Who is Mike Pluimer?

Michael Pluimer is an Engineering Manager in Willmar, MN and lives near Raymond, MN with his wife and two kids. He holds a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mike has competed in six Ironman Triathlons including Couer d'Alene, Arizona, and Lake Placid - as well as numerous Half Ironmans, marathons, Olympic triathlons, and Sprint triathlons.

For several of his Ironmans, Mike has participated in the Janus Charity Challenge, raising over $640,000 for Christian education and crisis pregnancy centers. He was the top fundraiser at Couer d'Alene in 2005. Mike also blogs at crosstrainercoaching.com.

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