July 6, 2005, 18:30
It was the coldest day of the year, at a very brisk 2 degrees celsius outside. Mike and I were doing slow laps around the local footy oval, covered up in multple layers. This was the first time I had ever run continuously, for more than 5 minutes. I was tired. I was hurting. I was wondering why I was doing this.

Our breath was steaming in the chill air and communication had been reduced to meaningful grunts. Mike, a long time experienced runner, was exhorting me to keep on going, keep on moving.

Up until that point, I don’t think I’d ever run more than a continual kilometer in my life and Mike, whilst encouraging, was, he admits, a good few helpings of pudding past his prime of the “lean, mean fighting machine” of old.

This pain we were going through, muscles complaining, hearts pounding, analysing the point of it all, was like a dare, a dare sweetened with the goal of entering our first adventure race in October, 4 months hence.

We both wanted to get our base fitness up, myself continuing to search for that elusive “zone” much lauded in the websites and journals I had scoured in my thirst of all knowledge adventure racing.

Suddenly the ensuing months had me thinking that I was surrounded by runners who were akin to gazelles, mountain bikers who didn’t know the meaning of fear and swimmers who moved like fish – your general all round bunch of super athletes.

It was all a bit daunting really.

However, Mike and others continued to offer encouragment, keeping me focussed on my goal, keeping me moving. We only did it together, with one thing in mind.

We stayed strong, we stayed on target.

Colin – 15th February 2006
“Stay Strong, Stay on Target”

Andy, Col & Mick, in TKT's first ever Adventure Race, The Teva Sprint, October 2005

Mike Kolody -TKT Captain & Co-Founder
Why I got involved in AR: Cross training fitness, adventure & friendly competition
Sporting Philosophy: ‘Stay strong, stay on target’

Colin Yeung – TKT Co-Founder
Why I got involved in AR: Appeal of getting fit in an environment outside a gym
Sporting Philosophy: Slow and Steady wins the Race

Chris Stevens
Why I got involved in AR: The challenge of something new, and the ability to continually demand of your body!
Sporting Philosophy: Dedication Delivers

Paul Gruber
Why I got involved in AR: For the challenge and enjoyment
Sporting Philosophy: Get out and do it!

Brett Sparkes
Why I got involved in AR: Watching Eco Challenges and wondering if I had what it takes
Sporting Philosophy: ‘Its all about having fun!’

Kerryn Rim
Why I got involved in AR: I have a little bit of crazy streak
Sporting Philosophy: The faster you go, the quicker it will be over. The faster you go, the more time for sleeping

Glenn Richardson
Why I got involved in AR: For the challenge
Sporting Philosophy: To  be the first women home

Mike Pickavance
Why I got involved in AR: For the shear enjoyment of it all.

Andy Martyn
Why I got involved in AR: Got Roped in and decided it was good fun
Sporting Philosophy: Training for War

Josh Beck
Why I got involved in AR: A logical next step and a new challenge
Sporting Philosophy: It ain’t over til it’s over …

Ben Criddle
Why I got involved in AR: mixing recreation and competition, meeting new people
Sporting Philosophy: steady, fast when you can and no mistakes

Sara Prickett
Why I got involved in AR: An exciting, fun way to combine lots of different outdoor activities in a social setting
Sporting Philosophy: ‘Give it your best shot and enjoy it!’