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, Oct 22, 2014

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
8.25	0.00	0.00	0.00	8.25

I took the whole day off for the state meet today. Usually I'm so hyped up and jittery that I end up showing a film in class anyway so I thought I'd let the sub handle the difficult task of pressing "play" on the DVD player. Should be a barn-burner, three of the top six teams in the U.S. on Dyestat from Utah. Six I think in the top thirty.

Walked Andy to school. Drove Abby to school. Went for a nice run around the neighborhood. 8.25 miles in 1:04. I love running.

Bittersweet state meet today since it will be my last one. We Murphys are moving at the end of this school year to a whole other state (Forrest Gump reference). There are so many people I will miss and I'll miss the awesomeness of this great state. I'm almost certain Ann and I will move back for at least part of the year when we retire. Old people can ski practically free. Lots of work to do now getting the house ready to sell, packing, getting new jobs, etc. Exciting though.

The team this year has been one of the most rewarding to coach. I'll write more about them this evening after the meet no matter how they do. Heading over now to watch the races.

Our run of perfect state meet weather continues...

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

Comments

From Jason D on Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 11:32:50 from 139.84.48.251

Lots of changes from the sounds of things. Best of luck with everything.

From Amiee on Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 12:10:28 from 155.98.164.36

Sad to hear, but so exciting for y'all. P.S. I am in the market for a house!

From Rob Murphy on Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 12:19:06 from 24.10.247.181

$300,000 "as is".

It has 5 bedrooms. Might be a little big for you.

From Amiee on Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 12:21:48 from 155.98.164.36

Perfect if "as is" includes Summit and the kids :)

From Rob Murphy on Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 12:23:38 from 24.10.247.181

Don't tempt us!

From Jake K on Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 12:28:19 from 159.212.71.77

Do you know where you are going?

I saw you leave a comment on Mr. Bret's blog about moving a while back, but I didn't know how serious that was.

From Jake K on Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 12:30:40 from 159.212.71.77

Oh any by the time you come back, Vail Resorts will own half the state and you can buy an EPIC SENIOR pass that will get you unlimited skiing and $17 hot chocolates.

From Rob Murphy on Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 12:34:34 from 24.10.247.181

Likely back to SC Jake but I'm putting out lots of feelers and if something better comes up, I'll consider it.

From Tom K on Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 14:07:34 from 68.56.238.126

Good luck at the state meet!

From allie on Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 14:08:25 from 24.30.41.119

oh, packing up the house -- that's super easy.

best wishes to your team today, and good luck with all the moving busy-ness. see you at waffle house next year.

From Vis on Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 23:12:40 from 199.201.102.64

Hope all goes well, Rob. Coaching is very rewarding, especially when you the cosmos hands you one of those groups of kids.

PS Thanks for correcting me on the Davis comment during the meet. That's what I get for butting in on a conversation.

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