Olympian Colleen Quigley on Injuries, Triathlon Misadventures, and Her New Pro Track Team Meridia

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Jul 10, 2025

Colleen Quigley, a 2016 Olympian and world record-holder, shares insights from her athletic journey. She discusses her recent training, navigating injuries, and the benefits of cross-training through triathlons. Colleen dives into her new pro track team, Meridia, emphasizing community support and innovative funding strategies. Listeners will enjoy her personal anecdotes on mental health and fueling strategies for performance. Plus, find out about her experiences with mindful visualization and self-care practices that help mitigate stress in athletic training.

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ANECDOTE

Colleen's Cycling Joy in Malibu

Colleen enjoyed discovering outdoor cycling in Malibu during her triathlon phase.
She found biking outside mentally and emotionally liberating compared to indoor spinning classes.

INSIGHT

Fueling Matters Even for 10Ks

Triathlon training exposed Colleen to fueling during workouts, a strategy she lacked in running.
Proper fueling prevents energy deficit and improves recovery and performance.

ADVICE

Heal Pain Through Emotional Work

Use neuro emotional therapy (NET) and journaling to identify and neutralize emotional roots of physical pain.
Recognize the nervous system’s protective but sometimes maladaptive pain responses to stress.

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Colleen Quigley is a 2016 Olympian, steeplechaser, and former model. She accepted a full scholarship to Florida State University, where she became a nine-time NCAA All-American and a 2015 NCAA Champion in the 3000-meter steeplechase.

Colleen went on to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, finishing 8th in the 3000-meter steeplechase. She is also a current world record-holder in the 4x1500-meter relay, set in 2020.

In this episode, we discuss Colleen's:

Recent training and the types of workouts she's doing
Current battles with injuries
Brief stint as a triathlete
New athlete-owned pro track team Meridia

To support this new team and its athletes, register for their upcoming Meridia Mile and test yourself over a single mile this summer!

Don't miss my previous conversation with Colleen.

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