Eilish goes for gold with Mackays

Eilish McColgan at Mackays on Monday. The company are sponsoring her training kit.Published on Tuesday 20 March 2012 08:59CARNOUSTIE athlete Eilish McColgan is hoping to head to this year’s Olympics with a little help from Scottish preserve manufacturer Mackays.The Arbroath-based company has agreed a sponsorship package with the 21-year-old to assist her in pursuing her dream … Continue reading Eilish goes for gold with Mackays

“Mum McColgan an Inspiration” – UK Athletics Website 15/3/12

15 March 2012As Mother’s Day approaches (Sunday 18th March for those of you who have forgotten), we caught up with Scottish 3000m steeplechaser record holder, Eilish McColgan, daughter of former World 10,000m Champion Liz McColgan, to find out what it was like growing up with one of GB’s greatest distance runners.Eilish, who is currently returning … Continue reading “Mum McColgan an Inspiration” – UK Athletics Website 15/3/12

Leading women may act as a spur – Scottish Athletics

6th March 2012Liz McColgan believes greater equality in sport has led to half-a-dozen women becoming the best-known names in athletics in Scotland.While a Scotsman featuring in the Great Britain lineup at London 2012 looks an outside bet, there are currently realistic hopes for the likes of Lee McConnell, Eilidh Child, Eilish McColgan, Lynsey Sharp and Steph … Continue reading Leading women may act as a spur – Scottish Athletics

Dens Road Primary School – Evening Telegraph

"As we lead up to the beginning of the Olympics we were fortunate enough to have a visit from Eilish McColgan.Eilish gave up valuable time to inspire and motivate our pupils. She talked about the importance of the Olympic Values of respect, dedication, friendship, courage and selflessness to name a few and how important these values are to … Continue reading Dens Road Primary School – Evening Telegraph