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
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Eleven miles in 1:25 around Sugarhouse.Right knee ached, heel hurt lots despite taking Ibuprofin.

There's a discussion going on on the letsrun message board called "what would Galen Rupp have to do at the Olympics to become a household name in the U.S.

I would say win gold in the women's gymnastics all-around. 

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Jake K on Fri, Aug 03, 2012 at 12:20:32 from 155.100.226.54

Agree, he needs to find a new sport to become a household name.

Or win the 5K/10K double, and then pull a Bradley Wiggins and go out guns blazing...

http://goo.gl/dIbvO

And then also win a swimming event. At the very least, that could maybe get him a Subway commercial.

From Jon on Fri, Aug 03, 2012 at 12:35:12 from 74.177.97.254

Say, are you still planning on San Fran? I'm looking to buy tickets in the next week or so.

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