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

Thu, Feb 19, 2015

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
10.25	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.25

Great start to my day! As I was walking through the parking lot into my classrom, I was bombed with about a pound of pidgeon poop. "Showered" in the bathroom sink and changed into a race t-shirt from my running bag.

AM: 2 mile walk/jog around Sandy. Seriously, I ran about half of it so I'm giving myself a mile.

PM: Nice afternoon. Ran a mile on the treadmill at the Sandy gym waiting for my runners to get to the gully. Then I ran 8.25 in the gully - first half with the boys then I doubled back to run with the girls. They managed sub 8 minute pace coming down. I was happy with their effort.

Then I went to the new Fort Union Trader Joe's to pick up some milk, cereal, flowers, and chocolate. And let me just say that Utah Trader Joe's should be called "Sort-of Trader Joe's" because of the absence of Two Buck Chuck. It just isn't the same.

Then I picked up Abby at swim practice, went home and has a dinner of Sloppy Joe's and broccoli.

McFarland USA opens tomorrow. Anyone want to go see it with me? I've got to see a movie on cross country running just out of principle.

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

Comments

From Jake K on Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 10:19:38 from 159.212.71.77

I told you, Ullr would be angry that you compared NC skiing to Little Cottonwood Canyon. He controls snow more than bird crap, but I'm sure he is friends w/ whatever god specializes in that area.

From Rob Murphy on Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 10:34:48 from 163.248.33.220

You're probably right. I think the pidgeon was coming from the direction of the Canyon.

From Steve on Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 19:01:29 from 209.235.31.148

Wish I was in the valley. I'd love to go see it with you.

From Jon on Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 20:01:04 from 107.203.52.135

Let us know how the movie is. I might have to go see it. Heck, if you fly to SC, I'll go see it with you here. I'll even buy your movie fare.

From Jason D on Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 20:47:42 from 68.80.27.222

I don't go to the movies because it's the one thing I'm cheap about but I want a review.

From Blake Bennion on Fri, Feb 20, 2015 at 00:16:46 from 172.56.33.68

I guess this how George Washington felt when he started the 7 years war and built a fort in a ditch haha

From steve ash on Fri, Feb 20, 2015 at 18:41:50 from 65.130.187.195

I used to work at that location of Trader Joe's when it was formerly Albertson's. Back when I was younger:) Good times and a decent paying job even if it was a graveyard shift..

From steve ash on Fri, Feb 20, 2015 at 18:45:59 from 65.130.187.195

I'll go with you to go see McFarland. If it's good I'll take my boys later on to see it. I've got the youngest interested in running, it's the older one I need to inspire somehow.

From Rob Murphy on Fri, Feb 20, 2015 at 19:51:23 from 24.10.247.181

Sounds good Steve. I'd love to have some of those Ashbaker genes on my Alta XC team!

From steve ash on Fri, Feb 20, 2015 at 20:31:53 from 65.130.187.195

The genetics are definitely there. On his Mom's side of the family their Uncle in college ran a crazy 400 meter time of something like 47-49 seconds.. He was a decathlete at BYU.

I couldn't even run that in my best dream.

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