Aiden Willey of Bonny Eagle placed 2nd overall at the Festival of Champions in the freshman race, he was the top Maine finisher. His time of 17:08.61 is the second fastest time for the Class of 2020 this fall.
How long have you been running and how did you get started?
Do you remember your first real race?
Unfortunately, I don't remember my first race, but I do know it was a mile. I was seventh with a time of 8:50.
How did summer training go?
My summer training was great. I ran on my own during the beginning of the summer about 4-6 miles everyday to increase my distance for high school and for the 10k's I had coming up. I also ran at Green Mountain running camp during the end of my summer to learn new techniques to use in my high school career.
You gave started off HS career with some top finishes, did you expect to have that kind of success already?
What has been the biggest adjustment going from middle school to high school running?
What is your favorite workout?
What are your goals for the rest of the cross country season?
What do you love most about running?
Do you have a favorite quote?
What is your favorite food?
Do you have any pre-race rituals or routines?
I don't really have a pre-race ritual.The only thing I like to do is eat many carbs and get a lot of rest for the meet coming up.
What brand of shoes do you train/race in?
What was the last movie you saw and what did you think of it?
What is something most people don't know about you?
Something most people don't know about me is that I'm a yoga enthusiast.
What was your favorite Olympic moment in Rio?
Lastly, if you were stranded on an island with three things what would they be?
