Eilish McColgan
Scotland’s 5000m and 3000m steeplechase record holder, and daughter of Olympic medallist Liz, Eilish talks the power of the group, her dungeon, and porridge
how i train
Record-breaking Eilish also has a degree in Maths and Accounting
How often do you train?
I do two track sessions a week - with longer reps and short recoveries in the winter and the opposite in summer - and easy runs in-between. I also cross train five days a week, on a spin bike or elliptical trainer, which live in a little box room we call the dungeon. It’s unusual [for elite runners] not to double run, but I’ve got seven screws and a metal plate in my foot.