By Riley Wang, rw163@uakron.edu
By Riley Wang, rw163@uakron.edu
Griffin Davis is a freshman at AECHS. During middle school, Griffin ran for Coventry, but since Coventry is not associated with Akron Public Schools, he couldn't run races for them in high school. Griffin still practices with the Coventry Cross Country team after school. The following is a series of questions asked during an interview about his goals and daily life as a runner,
Why are you passionate about running?
I enjoy running because it is fun and gets rid of stress and distractions.
How do you manage sports with school and other activities?
I manage sports with school and other activities by utilizing my study halls and lunch times. I try my best to get homework done in school, so I don’t have to worry about it during practice and races.
What do you want to accomplish this season?
My goal for this year is to get my 5k time below 20 minutes. My best time right now is 23 minutes and 32 seconds.
Which strengths do you have that make you a great runner?
I have good form and good breathing techniques. (Griffin is too humble to say this, but while running him during running club on Thursdays, I observe he has great stamina and pace himself well.)
What is one weakness that you have and how are you going to improve it?
One weakness that I have is cadence, the amount of steps you take when running. I tend to overstride when I run which can lead to injuries and fatigue. I want to increase my cadence to have better form and run more efficiently.
Do you have any role models in running?
One role model I have is Tyson Denison. Tyson is a cross country and track and field athlete at Coventry High School. He broke countless school records and now runs for Malone University, a D2 School.
What advice do you have for people who want to start running?
I recommend starting slow and gradually increasing your speed and mileage. Understanding how to pace yourself is really important in running.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of running?
During free time I like to play video games by myself and with friends. Minecraft and Valorant are two of my favorites.
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