James Bonney

Date of Birth: 2/7/72
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 172 lbs.
Specialty: Ironman & Half Ironman
Athletic Background: NCAA Div 1 Collegiate Swimmer
Strength: Swimming, then Cycling, then Running
Category: Pro
Team: Austin Tricyclist Racing Team
Club: Austin Triathletes
Date of First Race: May 21, 1994
Name of First Race: Capital of Texas Triathlon
Memories of First Race: I lost my breakfast with a mile to go on the run. I did, however, have fun anyway and performed quite well.
Racing Career Highlights:
  • Texas State Championships - (1999 - 1st, 1997 - 2nd,)
  • Buffalo Springs Lake Triathlon (2000 - 3rd, 1999 - 1st, 1998 - 2nd)
  • Ironman New Zealand (2000 - 9th, 1999 - 14th)
  • Ironman Hawaii (1998 - 48th)
  • Wildflower Triathlon (2000 - 6th, 1999 - 12th, 1998 - 7th)
    • Personal Best Olympic Distance: Name of Race: USTS - Dallas
    Date: May 10, 1998
    Time: 01:53:23
    Personal Best Half Ironman: Name of Race: Blackwater Eagleman Triathlon
    Date: June 4, 2000
    Time: 03:59:34
    Personal Best Ironman: Name of Race: Ironman New Zealand
    Date: Mar 4, 2000
    Time: 8:58:32
    Personal Best 5K Run: Name of Race: Frost Yer Fanny Duathlon
    Date: Jan 23, 1999
    Time: 16:00
    Personal Best Half Marathon: Name of Race: 3M Half Marathon
    Date: Feb 6, 2000
    Time: 1:12:31
    Personal Best Marathon: Name of Race: Ironman New Zealand
    Date: Mar 6, 1999
    Time: 3:19:19
    Advice for new triathletes: Read some books about training for this sport or get a coach to help you structure your workouts. This sport is difficult to prepare for and you will need all the good advice you can get.
    Personal Favorite Swimming Location: Barton Springs
    Personal Favorite Cycling Route: Any route to Marble Falls
    Personal Favorite Running Location: Austin HS Track
    Personal Favorite Race: IM New Zealand/Buffalo Springs Lake Tri
    Personal Favorite Workout: Super Brick (Ironman Simulation)
    Personal Favorite Products: Wetsuit: Orca Predator, Bike: Softride, Helmet: Giro, Shoes: Nike Air Pegasus
    Favorite Bike Shop: Austin Tricyclist
    Personal Favorite Quote: It is not whether or not you fall down that matters, but whether or not you get up!
    Personal Favorite Movie: The Princess Bride
    Personal Favorite Food: Pizza
    Most Embarrassing Moment in Triathlon: Couldn't find shoes after bike in one of my first races
    Role Model: Mark Allen and Dave Scott. They are great sportsmen as well as athletes.
    Profession: Triathlete and Web Developer
    Other Info: World Ranking: 49 (Long Distance Triathlon)





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