Overview

• Eilish McColgan will make her London Marathon debut on Sunday, aiming to beat her mother Liz McColgan’s 1997 Scottish marathon record of 2:26:52.
• McColgan continues to call out body-shaming and online abuse, including comments from a school teacher and a father of three, to set a positive example for young athletes.
• She advocates for mandatory social media account verification linked to identification to curb anonymous trolling and abusive behavior.
• Through her non-profit, Giving Back to Track, McColgan supports young athletes and promotes healthy body narratives in sports.
• Despite nerves about her first marathon, McColgan views the race as a step toward her long-term goal of competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics marathon.