Live From St. Louis! | A Deep-Dive Conversation On Running With Olympians Colleen Quigley and Brandon Miller And US Champions Olin Hacker and Krissy Gear

THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

Dominic Schlueter

Running, Sports

4.8 • 686 Ratings

🗓️ 13 June 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Recorded live. Fueled by the energy of the crowd. Powered by HOKA.

Straight from the Big River Running Company in Missouri on June 4th, this special episode of the podcast captures the excitement, energy, and anticipation just one night before the iconic HOKA Festival of Miles.

We sit down with four of the sport’s most compelling figures: Olin Hacker – NCAA champion turned pro who thrilled fans with his powerful closing speed in previous Festival races; Krissy Gear – Steeplechase star known for her fearless racing style, who brought the heat to this meet with memorable performances in the past; Brandon Miller – A local favorite and middle-distance standout whose past runs at the Festival showcased both talent and heart in front of his hometown crowd; and Colleen Quigley – Olympian and St. Louis native who’s been a longtime supporter and star attraction of the Festival, using this stage to inspire the next generation.

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0:00.0	So introducing tonight's absolutely stellar lineup, we're going to start with the name of Brandon Miller.
0:07.5	And Brandon's fun fact is that he has a dog named Achilles. Everybody give it up for Brandon.
0:15.5	Next up joining him, they're going to battle stride for stride tomorrow night, ladies and gentlemen.
0:21.7	He's run this event the past two years. He has a dog named Roscoe. I wonder if Asco on Achilles race, what the outcome
0:27.7	would be. Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for Mr. Orlin Hacker.
0:34.5	I don't know if that's the microphone or thunder, but adds to the suspense.
0:40.3	Next up on the list, we have another Hoka professional.
0:45.3	I feel like it's like sleep noise or something in the back.
0:48.3	Another Hoka professional. She has ran this race many, many times.
0:51.3	I've been coming to this race since 2003. She was there, the 2023 edition,
0:56.0	2004 edition, and she's back in 2025.
1:00.0	Her fun fact is that she was homeschooled growing up.
1:03.0	Chrissy Geer.
1:08.0	And last but not least, the St. Louis native.
1:11.6	You know her, you love her.
1:13.6	Her fun fact is that she was also homeschooled,
1:16.6	Mrs. Colleen Grigley.
1:22.6	And I will add a third fun fact, I was also homeschooled,
1:26.6	and I'm not making that up.
1:28.3	So Brandon and Olin are outpaced by the homeschoolers.
1:32.3	So guys, to start us out, I think a fear of every runner, both here today or professional
1:38.3	athlete, specifically you guys who travel as much as you do, is like the day before the race
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