X Shadyside Boy’s Q&A of the week-Jacob Bonnar Hampton

Jacob Bonnar
Hampton
Senior
Favorite XC Course: Cal U

What do you enjoy most about cross-country?
I love the team aspect of it. My closest friends all run with me and it feels so good winning together

What is the most challenging aspect of cross-country for you?
Staying committed during a workout and finishing strong. It’s easy when no one’s watching to give up.

Do you have a favorite cross-country memory or race?
Winning a WPIAL team championship in both my sophomore and junior year because we were underdogs both years and felt so good to win and prove people wrong

What are your goals for this cross-country season?
My goals for this cross country season is to run under a 15:45 5k, place at states, and win a team state championship

What is your favorite cross-country workout or training session?
I love our 400 and hills workout. We run a fast 400 and then go right into a hill sprint

How has cross-country running impacted your life outside the sport?
I’ve realized how much work it takes to be able to run at a high level. So I put that much work into school and other parts of my life as well.

What is your favorite running quote?
“No matter how hard you train, Somebody will train harder. No matter how hard you run, Somebody will run harder. No matter how hard you want it, Somebody will want it more, I am Somebody.” -Steve Prefontaine

Senior Jacob Bonnar from Hampton is establishing himself as one of the top ten runners in the AA field in the WPIAL this season. In his last two invitationals, he has shaved off 1 minute from his 2022 race times. Look for him to run a sub-16 by the WPIAL finals. Jacob will be a key contributor to help the Hampton boys three-peat this season and contend for a PIAA team championship.

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