Rob Murphy

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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

Sat, Jul 17, 2010

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

Six miles in 42:50 around the wood chip trail at Liberty Park. Wanted to avoid hills. Pain in the achilles kicked in at around a half mile and sort of got worse and worse until about 3 miles. Then the pain either lessened or I got used to it I'm not sure which. Anyway, the last two miles were actually fairly enjoyable running at about 6:30 pace.

Didn't feel any loss of aerobic fitness after my month of almost no running so the cross training has paid off I think. Definitely a decline in neuromuscular fitness though as I don't feel nearly as smooth as I did before the injury. "Smooth" is a vague concept I realize, maybe running economy would be better?

Finished up with 2 miles on the elliptical in 15 minutes.

I think I might give the 10k at Deseret News a try next Saturday.

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

Comments

From allie on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 15:17:11 from 174.23.226.74

glad to hear things are looking up. good luck if you end up doing des news.

From Mark on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 16:17:24 from 173.168.88.68

That's great your legs are getting back to normal. Sounds like the cross training paid off.

Can't believe Deseret races are in just one week!

From steve ash on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 18:42:50 from 98.202.75.78

Glad to hear that but be careful man.. How does it feel after that run now?

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 20:48:32 from 76.27.120.29

Thanks Allie, Mark, and Steve. You guys are great. Mark, I'll still drive you over the marathon course Thursday or Friday if you want.

From Scott Ensign on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 22:15:02 from 71.35.224.45

glad the achilles is feeling better. hope to see you Saturday!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 10:50:47 from 174.52.45.85

Crazy or hardcore??? Hmmmm??? Likely both. So how is the achilles feeling?

(Any chance you have put a heel lift in your shoe to reduce some of the impact until it heals?)

From Rob Murphy on Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 10:59:10 from 76.27.120.29

Teena Narie - yes, I have thrown a couple Dr. Schoals heel inserts into my shoes and they seem to help some. I need to experiment with something a little better.

I just really want to do Deseret News this Sat. I've never missed it since moving to Utah and I really love the race. After the race, I'll be content to rest and heal.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 11:06:25 from 174.52.45.85

Then you know all about those first two steep downhill miles!! :) :) :)

(Albeit, uphill would likely be worse.)

Most podiatrist sell decent inserts for about $7. I think our clinic sells them for $12. My podiatrist cuts out his own and gives them to his patients for free. Nice! I have never seen the Scholl's inserts.

I rely far too much on quick fixes to get me through training seasons, races, etc. I'm trying to get away from that, but I will throw it out there anyway: Have you tried any kinesio taping?

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