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Colleen Quigley is Building a New Kind of Olympic Development Team
Manage episode 486898519 series 2563277
Athletes are more than their sport, so Colleen’s working to bring a holistic approach to team running.
Colleen Quigley is an American middle-distance runner, Olympian, entrepreneur, mentor, National Champion, and lover of women's sports.
From her high school days on the cross country and track teams, to her collegiate career and Florida State, and all throughout her professional career running for brands like lululemon, Nike, WHOOP, ROKA, and more, community has always been a top priority.
Colleen aims to bring that value of community to life with a new professional track team coached by Juli Benson.
Listen to hear about:
Differences of running communities between Boulder, LA, and Flagstaff
Transitioning from soccer and dance to running and allowing it to snowball into a career
The nuances of male vs. female running coaches
Building a holistic team dynamic around ethos and values rather than around a brand
Non-endemic brand sponsorships and allowing athletes to maintain control over sponsorship
Storytelling for athletes and challenges around personal content and branding
Growing a new, holistic approach for a track team with female leadership
Stay connected:
Colleen Quigley on Instagram: instagram.com/steeple_squigs
- Colleen Quigley’s website: colleenquigley.org
- Meridia website: wearemeridia.com
For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpod
Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt
Join the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com
This episode is supported by:
Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Get 20% off when you use this link!
Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at www.boulderthon.org.
PUMA: Get yours at your local Fleet Feet or your favorite local running shop!
GOES: Need a trail companion that’s smarter than your average gear? Meet GOES—the essential outdoor app created by wilderness medicine doctors. Whether you're planning your next adventure or handling a backcountry emergency, GOES gives you expert medical guidance—even without cell service. Tap a body part, assess the risk, and get clear next steps. It’s like having a backcountry medic in your pocket—and it’s an absolute must-have in our kit.
381 episodes
Manage episode 486898519 series 2563277
Athletes are more than their sport, so Colleen’s working to bring a holistic approach to team running.
Colleen Quigley is an American middle-distance runner, Olympian, entrepreneur, mentor, National Champion, and lover of women's sports.
From her high school days on the cross country and track teams, to her collegiate career and Florida State, and all throughout her professional career running for brands like lululemon, Nike, WHOOP, ROKA, and more, community has always been a top priority.
Colleen aims to bring that value of community to life with a new professional track team coached by Juli Benson.
Listen to hear about:
Differences of running communities between Boulder, LA, and Flagstaff
Transitioning from soccer and dance to running and allowing it to snowball into a career
The nuances of male vs. female running coaches
Building a holistic team dynamic around ethos and values rather than around a brand
Non-endemic brand sponsorships and allowing athletes to maintain control over sponsorship
Storytelling for athletes and challenges around personal content and branding
Growing a new, holistic approach for a track team with female leadership
Stay connected:
Colleen Quigley on Instagram: instagram.com/steeple_squigs
- Colleen Quigley’s website: colleenquigley.org
- Meridia website: wearemeridia.com
For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpod
Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt
Join the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com
This episode is supported by:
Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Get 20% off when you use this link!
Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at www.boulderthon.org.
PUMA: Get yours at your local Fleet Feet or your favorite local running shop!
GOES: Need a trail companion that’s smarter than your average gear? Meet GOES—the essential outdoor app created by wilderness medicine doctors. Whether you're planning your next adventure or handling a backcountry emergency, GOES gives you expert medical guidance—even without cell service. Tap a body part, assess the risk, and get clear next steps. It’s like having a backcountry medic in your pocket—and it’s an absolute must-have in our kit.
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