Eilish McColgan is a Scottish middle-distance athlete who has represented Team GB in the last 3 Olympic games - initially in the 3000 metres steeplechase, then the 5000 metres and in Tokyo in both 5,000 and 10,000 meters. She is now targeting a 4th Olympics in Paris, but this time in the marathon. Eilish comes from amazing running pedigree (she is the daughter of Olympic silver medal runner Liz McColgan and Northern Irish record holder Peter McColgan), so I wanted to find out how she continues to progress through different running disciplines, the pressures of growing up in an accomplished running family and how Tokyo compared to London and Rio given all of the COVID restrictions. Eilish on InstagramRiot Racing Club WebsiteWill Clarke on InstagramThis episode was sponsored by Precision HydrationEnter the code TRIBEATHLON15 at the checkout to get 15% off your first order of electrolytes.Use the code PODCAST15 for 15% off the on-demand Science of Endurance Hydration course with TrainingPeaks University. Book a free 1-2-1 Sweat Expert Call here Nailing your nutrition strategy for endurance performance videoThis episode was sponsored by The Trusted Team and 4th Discipline

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