Rob Murphy

December 21, 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: 36.00 Month: 91.25 Year: 1700.95
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.500.000.000.007.50

6.5 miles on the treadmill - a mechanical contraption with a belt that moves beneath your feet giving you the illusion of running without actually going anywhere. 6.5 miles is like a marathon for me now.

What a huge pile of snow we have had the last couple days. I pay close attention to the weather and I'm pretty sure we were not expecting this much. Andy built a large snow fort in the yard. Actually two mutually supporting forts with interlocking fields of fire. Our house is well protected.

Pretty excited about having eight 11-year-old girls over for Abby's birthday party today and having them monopolize my basement watching their Katy Perry (or whatever) DVD. Because relaxing and watching college football can never be an option for me on a Saturday.

PM: One mile warm-up and then 45 minutes of hard lifting. My legs and arms are quivering now. 

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Rob Murphy on Sat, Nov 10, 2012 at 18:31:04 from 24.10.249.165

I really admire your dedication Rob.

Just had to comment because I'm feeling really good about my workout day and no one else will.

From Rob on Sat, Nov 10, 2012 at 18:40:57 from 166.137.208.21

Oh, sorry. Nice job Rob, glad you're feeling better.

Rob

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Nov 10, 2012 at 18:45:20 from 24.10.249.165

Thanks Rob. I need the affirmation.

From Steve on Sun, Nov 11, 2012 at 07:04:23 from 66.87.65.152

6 and half miles seems a mental limit for me on the treadmill. Getting in any more than that costs me mental energy. Sure wished we could have made that weekend. Are you taking the fam to Mesa next weekend? I'm thinking about heading down with the kids again.

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