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Team Mongo http://teammongo.com Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:19:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 TWO AMIGOS (MONGO’s) IN THE DESERT! http://teammongo.com/2010/01/07/two-amigos-mongos-in-the-dessert/ http://teammongo.com/2010/01/07/two-amigos-mongos-in-the-dessert/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:10:28 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?p=915 Two of Team Mongo’s biggest over-trainers, Mark Savedes & Roman Krzyzanowski , ventured off together to Ironman Arizona to get one last Ironman in for the season! Some would say why? They say, why not?

Prerace ritual for Roman seems to be “excessive” running and walking! Mark said Roman would not stop. In fact, there are rumors that Roman ran everyday he was there? Mark would have no part of this! He did not want this to interrupt his “excessive” massage schedule. So Mark and Roman’s time together was limited to meals and snuggle time…(please don’t ask any questions, the author was just given this info)

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After a brisk swim (water temperature 64 degrees) our two Ironman made their way through transition to the bikes. Roman seems to have taken his time through T1? 9 minutes and 40 seconds. That is dangerously close to BD’s record 10 minute T2 in Ironman Wisconsin. Roman is also quoted as feeling like a Popsicle for the next 1.5 hours as they road through the cool Arizona morning air. Both Mark and Roman had wonderful bike splits as the weather shaped up to a nice, sunny, 74-degree day. Team Mongo is especially proud of Mark for managing to get a penalty on the bike as he made his way towards transition at the end of the 112-mile ride. Nothing like four minutes in the “sin bin” during your first big race wearing Mongo Gear!

The Tempe run course is like a cement forest! Our athletes battled themselves, moderate winds, and an unforgiving sun in pursuit of their Ironman Dreams. Mark commented on how cool the aid stations where, each having a different theme. Something that definitely helped him battle through the duration of the race.

In the end, both Mark and Roman finished with sub 11-hour Ironman races. Mark 204th overall and Roman 317th. Congrats to both of you! Go Mongo!

204 10:15:22 SAVEDES MARK M40-44 (49/456) 1:05:28/3:58/5:14:49/2:37/3:48:33

317 10:39:36 KRZYZANOWSKI ROMAN M35-39 (73/386) 1:08:36/9:40/5:24:17/3:47/3:53:17

]]> http://teammongo.com/2010/01/07/two-amigos-mongos-in-the-dessert/feed/ 0 Quad of Mongo’s Race Strong! http://teammongo.com/2009/11/22/quad-of-mongo%e2%80%99s-race-strong/ http://teammongo.com/2009/11/22/quad-of-mongo%e2%80%99s-race-strong/#comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:38:06 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?p=19 Team Mongo was well represented this past weekend at the 20th Iceman Cometh. Jon Bennett, Andy Correll, and the Larson Brothers, Bob and Gary, competed and finished strong. On a day that will better be known for its incredible November weather, 50 degrees and sunny, the Iceman provided for a great event for more than 3900 riders from all over the world. To quote Ray Dybowski of the Wolverine Sports Club, “If you missed the 2009 ICEMAN, WOW, you missed a great one!” Ray, a Team Mongo Bike Coach, enjoyed both the race and the weather as he worked his way to a second place finish in the Elite Clydesdale Group. Way to go Ray.

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A special thanks to Tom Demerly who has been great to promote Team Mongo when he is announcing; “It was so cool to be at the start, with all those Elite Bikers and have the Announcer specifically recognize Team Mongo!” said Jon Bennett. “Tom mentioned the great stuff that we do in the community, which was awesome!” Andy Correll echoed Jon’s Comments, “While we were waiting for our wave to start, the announcer spotted Jon’s Mongo kit and took a minute to praise the team and all that they’ve done for the community. It was really unexpected as there were literally hundreds of guys all lined up for our start.”

The Race was face paced, fun, and sandy too. Although there were numerous crashes, we are glad to report that all Team Mongo riders finished safely. Here are the results:

Jon Bennett 1:51:47, 16th in Age Group
Andy Correll 2:03:22, 77th in Age Group
Bob Larson 2:11:29, 23rd in Age Group
Gary Larson 2:30:59, 52nd in Age Group

Gentlemen, WELL DONE! We are all proud of you and your efforts. Rumors have it that Team Mongo will be out in force in 2010. Can’t wait until next year!

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]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/21/jeff-tenniswood/feed/ 0 James Stromberg http://teammongo.com/2009/10/20/james-stromberg/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/20/james-stromberg/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:27:17 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=115 Started endurance sports/events in 2005. I have a team sports background(football.) I competed in my first Tri in Aug of 2007(Craig Greenfield Memorial Tri.) Ironman races are what I enjoy most about Triathlon. I hope to open up new horizons/ventures with Ironman and Triathlon racing.

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]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/20/james-stromberg/feed/ 0 John Sotir http://teammongo.com/2009/10/19/john-sotir/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/19/john-sotir/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:00:03 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=47 I was a two time world frisbee champion before I began competing in endurance sports – this will be my 24th year competing in running, triathlon, Road and MT biking sports. I am a huge bicycle racing fan and over the last 15 years I have traveled to Europe and spectacled at all the spring classic races, 5 tour de France races, two world championships and the Giro. The people and culture of endurance sports is the magnet that keeps me coming back year after year.

]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/19/john-sotir/feed/ 0 Kraig Schmottlach http://teammongo.com/2009/10/18/kraig-schmottlach/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/18/kraig-schmottlach/#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:02:01 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=61

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]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/18/kraig-schmottlach/feed/ 0 Mark Savedes http://teammongo.com/2009/10/17/mark-savedes/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/17/mark-savedes/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:26:31 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=113 Married to Sara for 15 years, and have 2 awesome girls, Anna and Emily. We live on a farm in south lyon, michigan and have owned our family restaurant for the last 16 years. We attend Northridge church in plymouth and I enjoy traveling around the world to do mission work and competing in ironman triathlons.

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]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/17/mark-savedes/feed/ 0 David Sass http://teammongo.com/2009/10/17/david-sass/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/17/david-sass/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:01:04 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=55 Grew up in Fenton, MI 1 of 6 children. First triathlon was in June of 2000 and have been hooked since. Currently reside in Bloomfield with my wife Aimee, two daughters, Lauren and Reagan and two labradors.

]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/17/david-sass/feed/ 0 Tom Miller http://teammongo.com/2009/10/16/tom-miller/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/16/tom-miller/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:01:36 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=59 2008 Race Highlights:

Ann Arbor Triathlon – 1st Age Group
Motor City Triathlon – 1st Age Group
Kensington Sprint Tr -i 1st Age group
Grand Haven Triathlon – 1st Age group
Steelhead 70.3 Qualified for World Championship, Clearwater
USAF Marathon – 2nd Age group, Qualify for Boston
Betsie Valley – 1/2 Marathon 1st Age Group 3rd overall
USCTRI at MSU – 1st Age Group
Jingle Bell Run – 1st Age Group
World Championship, Clearwater – 22nd Age Group

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]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/15/peter-ludwig/feed/ 0 Lila Lazarus http://teammongo.com/2009/10/14/lila-lazarus/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/14/lila-lazarus/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:00:50 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=53

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]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/14/lila-lazarus/feed/ 0 Robert Larson http://teammongo.com/2009/10/13/robert-larson/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/13/robert-larson/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:24:27 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=109 I started racing triathlons in 1982 and have been performing in them every year since. My daughter performed in a kid’s triathlon when she was 8 and she now competes in track cycling and road races as a Cat 3 in Portland, Or. I love to view the country from races and train with my friends and teammates while balancing work, family and leisure.

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]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/13/robert-larson/feed/ 0 Gary Larson http://teammongo.com/2009/10/12/gary-larson/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/12/gary-larson/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:24:06 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=108 Gary grew-up in Farmington and attending Farmington High School before moving on to Michigan State University where he obtained a BS in Computer Science and later an MBA from University of Detroit. After obtaining his undergrad, he married Cher Jurek and starting working as an IT Project/Program Manager at Ford Credit / Ford Motor Company where he stayed for 29 years, taking an early retirement and moving on to TeamDetroit as VP Project Manager Brand Content Alliance Analytics. Gary and Cher have two girls, Audra and Leah.

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]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/12/gary-larson/feed/ 0 Roman Krzyzanowski http://teammongo.com/2009/10/11/roman-krzyzanowski/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/11/roman-krzyzanowski/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:59:50 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=45

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]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/11/roman-krzyzanowski/feed/ 0 Bonnie Karas http://teammongo.com/2009/10/11/bonnie-karas/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/11/bonnie-karas/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:59:12 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=41 I enjoy living the Multisport Lifestyle with my family, friends and Mongo Teammates. Coaching swimming with my husband and training kids for triathlon helps instill life-long skills of courage, confidence and balance. Representing Team Mongo is a great opportunity to share experiences of a healthy body, mind and spirit!

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]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/11/bonnie-karas/feed/ 0 Amy Gluck http://teammongo.com/2009/10/10/amy-glick/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/10/amy-glick/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:23:24 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=106

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]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/10/amy-glick/feed/ 0 Ironman World Championship http://teammongo.com/2009/10/09/ironman-world-championship/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/09/ironman-world-championship/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:25:34 +0000 lynnline http://teammongo.com/?p=1061 http://teammongo.com/2009/10/09/ironman-world-championship/feed/ 0 Joe Dieghan http://teammongo.com/2009/10/09/joe-dieghan/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/09/joe-dieghan/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:58:42 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=39 I have owned my own painting business for 10 years. After graduating from University of Colorado, I moved back to Michigan because girlfriend, now wife, Marielle was here and I was seeking out business opportunities in a place I love to call home. I began racing in triathlons in 1988, but didn’t start competing regularly until 97′. Being a member of “Team Mongo” since the start, has allowed me to advance through the last 6 years both physically and spiritually. Giving back to a great group of kids is now something I look forward to , as much as my next big race.

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]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/09/joe-dieghan/feed/ 0 Andy Correll http://teammongo.com/2009/10/08/andy-correll/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/08/andy-correll/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:22:17 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=103 Born in Dearborn, raised in Livonia. Graduated from U of M in 1991. Started running and cycling while in college. Have enjoyed living in Birmingham for about 15 years.

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]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/08/andy-correll/feed/ 0 Matt Buese http://teammongo.com/2009/10/07/matt-buese/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/07/matt-buese/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:58:05 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=35 2007/2008 Race Highlights:

2007 New York Marathon
2008 Ann Arbor Tri – 2nd in AG

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Career Highlights:

‘06 World Ironman 70.3 Championships
‘06 Florida Ironman- 4th in AG, 25th Overall
‘01, ‘04, ‘05 Detroit Marathon
‘02 Ironman Florida
’04 & ‘06 Ironman USA, Lake Placid
Qualified for ’06 Boston Marathon
’05 USAT All-American Honorable Mention
2006: Raised over $25K for LLS and over $40K for the Boys and Girls Club
2005: Raised $37K for the Boys and Girls Club
2004: Raised over $25K for Parkinson’s Research

]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/07/matt-buese/feed/ 0 Mike Birkett http://teammongo.com/2009/10/06/mike-birkett/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/06/mike-birkett/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:57:51 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=33

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]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/06/mike-birkett/feed/ 0 Billy Downs http://teammongo.com/2009/10/05/billy-downs/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/05/billy-downs/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:55:42 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=25 Billy Downs is a native Detroiter, graduate of Detroit Catholic Central High School and Michigan State University, and Founder of BD’s Mongolian Grill. Billy lives in Novi Michigan with his wife of eighteen years Amy (also a MSU graduate) and their three kids; Amanda, Abigail and Brendan. Billy has competed in all levels of triathlon since 2001 including an Ironman Hawaii finish in 2008. Billy serves as the Managing Director of Team Mongo and Missiontri.com.

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]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/05/billy-downs/feed/ 0 Kelly Bennett http://teammongo.com/2009/10/04/kelly-bennett/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/04/kelly-bennett/#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:57:25 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=31

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]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/04/kelly-bennett/feed/ 0 Jon Bennett http://teammongo.com/2009/10/03/jon-bennett/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/03/jon-bennett/#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2009 05:56:55 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=29

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 and completed his 11 Ironman in September 2009. He has completed 5 marathons and 2 Ultra Marathons. Jon is a 2 time finisher of the Boston Marathon with a PR of 2:59 minutes. He has 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 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: 7 marathons (2:59) personal best. 11 Ironman finishes (10:22) personal best. Numerous Mountain bike races and local triathlons

2010 Schedule: Lumberjack 100 Mountain Bike race in June, Xterra Triathlon in May and June, ronman Canada in August. Huff 50k Trail Race in December.

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]]> http://teammongo.com/2009/10/03/jon-bennett/feed/ 0 Pete Benner http://teammongo.com/2009/10/02/pete-benner/ http://teammongo.com/2009/10/02/pete-benner/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:56:32 +0000 admin http://highwire-media.com/teammongo.com/?page_id=27

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