OUR BULLS
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Triathletes
Scott Bolen, Steve Cosentino, John Denne, Pat Donnelly, Jason Fitzhugh, Mark Fleischman, Chris Fugate, Todd Johnson, Sam Kuykendall, Mike Malfer, James Montalto, Mark Montalto, Jim Myers, Jason Phillips, Derek Sandstrom, Bob Schloegel, Luke Wilson, Tony Zink
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Cyclists
Scott Bolen, Doug Campbell, Steve Cosentino, Amy Cotrell, Mike Délano, Greig DeBow, Todd Johnson, Jeff Kallsen, Chad Kelly, Jamie Messman, Will Muller, Jim Myers, Edd Pineda, Rick Pysher, Hal Shapiro, Sabato Sisillo, Mike Somers, Blake Spencer, Brett Spencer
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Swimmers
Jason Phillips, Brett Spencer, Tony Zink.
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Runners
Scott Bolen, Mark Fleischman, Tim Mezger, James Montalto, Mark Montalto
“If it weren't for Italian Wine and Belgian Cheese, I'd Be Unstoppable.”
- Tony Zink
Scott bolen
“3 SEASONS” - Triathlete
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Motto: When is Spring?
Day Job: GEHA Health
Best Finishes: 1st Place AG, 5150 Kansas, Kansas Half Marathon; Kansas City Marathon 2014, Garmin Marathon 2014.
Doug Campbell
“BOULDER DASH” - Cyclist
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Motto: Just sit on my wheel, Wes.
Day Job: Retired Partner Fountain Capital
Best Finishes: 1st Place, Whirlybird Cross, Philidelphia 2022, 1st Place Joules Cross - Lawrence , Kansas 2022, 20th AG Cyclocross National Championships 2022; 13th Place AG Cyclocross Nationals, Seattle, Washingdon 2019.
AMY COTTRELL
“PRIMA TORO” - Cyclist
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Motto: No Hills, No Heat, No Dice.
Day Job: Technology, IP and Business Lawyer at Stinson Leonard Street LLP
Sage Advice: Check the middle pocket?
Best Finishes: Heritage Park Triathlon 2012 - 2nd AG, LAKC Run for Justice 5k 2012 - 1st AG, 4OA, Groundhog Run 2012 - 14th AG, 2011 Ironman Kansas - 34th AG - 5:10; 2011 Ironman Arizona 12:11, 2011 SMT 6th AG, 2011 Jackson County - 3rd AG, 2011 KC Tri - 20th AG, 2011 BikeSource Heritage Park Triathlon - 7th Age Group, 19th Overall, 2011 Southwest Valley Regional YMCA Olympic Triathlon - 2nd Age Group, 8th Overall, 2010 Midwest Mayhem - 2nd - Age Group, 2010 Jackson County (long course) - 7th Age Group, 2010 Midwest Meltdown – 6th - Age Group, 2010 LAKC Run for Justice 5K - 1st Age Group
steve cosentino
“THE COZ” - Triathlete
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Motto: No Hills, No Heat, No Dice.
Day Job: Technology, IP and Business Lawyer at Stinson Leonard Street LLP
Sage Advice: Check the middle pocket?
Best Finishes: Heritage Park Triathlon 2012 - 2nd AG, LAKC Run for Justice 5k 2012 - 1st AG, 4OA, Groundhog Run 2012 - 14th AG, 2011 Ironman Kansas - 34th AG - 5:10; 2011 Ironman Arizona 12:11, 2011 SMT 6th AG, 2011 Jackson County - 3rd AG, 2011 KC Tri - 20th AG, 2011 BikeSource Heritage Park Triathlon - 7th Age Group, 19th Overall, 2011 Southwest Valley Regional YMCA Olympic Triathlon - 2nd Age Group, 8th Overall, 2010 Midwest Mayhem - 2nd - Age Group, 2010 Jackson County (long course) - 7th Age Group, 2010 Midwest Meltdown – 6th - Age Group, 2010 LAKC Run for Justice 5K - 1st Age Group
Greig DeBow
“GREIG POWER DEBOW, JR.” - Cyclist
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Motto: “Go for the breakaway…painful but effective”
Day Job: EVP, Sales & Marketing for Standard Beverage (Beer, Wine, Spirits Distributor)
Quote: “Kansas winters suck. Give me some Texas Heat!”
Sage Advice: Don’t over-train
Best Finishes: 4th - 2013 Dallas Racing Spring Criterium – Masters 40+ 1-4, 3rd – 2013 Fair Park Criterium – Cat 3, 12th – 2013 Matrix Challenge – Masters 40+ 1-4, 3rd – 2013 Sunflower State Games – Cat 4, 7th – 2014 Stateline Road Race – Masters 40+ 1-4, 15th – 2014 Tour of Lawrence – Masters 40+ 1-4
John Denne
“STEADY DENNE” - Triathlete
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Motto: “I'll have time to rest when I'm dead.”
Day Job: Sales Manager
Quote: "Leave the gun, take the cannoli"
Sage Advice: Focus on your faith, your family, and your friends; all else will fall in line.
Training Focus: Follow Malfer and hold on for dear life.
Pat Donnelly
“WILD TURKEY” - Triathlete
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Motto: Aging But Still Raging
Day Job: Physician
Best Finishes: Hyvee 5150 Championship 2012 - 8th AG, SMT 2012 - 1st AG, KC 5150 Triathlon 2012 - 2nd AG, Topeka Tinman 2012 - 1st AG, Escape From Alcratraz 2012 - 8th AG, Kansas City Marathon 5k 2012 - 1st AG 100th tri last year-can't remember most of them, 2011 Topeka Tinman 1st AG, 2011 KC Tri - 1st AG, 2011 SMT 1st AG, 2011 Jackson County 1st AG
Jason Fitzhugh
“FITZI” - Triathlete
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Motto: You know you are having fun if it HURTS!!!
Day Job: Former President, Sales and Marketing for Gemaco, Inc. - now living the life in Aspen
Sage Advice: Never take yourself too seriously and don't forget to treat yourself to a good burger, some greasy fries and at least 2 cold beers after those tough Bulls rides.
Best Finishes: Nautica South Beach Triathlon 2012 - 1st Place OA, St. Anthony's Triathlon 2012 - 1st Place, Groundhog Run 2012 - 1st AG, KC Tri 5150 - 2012 - 2nd AG, 9th OA, 2012 Lake Stevens Triathlon - 4th AG, Missouri Valley Masters Swim Meet 2012 - 2nd AG, Ironman Branson 2012 - 1st AG, 19OA, 2012 Amramco Houston Half Marathon - 10th Place AG, 2011 Gobbler Grind - 3rd Place AG, 2011 Rhoto Ironman 70.3 Miami - 5th Place AG, 2011 USAT Age Group Nationals - 21st AG, 2011 Miami International Triathlon - 4th AG, 2009 Ultramax Triathlon - 1st AG, 6th OA, 2008 Toyota US Open Triathlon - 1st AG, 5th OA, 2007 KC Marathon 1st AG, 6th OA.
mike delano
“MIKE D” - Cyclist
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Motto: I’m Not the King Ad Rock
Day Job: Project Manager BIOLO
chad Kelly
“MR. INTERNATONAL” - Cyclist
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Motto: All I need is an all top qualify fine chamois!
Day Job: President eVent Technology
Todd Johnson
“BIG JOHNSON” - Triathlete
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Motto: 53X11
Day Job: Urologist
Words to Live By: Send the Pain Below
Best Finishes: HyVee 5150 Championship 2012 - 7th AG, SMT 2012 - 6th AG, KC 5150 Triathlon 2012 - 3rd AG, Topeka Tinman 2011 - 3rd AG, 2nd Place AG M45-59, TriZou 5/1/11 2011, Ironman New Orleans - 3rd Place Relay. 7/07 Shawnee Mission Tri 1st Place Clyde 40+, 7/07 Midwest Mayhem Tri 1st Place Clyde 40+, 8/07 Jackson County Tri 1st Place Clyde 40+, 5/09 Bike Source Tri 2nd M45-49, 6/09 Hy-Vee Tri 2nd Place Clyde 40+, 7/09 Nautica NYC Tri 9th M45-49, 4/10 IM NOLA 2nd Place Clyde 40+, 5/10 KC Tri 4th overall short course, 1st M45-49, 8/10 Big Creek Tri 3rd M45-49
Sam Kuykendall
“THE KUYKULAR MISSILE” - Triathlete
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Motto: Keep a port-a-potty in site at all times
Day Job: Urologist
Quote: “I swim hard to have my wetsuit ripped off”
Sage Advice: Always beat the guy wearing the Ironman jersey
Best Finishes: Texas Tri Series Champion, Top 5 70.3 Austin, Top 10 70.3 Kansas, 1st AG TriRock Austin, 70.3 Worlds Qualifier x 3
MIKE MALFER
“LIL' MACCA” - Triathlete
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Motto: Fear the ankle tattoo!
Day Job: Seriously?
Quote: “I'm a loaner, Dotty - a rebel!”
Best Finishes: 2015 Ironman World Championship - Kona 9:54:11, 2014 Ironman World Championship - Kona - 10:20:46, 2014 Ironman Texas 9:38:23 Kona Mike is a consistent qualifier for the 70.3 World Championships, and boasts PRs of 4:33 at the 70.3 distance and 10:14 for a full Ironman.
Tim Mezger
“THE PACER” - Triathlete
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Motto: No Drama
Day Job: Regional Manager at Gulf South Medical Supply
Best Finishes: IM Louisville ‘08: 10:50- 98th overall, IM Kansas ‘09: 4.31- 10th in age group, 73rd overall, IM Kansas ’10: 17th in age group, 108th overall, Trolley Run 2011 - 9th AG, Gobbler Grind 2010 - 4th AG, Kansas City Triathlon 2009 - 3rd AG, 9th OA, SMT 2008 - 1st AG, 2nd OA. Jackson County Triathlon 2007 - 1st AG, 2nd OA. SMT 2007 1st AG, 4th OA.
James Montalto
“THE FASTER MONTALTO” - Triathlete
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Motto: Bike for Show and Run for Dough
Day Job: Technology Business Development Manager at OfficeMax Enterprise Solutions
Best Finishes: Hyvee 5150 Championship 2012 - 21st AG, Ironman Kansas 2011 - 9th Ag, KC 5150 Triathlon 2012 - 7th AG, Groundhog Run 2012 - 3rd AG, 2011 Branson Sprint Triathlon - 1st AG, 5th OA, KC Tri 2011 - 6th AG, KC Tri 2010 - 3rd AG, KC Tri 2009 - 7th AG, Kansas City Marathon 2010 - 15th AG, Jackson County Tri 2007 - 2nd AG, 5th OA.
Mark Montalto
“THE FAST MONTALTO” - Triathlete
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Motto: Run for Dough and Bike for Show
Day Job: Account Executive at OfficeMax Enterprise Solutions
Best Finishes: HyVee 5150 World Championships 28th Ag, Kansas City Marathon 2012 - 8th AG, Ironman Kansas 2011 - 6th AG, SMT 2011 7th AG, KC Tri 5150 - 12th AG, Groundhog Run 2012 - 2nd AG, Topeka Tin Man 2010 - 4th AG, Kansas City Triathlon 2011 - 9th AG, Jackson County Triathlon 2007 - 5th AG, Shawnee Mission Triathlon 2007 - 7th AG.
Will Muller
“MR. CLEAN” - Cyclist
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Motto: Hundred bucks to anyone who beats me down this trail!
Day Job: Application Specialist at MULTIVAC USA Training
Regimen: Taunting Edd and extra miles with Amy Cottrell
Best Finishes: Tulsa Tough 2019, Joe Martin Stage Race, Perry Lake Road Race 2019 - 2nd Place Masters
Jim Myers
“SONNY” - Triathlete
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Quote: Does my aero helmet make my ass look fat?
Motto: If it doesn't make you want to quit, you aren't doing it right
Day Job: Managing Partner at Myers Longhofer specializing in business litigation, med-mal defense, insurance defense, construction litigation, employment law, and architect & engineer liability.
Best Finishes: Three time participant in the Ironman World Championships: 2019 Ironman World Championships - Kona, 2016 Ironman World Championships - Kona, 2014 Ironman World Championships - Kona, 2014 Ironman 70.3 World Championships, 2014 Ironman Louisville 10:08:12 (8th AG), 2014 Ironman Kansas 4:38:05 (6th AG), 2012 Hyvee 5150 - 3rd AG, SMT 2012 - 2nd AG, KCTRI 2012 - 17th AG, 2011 Ironman Arizona 10:59 (65th AG), 2011 Ironman Branson - 18th Age Group, 2011 SMT Short Course 2nd Age Group, 2011 Ironman Kansas - 39th AG - 5:15, 2011 KC Tri - 14th AG, 2009 Jackson County (short course) - 2nd - Age Group, 2009 Midwest Meltdown – 3rd Overall; 1st Age Group, 2010 Topeka Tinman – 10th Overall; 2nd - Age Group, KC Multisport Time Trial Series Champion 2010. 2011 OZ Half Marathon - Age Group 2nd, Overall 15th.
EDD Pineda
“BREAKAWAY EDD” - Cyclist
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Motto: Ride your own miles and make your own beer!
Training Regimen: Impromptu interval training.
Best Finishes: Kansas Road Racing Championships - Topeka 2015 - First Place CAT 5, Dirty Kanza 2012 27th Place CAT 4 State Line Road Road Race, Farmhouse Classic 2012
Rick Pysher
“THE GODFATHER” - Cyclist
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Motto: No Such Thing as Winter
Day Job: Chief Operating Officer at Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, Inc.
Best Finishes: Dirty Kanza 2012
Derek Sandstrom
“THE SAND STORM” - Triathlete
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Motto: Older and Faster!
Day Job: VP, Business Development for Sierra-Cedar, Inc.
Best Finishes: Jackson County Sprint 2012 – 1st Overall with 5k run of 18:52, and has PRs of 4:50 at the 70.3 distance and 10:31 for Ironman Wisconsin, Multi 70.3 Worlds qualifier, and raced Ironman 70.3 World Champs in 2013, Boston Marathon 2012, Marathon PR – 3:15, ½ Marathon PR – 1:27, 15 Tri Podiums, five IM finishes, five 70.3 finishes, 39 Triathlon finishes.
Bob Schloegel
“BOB” - Triathlete
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Quote: I mean come on, guys, a beer would be good, or another 50 miles - whatever.
Motto: Pretend there is some good Kansas gravel at Hawi
Day Job: Pediatric Physician
Best Finishes: Bob has raced in the Ironman World Championships in Kona 14 times. He has a PR of 4:09 at the 70.3 distance and 9:24 for a full Ironman.
Hal Shapiro
“EURO HAL” - CYCLIST
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Motto: There's More Italian Carbon Where That Came From
Day Job: Owner Walker Uniform Company
Training Regimen: Hal provides inspirational training guidance to the team with repeated cycling trips to Italy, Colorado and Arizona.
Best Finishes: Leading finish Ancala - Carefree - Ancala - severe weather ride 2011. King of the Mountains - Boulder Training Mini-Camp - 2010, Loop the Loop for Kids
Sabato Sisillo
“IL DOTTORE DI BICYCLETTA” - CYCLIST
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Motto: I may be a Pulmonologist but damned if I am going to take a pull
Day Job: Pulmonologist
Training Regimen: Espresso, 10 miles, biscotti, 10 miles, fig, 10 miles panettone, 10 miles, vino rosso.
Best Finishes: Dirty Kanza, Left Hand Canyon
Mike Somers
“THE TITANIUM MAN” - Cyclist
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Motto: 3 Water Bottles and a Camelback - Ready to Go
Day Job: Ophthalmologist at Somers Eye Care
Training Regimen: Road, Mountain, Cross, Swim - does it all.
Best Finishes: Dirty Kanza 2012, State Line Road Race - 39th in Cat 4, Kansas City Triathlon 2012 - 3rd AG, Kansas City Triathlon 2010 - 7th AG, Kansas City Triathlon 2009 - 5th AG, Jackson County Triathlon 2007 - 6th AG.
Blake Spencer
“NAILS” - Cyclist
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Motto: Aero is for the Weak
Day Job: Insurance Executive at Charles D. Williams & Co
Best Finishes: 2011 Manions - 5th Place CAT 4, 6 of 255 overall - KC CUP -CAT 4, 9 of 244 overall - Manions - CAT 3/4*, KC Tri 2009 - 2nd Place AG, 10th OA, SMT 2008 - 2nd Place AG, 7th OA, SMT 2007 - 4th Place AG, Jackson County Triathlon 2006 - 4th AG. *Chain broke with 1/4 mile left - Blake ran to the finish with bike in tow
BRETT Spencer
“ZONE 2” - Cyclist
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Motto: Knees, Hips, who Needs Em!
2011 "A" Races: Injured Reserve
2011 "B" Races: Injured Reserve
Best Finishes: Kansas City Triathlon 2009 - 1st Place - Division, Jackson County Triathlon 2008 - 3rd AG, Jackson County Triathlon 2007 - 2nd AG, Jackson County Triathlon 2006 - 9th OA.
Jason Phillips
“THE BUDDAH” - Triathlete
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Motto: The grass is never greener!
Theme Song: They Call Him Buddah by Ironband
Day Job: Turf Master
Best Finishes: Ironman Florida, 2007 - Top 1/3; Bikesource Triathlon 2008, 1st Overall; Redman Triathlon 2007 3rd AG, Jackson County Triathlon 2007, 2nd OA; 2007 Spirit of Racine 1st Overall; Shawnee Mission Triathlon 2004 - 3rd OA.
jamie messman
“MIKE EHRMANTRAUT” - Cyclist
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Motto: This post-ride IPA has earthy overtones and a laser like grip with a hint of chamois.
Day Job: Honeywell
luke wilson
“THE HAMPSTER” - Triathlete
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Racing Motto: NFA
Day Job: Radiologist
Words to Live By: the 5D's. Dedication, Determination, Discipline, Drive and Desire
Best Finishes: 2016 Ironman World Championship - Kona, HyVee 5150 World Championship - 2012 - 3rd AG - Ironman 70.3 Branson - 1st AG, KC 5150 Triathlon 2012 - 4th AG, SMT 2012 - 2nd AG, 7th OA, Groundhog Run 2012 - 2nd AG, SMT 2011 - 1st AG - 5th Overall, KC Tri 2011 - 6th AG, Ironman New Orleans 2011 - Age Group 3rd, 58th Overall., Ironman Kansas 2010 - Age Group 3th, Overall 29th., Hyvee Triathlon 2010 - Age Group 4th, Overall 40th.,USAT All American 2010, USAT All American Honorable Mention 2009
Jeff Kallsen
“ENDO” - Cyclist
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Motto: I don’t need no stinking knee pads
Day Job: Endrocrinologist
tony zink
“TONY FE ZN” - Triathlete
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Motto: If it weren't for Italian Wine and Belgian Cheese, I'd Be Unstoppable
Day Job: Cardiologist
Best Finishes: Ironman Kansas 2011 - 8th AG, Ironman Branson 2011 - 6th AG, Escape from Alcatraz 2012 - 48th AG, Kansas City Triathlon 2011 - 6th AG, Kansas City Marathon 2010 - 10th AG, HyVee Triathlon 2010 - 11th AG, Kansas City Triathlon 2010 - 5th AG, Ironman New Orleans 2010 - 2nd AG,