Get to Know the Bowerman Babes

I wrote an article! And Tempo Journal published it! It's an insider's look into the Bowerman Track Club, one of the most successful training groups in the world. Renowned photographer, David Bracetty, followed us around for a few days of our high altitude training trip in Colorado Springs. His beautiful photos illustrate our hard work, but also the strength and beauty that all that work creates.

My Story

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Choosing Running Over Modeling

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Runner Turned Mermaid

Video Interviews

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Breakfast Recipes

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Dinner Recipes

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My Nutrition Philosophy

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Journaling

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My Road to Rio

Newsletter: Steeple Squigs Update

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Mermaid Turned Runner Again

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Contact Colleen

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Lunch Recipes

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Granola Recipe

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What's in My Bag?

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Articles about Colleen

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“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.” -Brené Brown • The truth is that I’ve been having some pain in my foot for over a week now. Yesterday I finally found out that I have a stress related injury and will have to pull out of the race today. • The good news is that we caught it early and it hasn’t fully fractured yet, so the recovery time will be quicker. Bad news is that putting on spikes and racing today would only put myself at risk for further damage. • As much as I want to race at the prestigious Pre Classic, I know in my heart this is the right decision for me and for the rest of my season. • I’ll still be at the track cheering on my @bowermantc teammates today! We’ve all been working so hard at altitude and I know they are ready to ROLL! 📷: @miltonlauphotography
That starting line feeling. Jitters. Excitement. Bravery. Waving to the amazing crowd that always assembles at Hayward Field. 👋🏻 Headed to Eugene today. Last time I raced at Hayward Field I qualified for my first US Olympic Team... still get chills. Hoping for some of that ✨ Hayward magic ✨ again this weekend as I’ll be up against some of the best 1500m runners in the world. Let’s goooooooo! #haywardmagic
“Ask the Nutritionist” is live! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this edition of my newsletter. I’m so excited to share the insight from my friend and nutritionist, @onpacewellness! We hit 4 questions that a lot of people asked about from my previous post: 1. How to lose weight in a healthy way and reach “race weight” 2. Iron deficiency and supplementation 3. What to eat before a race or hard workout 4. Plant-based diet- is it good for athletes • I got SO many good questions that I’ve decided to make this “Ask the Nutritionist” section a regular part of my newsletter. So if we didn’t answer your question this time, we will try to get to it in future posts... stay tuned! • Link to the article is in my bio. If you want to sign up for the newsletter, click the banner at the top of my site to subscribe! • Big thank you to our nutritionist, Will, for sharing some of his knowledge on this important subject. If you have further questions for Will, be sure to check out his page and the local and long-distance nutrition coaching services he offers! #askthenutritionist #steeplesquigsupdate 📷: @davidbracetty
Pro tip: if you feel like you might fall off in a rep, stick yourself right in the middle of the pack. You’ll feel obligated to not mess up your training partner’s workout if he/she has to go around you and that just might be enough to force yourself out of a pity party. Shelby makes for a strong back door- she won’t let you fall off the back! We all need a little help every now and again 💪🏻💪🏻 #igetbywithalittlehelpfrommyfriends 📷: @evanjager
New week, fresh cut, who dis? 💇 Thank you @tiffberg for making me feel like a brand new mermaid! 😘😘😘 @hairbytiffanywilson #ilovemyhair #ilovemyhaircuts #ilovemywholehouse #yeahyeahyeah
4 weeks of altitude training done already? 😱 I haven’t gotten sick of these views or these chicks. Hope you haven’t either because there’s plenty more to come! ⛰ 🏃🏼‍♀️ 📷: @patrick_lemieux
A crew that soaks together stays together 🛀 #hotsprings #teambuilding
Proof that mermaids like #frenchbraidfriday too! 🧜🏼‍♀️ • Any other frenchbraiding mermaids out there? I’ve been getting a lot of messages from runners dealing with injuries at the end of their seasons. Peeps, you gotta get to the pool! I’ve had my fair share of injures that have taken me off my feet. No problem- I just put on my flippers and got to work! 🐠 Read all about my journey from runner to mermaid and back to runner (and part-time mermaid) on my website! If you are in this boat, know that it won’t last forever and that while injury does not define you, how you deal with it sure can. 💪🏻 #lookgoodfeelgood #mermaid
When @nbcsports is tryna do a post-race interview but you spot Bae in the crowd 💁🏼‍♀️😘👋🏻 #tbt #millrosegames #frenchbraidfriday 📷: 🤷🏼‍♀️
Congratulations Jordynn!! I chose this superstar 11-year-old as the winner of my contest this month because I was so impressed by her form and energy in all the exercises she tried! This chick has some serious focus- you can see it in her eyes. AND she did single leg box jumps higher than I’ve ever been brave enough to try!! 🙈🙈 • Thanks to Jo and her dad, Chris, for giving my workouts a try and for sharing them! You rocked it, Jo! You are gonna do big things for sure, keep up the good work! 💯 • And for everyone else who entered- thank you!!! There were so many awesome entries to choose from. If you entered a video please DM me your address, I’d love to send you a little present! 👍🏼 #steeplesquigsupdate