XC Watchlist: Aiden Willey (Bonny Eagle HS)

XC Watchlist: Aiden Willey

School: Bonny Eagle

Year of Graduation: 2020

2016 State Meet Finish: 23rd in Class A 16:58.70

Tell us how your summer training is going?

My summer training has been great! I've mainly been running 40-50 miles a week. Every now and then it would be 35 miles for an easy week.

What are your goals for the upcoming season?

My goals for XC would be to run 16:15 for the 5k and place top 7 at states, but I would still be happy with anywhere near there.

How long have you been running and how did you get started?

I've been running since about kindergarten through a school running program. I got hooked on running through this program with the help of my parents support.

What's a typical training week like?

Sunday's are off days. Monday's are easy run days. Tuesday's and Wednesday's are either workouts or mediocre run days. Thursday's are preparation days/ easy run days for normal season races. Friday's are race days for normal season races or preparation days for bigger meets. Saturday's are race days for bigger meets or long run days.

What is your favorite workout? 

Without a doubt, my favorite workout is 1000 repeats. At the beginning of outdoor season, the team did 1000 meter repeats with Coach Burleson and I absolutely fell in love with it.

What is your favorite course to run in Maine?

Cheverus course is definitely the best.

What is the toughest course to run in Maine?

The Sanford course is incredibly difficult due to a hill that is called " The Wall". 

Out of all your running accomplishments so far, which stands out the most?

Going sub 17 twice last year.

What do you love most about running?

I love how I feel alive.

When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?

I Snapchat, lip sync, and my favorite is to make cringey videos and put it on my finsta, Aidswill. 

Do you have any pre-race rituals or routines?

I don't have any routines, I just try to be mentally prepared for the race ahead.

Favorite quote?

What was the last movie you saw and what did you think of it?

Big Daddy and I thought it was great because honestly who doesn't like Adam Sandler.

What shoes do you race/train in?

What professional athlete would you most like to meet?

Nick Symmonds because he's a beast....Brooks beast.

What is something that most people don't know about you?

I love singing!!!

Lastly, if you were stranded on an island with three things what would they be?

My phone (got to keep my streaks on snap) , bacon mac and cheese, and split shorts.