Rob Murphy

April 18, 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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Wow, what a difference 24 hours makes. Went out to pick up my paper this morning and it's an absolutely perfect day to race a 10k or a marathon. Or at least as perfect as it gets for July in Utah.

Too bad I can't run - too sore. I'm actually a little disapponted by that since I really thought I'd trained hard for the downhills. Plus my left knee is a bit achy so I'm going to rest.

We Murphy's are heading out of town today for a week in Colorado. I'm teaching a new class this year (AP European History) so I'm going to a College Board workshop at Cherry Creek High School near Denver. Since the district is paying for the trip, the whole family is coming. Ann and the kids will do vacationy stuff while I'm in class. We are staying in Boulder on Saturday night and I plan to get up early Sunday morning and do a 15 miler on Magnolia Road which should be familiar to anyone who's read Running With the Buffalos. Andy and I are going to a Rockies game on Sunday afternoon. I'm excited about that and it's Andy's first big leage game and my first since 2003 in Cincinnatti. 

Taking our time getting out of here this morning. The kids are exhausted after a couple days with the Anderson kids! Overnight tonight in Craig Colorado so just an easy drive today. Maybe stop by Dinosaur National Monument which we've never been to.

PM: Swim and hot tub at the hotel plus some hiking at Dinosaur National Monument.

Off to J.W. Snacks Gulf Coast Bar & Grill for dinner. Seriously.

 

 

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Comments
From Tom K on Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 06:55:24 from 174.58.4.250

Have a great trip. That Dinosaur Monument sounds pretty cool. It is @ 200,000 acres!

Good job on the 10k yesterday.

From allie on Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 07:34:11 from 174.23.176.92

it sounds like you have a great trip planned. enjoy colorado.

From Jake K on Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 08:16:08 from 199.190.170.22

Have fun Murphys!

That stretch on 40, once you hit Craig and then keep heading East, is such a great part of CO. Take a swim in the Yampa River!

From Bob on Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 12:02:34 from 70.194.97.248

The Jiroutek clan just got back from CO. We had a blast and most importantly had a safe trip. Safe travels to you all.

From Steve on Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 06:44:30 from 66.87.127.220

Those couple days with you guys could be the best of my summer.

From jtshad on Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 07:44:33 from 69.20.183.178

Have a fun and safe trip!

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