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:	26.00	Month:	81.25	Year:	1690.95

Wed, Jan 13, 2021

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.50

PM: Didn't get out the door until 7 pm with another wrestling match. Just 6.5 at 8 minute pace circling the neighborhood.

A former student and cross country runner of mine took his life this week. His name was Clayton Anderson and he was only 22 years old. I have his younger brother in class right now. Clayton was a wonderful young man, a joy to have in class, and his loss is really weighing on me. This is the third student or former student that has died this way since August. If you google Clayton Ford Anderson you can read about him on the Larkin mortuary website. He was a very interesting young man.

These things are sapping my energy. Those of you that are teachers know that teaching is like performing in a way and you have to bring a considerable amount of energy to it to do it well. Maybe more caffeine?

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

Comments

From Tom K on Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 08:34:43 from 47.206.60.114

Awful news, Rob. I'm sorry you are going through this.

From Bob on Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 12:14:48 from 98.212.23.173

Wish there was a way to stop it. More love and building up, but I'm sure the issue is more complicated. Stress and pressures.

From jtshad on Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 12:36:59 from 75.174.18.229

Tragic, sorry for the loss of another young person who has been in your life.

From Rob Murphy on Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 17:32:09 from 163.248.33.245

I don't want to forget any of them yet I don't want to dwell on it too much either.. It seems like just about everyone of them is a kid I'd be proud to call my own. My tendency, and I'm sure many of us have felt this, is to wonder if one more encouraging word or pat on the back from me would have made a difference. I know it doesn't work that way but still...

From Bret on Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 17:46:05 from 99.1.32.252

So sorry to hear this Rob.

From Vis on Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 18:20:44 from 70.34.7.218

Sorry to hear, Rob. It�s hard not to wonder if we could�ve given another encouraging word and if it would�ve helped. I know I feel like I have more encouragement to give.

More caffeine is one of the better options for the performance-based teaching you do.

From Jon on Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 19:48:12 from 96.33.80.155

That's so sad.

The way we've disrupted the lives of young people is having a terrible toll, including increased suicides. It's everywhere. My sister is in Vegas, and they had more student suicides September to November than all of the previous year. Of course, this is affecting all ages. I've seen data that suicides have risen the most in men age 30-55.

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