98: Colleen Quigley on Pressure, Running, and Balance

Welcome to Episode 98 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, in honor of our forthcoming collaboration with lululemon, we are excited to sit down with lululemon Global Ambassador & athlete Colleen Quigley to learn more about her mental health experience as an Olympic runner competing for the United States.

We kick things off as Mason asks Colleen to share how she was first introduced to running (7:17) and her process of falling in love with the sport (12:01).

Colleen and Mason talk about the ebbs and flows of mental toughness on the track (25:15) before Colleen opens up about the realities of injury and the pressures that come with relying on your body in order to pursue your career (31:28).

Mason and Colleen discuss the importance of balance (36:10) before the two wrap up with a conversation about Colleen’s current training plan and how she has found joy in preparation (44:15).

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