Friday, January 11, 2019

The Profile Post - Colleen Quigley

Middle-distance runner who is recognized for having competed in the 3000 meter steeplechase event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. She has gone on to garner more than 110,000 followers on her steeple_squigs Instagram account.  Colleen Quigley is 24 years old, and is originally from St.Louis Missouri. She is now sponsored by Nike and runs for the Bower man Track Club in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in the steeplechase, but also runs the 1500. Colleen accepted a full ride to Florida State for 4 years where she ran for Coach Karen Harvey and became a National Champion in the steeplechase.

Colleen originally pursued a career as a model, where she was actually quite successful and made some big time job spreads. She now has her own blog were she discusses her training, running mindset, nutrition and much more. 

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