Let’s get physical with the 134th interview with a stranger — my meal with personal trainer Raine Storm McKeython.
A (mostly) lifelong resident of Washington, D.C., Raine grew up with a love and natural talent for basketball, with childhood dreams of playing in the NBA. He carried this through to college, even battling through asthma and dozens of injuries. But eventually he started to think of other careers, including moving to New York and pursuing a life in finance. Eventually, he decided to turn his weightlifting, part of his lifestyle, into a profession.
Raine’s brand is Drizzle Fitness (a play on his middle name) and his clients are part of what he calls “The Team.” That describes how he feels about those he trains. He works with people of all ages and body types, cracking jokes and staying optimistic, while also pushing people to achieve the success he knows they can attain.
Click here to learn Raine’s life story, told to me over a Sichuan lunch in the District.