Rob Murphy

March 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: 6.50 Month: 86.25 Year: 340.47
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.250.000.000.008.25

Typical Thursday Alta run except I held way back what with a race on Saturday. Ran the last three miles down the mountain with Abby at about 8:50 pace so hopefully my legs will appreciate that on Saturday.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From MarkS on Thu, Jul 30, 2015 at 12:51:18 from 174.52.115.134

What race are you running on Saturday?

Great team photo by the way.

From Rob Murphy on Thu, Jul 30, 2015 at 13:13:01 from 24.10.247.181

I'm doing the Jupiter Peak Steeplechase up in Park City.

From MarkS on Thu, Jul 30, 2015 at 13:27:17 from 174.52.115.134

Just looked up the Jupiter Steeplechase on the Internet. Sounds like a really tough race.

I showed it to my wife. She still does not understand how people are willing to pay money to torture themselves.

Anyway, good luck with the race. Have fun and be careful.

From Rob Murphy on Thu, Jul 30, 2015 at 13:40:02 from 24.10.247.181

I actually ran it last year. Have your wife read my race report from that one and her lack of understanding will increase.

From Jon on Thu, Jul 30, 2015 at 13:50:37 from 66.87.132.246

Mark, races like Jupiter are the gateway drug of sorts to doing ultras. Rob is on his way.

From allie on Thu, Jul 30, 2015 at 13:52:35 from 24.99.46.55

i like the new picture, although i'll miss that head-in-your-hands pic -- it was one of the more motivating photos on this blog.

good luck at the steeplechase.

From Jon on Thu, Jul 30, 2015 at 13:54:42 from 66.87.132.246

Allie, I loved that pic, too. I think I took it. Rob had no quit in him that day, no matter how bad he felt.

From Rob Murphy on Thu, Jul 30, 2015 at 14:32:35 from 24.10.247.181

You did take it Jon. It'll be back in a few days.

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