Featured Athlete Profile - Colleen Yuskaitis

Colleen Yuskaitis

Colleen Yuskaitis

Personal Info:
Location: Orlando, FL
Primary Sport: Triathlon
Gear:
Type of Running Shoe: Asics Nimbus IX
Type of Bike: Giant OCR 1
Type of Watch: Timex 50-lap Sleek
Fun Facts:
Favorite Website: www.organicathlete.com
Favorite Hobby: Baking vegan cookies, muffins and cupcakes
Favorite Movie: The Science of Sleep
Favorite Quote:
"Tough as nails."
 

MY STORY:

Returning for another year on Team Aquaphor, Colleen brings a lot of heart to the team. Colleen has been racing for 12 years now and has not intention to quit. This sport has become her passion. She truly lives for the “runner’s high”. She started as an all-county cross country and track runner in high school. She moved on to compete in both sports at UCF for two years. She was primarily a triathlete, but is focusing on running this year. She plans on putting her first marathon on her resume of races completed. Colleen is dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle so, in addition to racing, she is also a devout vegan. She believes a plant based diet is better for her healthy, the environment and the animals.

Colleen has recently moved to Scotland to pursue her Master’s Degree and is more than thrilled to represent Team Aquaphor abroad. Her favorite racing experience came from her last race in Europe. With no way to get to her competition, she biked 22.5 miles there, completed the 10k for a personal best and then biked the 22.5 miles back home. Talk about dedication!