Coweta’s Aiden Rainbolt
VYPE: Aiden, you’re a senior now, but when did you start competing in track?
Aiden Rainbolt: I started track my sophomore year.
VYPE: What events are you competing in for Coweta High School?
AR: I compete in the 800, the 4×800 relay, the 4×400 relay and sometimes the mile.
VYPE: What is your strength on the track?
AR: Because I am more of a distance runner who can move down to the 400, my strength is I have more speed than most of the other 800 runners.
VYPE: How do you mentally prepare yourself for competition?
AR: Before my races when I am warming up, I like to visualize myself in the race doing well and it seems to help the pre-race nerves.
VYPE: What does the support of your friends and family mean to you?
AR: I love when my family or friends come to my meets because when I hear them cheering me on it really does help.
VYPE: What do you love most about your teammates?
AR: My teammates are similar in speed to me, so I have several good training partners and they are all really funny, so it makes practice and meets super fun.
VYPE: Who inspires you?
AR: People who really inspire me are my parents, they are great influences many ways and I look up to them both a ton.
VYPE: What challenges do you face as a high school athlete?
AR: Being a student-athlete can be challenging with keeping grades good, working hard in my sport, and having work but it’s worth it.
VYPE: What are your plans for life after high school?
AR: My plan after high school is to get my EMT basic close to home and get on at a fire department because that is something I’m excited to do.
