Mike is a strong Adventure Racing advocate and co-founder of the Tali Karng Trackers, having had a long term interest in iron man sports since a teenager.

With a background in team sports like football and cricket, he is an experienced runner and top snow skier, having spent 12 months in Whistler Canada, mountain biking and skiing, generally enjoying the life of a free spirited lay about.

Captain and motivating force behind TKT, his ultimate goal is to get to the Olympics of Adventure Racing – Primal Quest.

Mike admiring the view from the Top of treble Cone, New Zealand

NAME: Mike Kolody
WHY I GOT INVOLVED IN AR: Cross training fitness, adventure & friendly competition
SPORTING PHILOSOPHY: ‘Stay strong, stay on target’
AKA: Mick, Mickus Dickus, BIGM
HOME TOWN: Narracan, Melbourne
CURRENT DAY JOB: Business Manager for boutique Financial Planner
IDEAL DAY JOB: Professional athlete/sportsman
FAVOURITE DISCIPLINE: I ride baby
LEAST FAV. DISCIPLNE: Night time navigation on water
STRENGTHS: Physical strength, endurance, mental toughness
WEAKNESSES: Ankles & shins…big house on small stilts…poor design
ATHLETIC BACKGROUND: Snow Ski, gym, running, yoga
FAVOURITE TOY: Mountain Bike
FAV. RACE FOOD: Hammer Gel
FAV. RACE BEVERAGE: H20, Gatorade
FAV. POST RACE BEVERAGE: Tooheys Xtra Dry, Bourbon
RIDE: Giant NRS
FAV. RACE ACCESSORY: Jaggad 3/4 shorts with mesh pockets – very tight
CARTOON CHARACTER YOU MOST RELATE TO: Scooby Doo & Shaggy
SPORTING IDOLS: Arnold Shwarzenegger
OTHER INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Camping & Outdoor, snow ski & boarding, golf, Moto-cross,
Hobby Farm & garden, Harley Davidson Fatboy ‘BIGM’