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‘Nonsense’ to think Eilish McColgan can break London Marathon record on debut

The Scot has struggled with injury.

The Independent UK

Olympic runner Eilish McColgan reveals her training secrets ahead of the London Marathon – and why she’ll rarely run twice a day

HOW I TRAIN: These are the training, nutrition and recovery methods the four-time Olympian uses to stay at the top of her game

The Independent UK

Susan Egelstaff: If all goes to plan, 2025 could be a thriller for Scottish sport

If all goes to plan, 2025 could be a thriller for Scottish sport. Here's what I'll be looking out for over the next twelve months.

The National (Scotland)

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Susan Egelstaff: My most memorable moments from Scottish sport in 2024

2024 has been a year of highs and lows and ups and downs. Here's my most memorable moments from Scottish sport over the past 12 months.

The National (Scotland)

Eilish McColgan left off UK Athletics World Class Programme list

The 33-year-old has targeted the women’s marathon at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

The Independent UK

Eilish McColgan on being back to winning ways, online trolls and her marathon debut

After an injury-plagued year, Eilish McColgan is now within touching distance of full fitness. In today's Herald Scotland, the Dundonian talks about…

The National (Scotland)

We asked a record-breaking athlete for her 10km training tips - trust us, you're almost guaranteed a new PB with this advice

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Mary Ngugi-Cooper and Abel Kipchumba make it Kenyan double at Great North Run

British duo Eilish McColgan and Marc Scott both finished in the top five.

The Independent UK

Who is Eilish McColgan? Meet the Scottish runner competing at the Paris Olympics

Here is everything you need to know about Scottish long-distance runner Eilish McColgan as she competes in Team GB at the Paris Olympics.

The National (Scotland)

Eilish McColgan wants to make Scotland proud after learning Paris Olympics fate

Eilish McColgan is "absolutely over the moon" to be representing Team GB at a record-breaking fourth Olympic Games this summer.

The National (Scotland)

Charlie Dobson claims 400m silver as Molly Caudery takes pole vault bronze

Dobson was beaten at the European championships by Alexander Doom, who ran 44.15sec to win 400m gold, while Angelica Moser took pole vault victory

The Guardian - UK

Scottish athlete Eilish McColgan to tell her story in new BBC documentary

SCOTTISH athlete Eilish McColgan will share her story in a new BBC documentary set to air this week.

The National (Scotland)

John Nuttall: Liz McColgan confirms her ex-athlete husband has died aged 56

Track athlete and coach had a heart attack, his family said

Evening Standard

Team GB has ‘feelgood factor’ back but Paris will be step up, says athletics chief

Britain has rediscovered the feelgood factor but the Paris Olympics will be ‘another level’, UK Athletics’ technical director has warned

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Eilish McColgan withdraws from World Athletics Championship

The 32-year-old has had an injury-plagued 2023 and has only raced twice this year, the most recent over four months ago.

The Independent UK

Eilish McColgan back in ‘full flow’ after recovering from knee injury in time for World Championships

The Scot is back training with some intensity after being forced out of a debut in the marathon in London due to a knee injury

The National (Scotland)

Susan Egelstaff: Rise of Scottish sprinters shows kids a different route to success

Over the past decade, it has become accepted that Scotland is a middle and long-distance nation.

The National (Scotland)

'We can't afford to lose it': Scottish Athletics out to save Grangemouth Stadium

Scottish athletes such as Laura Muir, Jake Wightman, Josh Kerr and Eilish McColgan spent their formative years competing at the venue

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The Independent UK

Budapest gold is ‘pipe dream’ as Eilish McColgan bids to break 30-minute barrier

The 32-year-old Scot is recovering from the knee injury which forced her to pull out of the London Marathon last month.

The National (Scotland)

Super Scots set to make it an athletics season to remember - Susan Egelstaff

There is something about the outdoor athletics season beginning that makes it feel like it is really summer.

Daily Mirror

Eilish McColgan pinpoints comeback race after knee injury ruined London Marathon dream

The Commonwealth Games champion has resorted to having an injection for an impingement that saw her withdraw from marathon debut 48 hours before taking to the start line - and is aiming to make a return for the Diamond League in London in late July

Manchester Evening News

"On your marks, get set, Mo time": Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah is voicing Metrolink announcements for Great Manchester Run

Around 25,000 runners - including Sir Mo - are expected to take part in the 10k and half-marathon

The Guardian - UK

London Marathon in talks to help save cash-strapped UK Athletics

Event director Hugh Brasher said: ‘We have a responsibility to the sport’ as the governing body is embroiled in a financial crisis, having lost £1.8m last year

The Independent UK

‘There will be tears’: Can Mo Farah roll back the years in final London Marathon?

Farah will run his last marathon on Sunday, while the elite women’s race boasts talent such as Brigid Kosgei, Yalemzerf Yehualaw and Peres Jepchirchir

Daily Mirror

Eilish McColgan reveals sponsor row as injury forces London Marathon withdrawal

British star denied debut in race mum Liz won in 1996 - and she claims she was told "I wouldn’t be allowed to race due to a sponsor clash between myself and London Marathon’s sponsor”

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