Rob Murphy

April 18, 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:	12.50	Month:	71.00	Year:	480.97

Tue, Apr 05, 2016

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
11.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	11.00

11 miles up Rattlesnake Gulch (no rattlesnakes today) to the Pipeline Trail and back. I took a couple detours up the Grandeur Peak trails just to check them out.

9:35 pace. Stopped a couple times to appreciate the stunning nature of Utah. I also stopped a couple times to do pull ups from tree branches and to hoist big rocks because I read in Outside that Max King does that on his runs.

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 Tue, Apr 05, 2016 at 22:20:14 from 68.80.27.222

He's a good example of a strong runner who's a strong runner. Guess I no longer have excuses that our gym doesn't have a bar. The trees in the park might require some serious climbing before I can get to a branch though.

From Amiee on Wed, Apr 06, 2016 at 10:32:26 from 155.98.164.36

I am really enjoying reading about your forrays into trail running. I'm going to drop you off some maps (not that you need them, but they are just fun to look at!).

From Rob Murphy on Wed, Apr 06, 2016 at 14:28:06 from 24.10.247.181

Maps? I just go wherever the trail goes.

From Amiee on Thu, Apr 07, 2016 at 12:21:12 from 155.98.164.36

Maps! That's what trail runners study when they're not out on the trails!

From Rob Murphy on Thu, Apr 07, 2016 at 13:44:11 from 24.10.247.181

Any trail recs for Capitol Reef? I'll be there Friday-Sunday.

From Amiee on Thu, Apr 07, 2016 at 14:23:59 from 155.98.164.36

Frying Pan - Grand Wash Loop! Or run the Burr Trail road with a shuttle and then get breakfast at Hell's Backbone.

From Rob Murphy on Thu, Apr 07, 2016 at 14:48:33 from 24.10.247.181

You rule. Thanks!

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