Loneliness of a Distance Runner!

The loneliness of the distance runner! This was one of my first sessions back after my end of season break.20X400m on the track down at Stretford, Manchester. It was absolutely freezing and a tough session to slog out all alone. Tuesdays are almost always on the track for me. Thankfully now, I get to do … Continue reading Loneliness of a Distance Runner!

World Athletics Championships: Scots record for Eilish McColgan – The Courier

Eilish McColgan in action in the women’s steeplechase, heat two.PA Eilish McColgan had a grin the width of Red Square after qualifying for the women’s 3000m steeplechase world championships final in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow — but it took a new personal best and a Scottish record from the Dundee athlete to earn the … Continue reading World Athletics Championships: Scots record for Eilish McColgan – The Courier

Commonwealth Games: Eilish McColgan takes sixth – Scotsman

FOR some athletes, the Commonwealth Games marks the end of their season. For Eilish McColgan it feels more like the start. Scotlands steeplechasers Eilish McColgan, far left, and Lennie Waite, far right, tackle the water jump. Picture: Jane Barlow The 23-year-old from Dundee is fit again now, but missed out on vital weeks of training … Continue reading Commonwealth Games: Eilish McColgan takes sixth – Scotsman

Commonwealth Countdown: Eilish McColgan admits she’s expected to win… because of who her mum is – Daily Mail

It is just 100 days and counting until Glasgow takes centre stage in the sporting world. The final lap until the Commonwealth Games of 2014 begins on Monday. To mark that milestone, Sportsmail begins a week-long series aimed at shining the spotlight on those who hope to carve their names into history, those who have … Continue reading Commonwealth Countdown: Eilish McColgan admits she’s expected to win… because of who her mum is – Daily Mail