Rob Murphy

December 10, 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: 6.50 Month: 25.50 Year: 1635.20
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.008.00

PM: 8 treadmill miles. One of my good days.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Jon on Wed, Oct 02, 2019 at 06:33:08 from 165.156.40.42

What would you say to someone considering coaching middle school cross country team? Would you try to talk them out of it, or encourage them? Any words of wisdom/wit?

From Holt on Wed, Oct 02, 2019 at 08:03:49 from 204.113.55.120

Jon,

unsolicited advice...

MS XC is awesome. Great opportunity to introduce kids to the sport and help them grow a love for it. Keep it fun and simple. Don't even stress at all on running fast (those that want to will rise to the top), just help them really have fun with it.

-dave

From Burt on Wed, Oct 02, 2019 at 19:31:12 from 68.98.75.52

Ha! I was like, why did Rob sign his name as Dave? I'm slow.

From Rob Murphy on Wed, Oct 02, 2019 at 19:42:59 from 67.177.30.39

As a (sadly) unemployed cross country coach, I would gladly take any job that was offered.

From Holt on Fri, Oct 04, 2019 at 11:30:58 from 204.113.55.120

Move to St. George... I've got a job for you Rob!

Happy BDay this week, by the way.

From Rob Murphy on Fri, Oct 04, 2019 at 14:12:37 from 163.248.33.245

Thanks Dave! I would probably take you up on it if I were the only consideration.

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