Jon Bennett
Jon has been competing in triathlons since 2001. The first triathlon that Jon ever signed up for was Ironman Wisconsin. Since that time, Jon has completed a multitude of different triathlons (including his 11th Ironman in September 2009), five marathons and two ultra marathons. Jon is a two time finisher of the Boston Marathon with a PR of 2:59 and also completed several XTerra triathlons and mountain bike races over the past seven years. Jon’s 2010 goal is to compete in the Lumberjack 100 mountain bike race and would love to qualify for the World IM Championships in Hawaii at Ironman Canada in August. He trains consistently throughout the year and places in the top of his age group. Jon is a founding member of Team Mongo which started in the winter of 2005. His interest began when he was cheering friends at Ironman California in 2001. Jon lives with his wife ,Kelly, who is also an Ironman finisher and Team Mongo member. Jon and Kelly have two dogs….Wasabi and Hunter, who are good runners, but slow on the swim. They (Wasabi and Hunter) are working on their swim technique !!!!
Career Race Highlights: Seven marathons (2:59 PR),11 Ironman finishes (10:22 PR) and numerous mountain bike races and local triathlons
2010 Schedule: Lumberjack 100 Mountain Bike Race in June, Xterra Triathlon in May and June, Ironman Canada in August, and Huff 50k Trail Race in December.
Career Race Highlights: Seven marathons (2:59 PR),11 Ironman finishes (10:22 PR) and numerous mountain bike races and local triathlons
2010 Schedule: Lumberjack 100 Mountain Bike Race in June, Xterra Triathlon in May and June, Ironman Canada in August, and Huff 50k Trail Race in December.
