On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with Team USA Track Star, Colleen Quigley, to discuss training as an Olympian, recovery, and building a healthy athlete culture. Colleen shares her experience as a NCAA Division 1 athlete at Florida State to becoming an Olympian in the steeplechase and professional Triathlete before ultimately rediscovering her passion for middle-distance running. After years in the sport, Colleen opens up about launching her professional track team, Team Meridia, empowering athletes to take control of their careers, build their personal brand, and foster authentic partnerships. Dr. Holmes and Colleen walk through the science of a proper recovery routine and its importance in preventing burnout and injury. Dr. Holmes unveils Colleen’s impressive WHOOP Age and how Colleen uses WHOOP as a crucial tool for her longevity as an athlete.
(00:38) Colleen Quigley: Track Star & Steeple-Chase Specialist
(03:43) Colleen’s Aspirations In Sport
(06:59) Injuries & Overtraining: The Culture of Track & Field
(08:20) Building a Brand: Partnerships, Personal Story, and Team Dynamics
(11:58) Creating a Team: Introducing Team Meridia
(19:57) Colleen’s Upcoming Training Goals
(27:17) WHOOP & Tech in Mitigating Overtraining
(34:14) Cycle Tracking While Training: Why It's Important For Women’s Health
(40:28) Colleen’s WHOOP Age & Longevity Insights
(42:31) Longevity As An Athlete: Important Role of Strength Training
(46:21) Colleen on Recovery: Maintaining A Calm Nervous System
(53:10) Health Benefits of Being Present & In The Moment
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