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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.
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