Long Run - Race Training Report

The following transcript is from a new feature called the Race Training Report:

Reporter: I am getting ready to interview the anchor of Team Davis...So, Steven tell how you feel about your training run today?

Steven: We here at Team Davis ran a good practice.

Reporter: You appeared to have a strong start, but there were some problems around miles 3 or 4?

Steven: True, it was a strong start and the equipment was working well at the start until the heat began to wear on everything. I would say that things were going well at mile 3, we had a small need to relieve a build-up of fluid and take on some hydration. It was as mile 4 approached that things became difficult.

Reporter: I noticed that you slowed your pace and began to take on a lot of fluid, was that part of your strategy? Or were you having performance difficulty?

Steven: It was really a combination of the two, the high heat began to slow everything and fluids were needed to prevent equipment failure. It was part of the strategy to stay hidrated, but in this heat it was hard. We suffured with a very slow pace, but was able to pick up at mile 4 when the wind was at my back and their was much needed shade.

Reporter: After you finished, how did you feel about your time? Plans for managing the heat?

Steven: Well, there will difenetly be some retooling at Team Davis headquaters. Our time was ok, but better prep will lend itself to better times. As far as the heat is concerned, Team Davis will begin to look at earlier runs in the morning or later runs in the evening. We may also evaluate our training routes to ensure more coverage with shade to keep the heat down.

Reporter: OK, Thanks...Well you heard it here first folks, it looks like Team Davis has room to improve and will be looking to make changes by next Sunday's long run. We are looking forward to interviewing the members of Team Davis in the future. Back to you in the studio.