Rob Murphy

Salt Lake Track Club Winter 10k

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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

Sat, Feb 08, 2020

Race: Salt Lake Track Club Winter 10k (6.21 Miles) 00:41:25

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
4.00	0.00	6.21	0.00	10.21

Ugh! Definitely my least enjoyable race since my 2 disasterous marathons in 2012. I love racing and after 40 plus years of it, I'm pretty good at assessing my capabilities beforehand. Usually I finish within a few seconds of whatever I think I can run. Usually I enjoy the competition. But not today.

Mile 1 - 6:06

Mile 2 - 6:22

Mile 3 - 6:27

Mile 4 - 6:37 (from this point on, I had no positive thoughts. Only negative self-talk)

Mile 5 - 6:49

Mile 6 - 7:28 ( walked twice. Gave up)

.2 - 1:37

Might not be ready to race a quality 10k yet. They're hard to fake. Probably should have gone out in 6:20.

Of well, they can't all be winners. I shall live to fight another day.

PM: 2 mile jog/1 mile walk.

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

Comments

From Jon on Sat, Feb 08, 2020 at 13:49:01 from 96.33.83.28

Bummer. Indeed- live and learn. Fight another day.

From Eva Splaine on Sat, Feb 08, 2020 at 15:28:22 from 108.61.201.170

How did you do in your age group this time?

I am sure with a time like that you must have placed high up.

Anyway, stay positive! :)

From Bret on Sat, Feb 08, 2020 at 16:03:59 from 99.1.220.106

Reasonably solid effort for most of the race Rob - but you�ve been at this a long time and they don�t always go as well as we�d like them to. Nice job and good perspective- you�ll get it on your next one.

From Vis on Sat, Feb 08, 2020 at 17:08:35 from 70.34.5.173

Sometimes getting to the starting line is a win.

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Feb 08, 2020 at 17:40:45 from 67.177.30.39

I really appreciate all the encouragement y'all.

From Eugene on Sun, Feb 09, 2020 at 07:27:05 from 66.21.47.189

absolutely right in that you can�t fake the 10k. nice job regardless, hopefully this was just fuel for the fire for you.

From Mike on Mon, Feb 10, 2020 at 07:18:04 from 168.213.5.162

Nice mindset at the end of "just move on to fight another day." I think that's what has made you such a lifelong racer. Not surprised you were a coach for so long.

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