Colin’s interest and strength lies in the strategic side of AR – navigation, nutrition, equipment and keeping those legs moving. These aspects of the sport led him to co-found TKT.

At this stage, he is definitely what would be called a ‘plodder’, but the attitude of ‘slow and steady wins the race’ doesn’t hold more true than 9 hours out in a 12 hour event. Having only started running in July of 2005, his main goal has been to slowly build up both his fitness base and outright speed, whilst remaining injury free. Ably assisted by the diverse crowd that makes up TKT, he is finding this both an enjoyable and achievable pursuit.

Never one to set ones sights low, Colin’s decided to reward himself with a trick new mountain bike if he can do two laps of the Tan (3.9km per lap)  at under 16 mins each. He currently does 2 laps in 38 mins.There’s only two other things required – deciding whether it’s a Specialized, Felt or Cannondale and telling his lovely fiance Katie about this little bet with himself and that it might cost a week (or two) of their honeymoon…

Playing his part in “Three wise monkeys” in the Teva Sprint October 2005, TKT’s first event.

About to drop off into crisp fluffy snow, for a rapid descent, Treble Cone, New Zealand.

It’s all smiles, 36 degrees and Angus country -Vineyards, AROC Mt Buller Race, 2006.

NAME: Colin Yeung
WHY I GOT INVOLVED IN AR: Multi discipline fitness, appeal of being a part of something that is on the fringe not yet mainstream. Taking the fight to the Jelly Belly.
SPORTING PHILOSOPHY: “Go hard or go home”, “Slow and Steady wins the Race”
AKA: Col
HOME TOWN: Woodend, Melbourne
CURRENT DAY JOB: Sales & Marketing for digital media studio
IDEAL DAY JOB: Professional Tourist or AR Event Organiser
FAVOURITE DISCIPLINE: Mountain Bike
LEAST FAV. DISCIPLINE: Paddling
STRENGTHS: Planning, Navigation, Commitment
WEAKNESSES: Speed (or lack thereof)
ATHLETIC BACKGROUND: Hockey, Snow Skiing
FAVOURITE TOY: Compass, MTB
FAV. RACE FOOD: Musashi Protein Bar/Yoghurt covered organic muesli bars
FAV. RACE BEVERAGE: Half strength Staminade – Thanks to Chris for that one!
FAV. POST RACE BEVERAGE: Asahi or Holgate Mt Macedon Ale
RIDE: Old school Diamondback HT, upgraded XT/XTR, DT Swiss & Easton peripherals
Dually: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite, Road: Scott CR1 Team
FAV. RACE ACCESSORY: Yellow lens sports eye protection
CARTOON CHARACTER YOU MOST RELATE TO: Astro Boy, Tintin
SPORTING IDOLS: Mike Kloser, Nike ACG; Possum Bourne, Subaru Rally Team Australia RIP, Lance Armstrong.
OTHER INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Snow Skiing, Ebay, Gear shopping, Gadgets like the latest PDA, Mobile phone, MP3 Player whatever….