Dundee’s two-time Olympian Eilish McColgan was in her home city of Dundee on Wednesday night to address local businesses at the Apex Hotel. Eilish, a silver medallist at last year’s European Championships in Berlin, is fresh off competing at the European Indoor Championships in Glasgow. Wednesday’s event was held by RSB Lindsays. Lindsays is a … Continue reading Back in Dundee with Lindsays
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As a professional athlete, there is always a fine line between being in peak condition and falling off the edge towards illness. Unfortunately it's still something I fall foul to and often I find myself battling back from hits to my immune system. I continue to make small changes to my diet, training and sleep … Continue reading Medichecks Blood Test
A SCOTTISH athletics star has taken time out of her gruelling training schedule to inspire children across Inverclyde to get active. Eilish McColgan, who recently won a European silver medal in the 5,000m, spent a few days in the area meeting young people and encouraging them to get into sport. During her stay, Eilish, … Continue reading Inverclyde Athletics Club
OLYMPIANS, Beth Tweddle and Eilish McColgan, stepped forward to inspire girls to go for gold. The top athletes were speakers at the Girls Go Gold Sports Conference at Bolton School. Two hundred girls witnessed the athletes discuss the challenges and rewards of having a career in sports. Beth, now aged 33, shared her early sporting … Continue reading Bolton Girl’s School
Olympian Eilish McColgan visits Clydeview Academy TEENAGERS are on their marks for a healthier future after being inspired by an Olympian. Eilish McColgan, who competed at the London Games in 2012 and went on to reach the final of the 5,000m at Rio 2016, visited Clydeview Academy. The special visit coincided with Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week … Continue reading Olympian Eilish McColgan visits Clydeview Academy
Photo by George Munro. AN OLYMPIAN inspired Inverclyde schoolchildren to get sporty during a motivational visit to the area. Eilish McColgan, who competed at the London Games in 2012 and went on to reach the final of the 5,000m at Rio 2016, visited Clydeview Academy and Inverclyde Academy. The Tele had the chance to meet the sporting … Continue reading Olympian Eilish McColgan inspires Inverclyde pupils
Eilish McColgan spoke of her hope to tackle negative body image on a visit to youngsters at Dundee High School. A Dundee Olympian is set to take a run at conquering body image issues in young girls. Eilish McColgan, a 5,000 metre finalist at this year’s Rio Olympics, spoke of her concerns surrounding body image issues … Continue reading Eilish McColgan in bid to tackle girls’ body image issues
Seaton Junior School for Team Allerdale were crowned Cumbria School Games Sportshall winnersPhoto: Cumbria School Games Seaton Junior School for Team Allerdale were crowned Cumbria School Games Sportshall winners in an athletics competition against schools from across the county. The event was held at Penrith Leisure Centre with over 100 students representing their districts. Great … Continue reading Cumbria School Games
When? - 11-13th March 2016 Where? - Glasgow SECC What? - Hour long Q&A, discussing Training, Altitude, Olympics, Drug Testing and everything else running related!! http://www.scottishcyclingrunningoutdoorpursuitsshow.co.uk
Eilish McColgan has held a running clinic with pupils at Arbroath Academy. The Dundee-based middle distance runner, who represented Team GB in the 3,000m steeplechase at the London 2012 Olympic Games, put the pupils through their paces on Thursday. Eilish recently returned from injury which kept her out for the whole of 2015. She is … Continue reading Eilish McColgan puts Arbroath Academy pupils through their paces
