Returning to Tokyo has always been on my wish list. 23 years ago I visited Japan with my parents to ‘watch’ them compete in the 1991 World Championships. I use the term ‘watch’ very loosely, as I was only one at the time and have no recollection of the trip! Tokyo has always held a … Continue reading Play True 2020 Athlete Forum – Tokyo, Japan
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Several Paralympians, Olympians and members of WADA athlete committee passed on knowledge and insight to young athletes. The 2015 International Athlete Forum for 2020 aimed to pass on anti-doping knowledge to young athletes. © • Tokyo 2020 “The values in sport are very important, playing true, saying no to doping is a major part of it. We … Continue reading Athlete forum lays foundations of Tokyo 2020 anti-doping legacy
EILISH McColgan will next week take the first steps on the winter training programme she hopes can lead her to the Olympics for the second time. The Scottish steeplechase record holder has been recovering from ankle surgery and hasn’t been able to run for nine months. Now, after a long process of rehab, medical specialists … Continue reading Eilish McColgan’s Rio boost as she can jog again – Scotsman
Throughout school I never had a huge deal of confidence. I always talked myself out of things and had a low opinion of my capabilities. Over the years, sport has taught me many lessons but it's also brought out certain attributes and qualities, ones I didn't know I possessed. Although sport has given me some … Continue reading Michelin Tyres – Inspiring Women Workshop
Tuesday evening, I was very fortunate to see sporting legacy in full effect. I was along at Meadowbank Stadium to present Edinburgh Athletics Club with a trophy, on behalf of Lindsay's Solicitors, for their Cross-Country achievements. They had the highest number of finishers at the National Championships, with Edinburgh AC becoming the first club to … Continue reading Lindsay Solicitors Cross-Country Trophy: Edinburgh AC
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