of course, for Hardrock you have to double the distance and triple the time, but we won't address that...

From Steve on Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 20:41:06 from 66.87.127.57

Trails are for the soul, racing is for the spirit. I'll keep them separate.

For now.

From Andrea on Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 11:38:58 from 72.37.171.52

Nice work Rob! I would say a pretty solid result off of minimal fast running! Nothing quite like a new PR :)

From Rob Murphy on Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 18:03:47 from 24.10.249.165

Thanks Andrea. I'm sorta holding things together.

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