Yesterday I was extremely fortunate to get the opportunity to step inside the Olympic Stadium! I had seen pictures of from when it was still being built a few months ago but it is completely different, actually being there. The stadium is UNBELIEVABLE. As soon as I stepped inside, I wanted to start running around … Continue reading Olympic Stadium
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Eilish McColganPublished on March 2, 2012 in Uncategorized. 7 CommentsDens Road had a very special visitor at our assembly today. Eilish McColgan took time out of her busy Olympic training schedule to come and talk to us about how sport can give us some very positive experiences. She told us how important it is to set goals and try our … Continue reading Den’s Road Primary School Talk
All Videos Can Be Found on my YouTube Channel - http://www.youtube.com/eilishmccolganA Selection of Clips from Warm-weather training in Portugal, 2012.200m session after our 3mile sustained.Howell, Craig, Iona, Emma, Amy and Myself3mile sustained, myself and HowellFirst track session in Villamoura with Helen Clitheroe and Gemma Steel.Also Craig, Howell and MyselfOur Annual Mini Golf Champs.. Team 1: … Continue reading Some Portugal Training Videos.
It’s been a few weeks since my last blog – mainly because the internet connection in Portugal wasn’t the best. A few things have also changed since then! I decided against my first ever trip to altitude, Font Romeu – with UKA. There were many reasons for this but mainly I decided it would be … Continue reading Shock to the system…
So... I have safely arrived in Portugal. I obviously wasn't watching the news back in October, as I totally missed the section explaining that the roof of Faro Airport has been blown off! In place of the normal 'arrivals' terminal, there is a tent – I wish I was joking. After chatting to my taxi … Continue reading Portugal Warm Weather Begins….