Rob Murphy

May 2019

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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: 6.50 Month: 25.50 Year: 1635.20
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PM: 12 miles on the stationary bike, weights and jump ropes, 2 mile walk.

I'm about halfway through David Blight's excellent biography of Fredrick Douglass which recently won the Pulitzer. Very eye-opening. For out audiobook on our daily commute, Abby and I are listening to Pat Conroy's The Prince of Tides so she can feel some connection to her South Carolina roots.

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PM: 4.25 miles on the treadmill. Managed the last mile in 7:30 without much pain.

125 push-ups/sit-ups. 2 mile walk

Got home from work at 4:30 and then had about 15 minutes before I had to to take Andy to his baseball game way out in west BFE, practically Nevada. Just got home at 9. These are long, tiring days that every parent gets to enjoy. I'm sure I'll miss them when they're over.

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Walked 8 miles

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AM: More walking. 5 miles this morning averaging 17:50/mile.

PM: Walked 5.25 miles

So, 10.25 miles of walking today. Took about 3 hours.

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No running. Nice walk with Ann during Andy's baseball game.

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4 mile walk. I think I'm going to just stick to walking until my surgery.

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5 mile walk.

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Walked 2.25 miles finishing at Andy's school for his band concert.

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PM: 10 mile walk/jog.

I finished reading the Mueller Report today. From it I concluded that President Trump likely would not have been elected without Russian interference in the 2016 election. Also, he's corrupt. Happy to join the 3% of Americans who have actually read it.

It's a very fine narrative as well.

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AM: 4 mile walk on the Jeremy Ranch Road.

PM: Rode my bicycle 12 miles then mowed the lawn.

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Walked to the gym and did 10 on the elliptical.  

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PM: Walked 5.25 miles.

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Longest posting drought since I began this log in 2010. Just don't have much to write about. As usual, I did a 5 mile walk this morning. Waved at some runners I know out on their Sunday long runs and thought about the good old days.

My surgery is coming up on Thursday. If it works, I'll be back training and posting. If not, I'll move on to something else.

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Thought I was going to dinner with Ann and Andy last night but ended up at a surprise gathering of Alta cross country and track runners and their parents going back to 2002. Saw many people for the first time in years. 

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Arrived at the U Orthopedic Center at 6:40 AM for my surgery. Was rolled into the OR shortly before 8 where I was knocked out. Woke up shortly before 9 and was told that everything went great. Talked with the surgeon, Dr. Aoki and he seemed very happy with the procedure.

Ann and I went to Ruth's after for breakfast - banana walnut french toast. Came home and slept a good portion of the day and iced the knee periodically. Walking around the house, most of the knee pain I've felt the last several months seems to be gone. Hopefully, it'll be the same story once the pain killers wear off.

Still no running for at least a week. Here's to being back on the blog posting real workouts soon! Thanks so much to everyone who has encouraged me,

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Walked 2 miles.

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Walked a total of 6 miles broken up over 3 walks. Knee feels good.

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AM: Walked 4.25 miles

PM: Walked 1 mile

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AM: Walked 5.25 miles.

PM: Walked 3 miles around Liberty Park during Andy's baseball practice.

Some things that troubled me today: The death of Bill Buckner, more senseless death on Mt. Everest, People confusing Veterans Day and Memorial Day, People who equate support of Trump with love of Jesus.

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4 mile walk around Lake Calhoun after a 5 am flight to MSP and a gut-busting breakfast at the Uptown Diner.

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