Rob Murphy

March 28, 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: 11.50 Month: 121.75 Year: 375.97
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Very nice day today. It rained a lot in the early hours which is always appreciated. Had several positive interactions with students which always leaves me feeling good.

I have a couple book recommendations...

Running and Being by Dr. George Sheehan. This is a classic of the first running boom in the 1970s and is back in print for the first time in several years. I saw several copies at my local B&N yesterday on the shelf amongst the many crappy running books out these days. Dr. Sheehan was a first rate thinker who I think was able to capture what this sport means to those of us who pursue it in a certain way. If you are the type of person who can occasionally be accused of putting running ahead of God, country, career, and family, this book is for you. My only criticism of Sheehan is that he frequently over quotes the ideas of other thinkers and philosophers when I think his own ideas are superior. If I want to know what William James or Ralph Waldo Emerson think, I'll read their books.

Hanson's Marathon Method by, obviously, the Hanson's. I found this to be a welcome departure from many other marathon training books mostly because it's grounded in common sense and ideas that have been proven to help lots of top marathoners exceed what was thought to be their potential. It's grounded in science without being too technical They also have a straight forward and opinionated style that I appreciate.

Plan on an easy run plus a few striders with my buddy Steve Anderson today. 

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Comments
From Jake K on Fri, Apr 05, 2013 at 16:42:14 from 155.100.226.191

Hey where and when are you guys running? I'm gonna head out of work in a while and run down to the park and do a handful of loops on the grass.

From Rob Murphy on Fri, Apr 05, 2013 at 16:48:12 from 24.10.249.165

Sounds good Jake. I'm just doing a pre-race shakeout. Be fun to meet you out there. Give me a call.

From Bret on Fri, Apr 05, 2013 at 16:48:15 from 96.228.167.228

I read the Hanson book and liked it very much as well. Nice to hear the Sheehan book is back in print.

From Jake K on Fri, Apr 05, 2013 at 16:49:58 from 155.100.226.191

OK I dont have my cell w/ me but I'll have Andrea give you a call. She's going to meet me at HHS on her bike and we'll do a couple laps and then some strides at the track.

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