Eilish McColgan Addresses Body-Shaming as She Prepares for Marathon Debut

The British long-distance runner highlights the dangers of misconceptions about athletic body types while training for her first London Marathon.

Eilish McColgan has spoken out against body-shaming comments on social media that falsely associate her physique with eating disorders.
McColgan emphasizes that her small body frame is healthy and warns that such misconceptions can harm aspiring athletes.
She highlights the serious nature of eating disorders and how body-shaming detracts from addressing these issues meaningfully.
As a Commonwealth 10,000m champion, McColgan is transitioning to marathon running, describing it as a natural but challenging progression in her career.
She is training for her debut at the London Marathon after withdrawing from the 2023 race due to injury, likening the shift to starting a new sport.