Rob Murphy

Really unfortunate run today. 14.75 in 1:52.

The plan was to run 18-20, but running West on 900 South today towards Liberty Park (about 11 miles into the run) I rolled my right ankle horribly, went crashing to the ground and rolled several times downhill. Those of you that know Salt Lake know that this is a steep downhill from East High down to the 9th and 9th area. Cut up my hands and elbow pretty good. I got up and hobbled to the side of the road where I clutched my ankle and rolled around in agony for a while. This seemed to help some.

So I got up and started walking, then jogging a bit. The power gel I had been holding in my hand exploded on impact and I began licking the excess off my fingers - being careful to avoid the road grime and debris. Tasty. Felt a surge of energy after this.

Finally got down to Liberty Park where my wife and kids were planning on picking me up. Jogged around the park a couple times at about 9 minute pace with the ankle hurting pretty bad. Not sure what I was trying to accomplish. Although it did seem to hurt less when running than it did when walking. Finally decided to abort the mission at 14.75.

I got home, threw a bag of ice in the tub and sat for a while. But now the ankle is swelling up more with each passing hour and I'm reduced to a hobble around the house.

So that was my run today.

Taking the day off. I'm optimistic about the ankle. I think I avoided doing major damage and it seems to be improving a lot today.

Back to work tomorrow. I'll be doing this thing where I have to wake up early in the morning and then go to this place and stay there a few hours so that I can get some money to buy things.

We are having this meeting/pep ralley for all the secondary teachers in out district so that our superintendant can indoctrinate us with our new mantra/credo. Something like "every child will be college ready upon graduation".

I was able to run on the treadmill today. Did five miles starting out at 7 mph and working up to about 9.3 mph.

Also did an abbreviated strength/core workout after.

Very pressed for time today after work and before Abby's swimming.

6.75 miles on the treadmill. 1.5% grade.

.5 mile warm-up

5 miles in 33:19

1.25 mile cool-down

The ankle felt ok. It's still sore to the touch and has about half the range of motion as the left ankle, but it doesn't hurt on impact. Hopefully I can get in 4 or 5 more this evening.

Today I ran the "gully long run" twice. 12.6 miles, very hilly, about 80% trail/20% road.

Ran 1:39:12 (7:53)