Scotland


<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/scotland/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2026/06/775827069_1412740162_Athletics___Commonwealth_Game.jpg" alt="Eilish McColgan" class="wp-image-4543" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/scotland/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2026/06/775827069_1412740162_Athletics___Commonwealth_Game.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/scotland/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2026/06/775827069_1412740162_Athletics___Commonwealth_Game-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/scotland/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2026/06/775827069_1412740162_Athletics___Commonwealth_Game-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/scotland/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2026/06/775827069_1412740162_Athletics___Commonwealth_Game-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-commonwealth-games-are-nearly-here-how-are-things-looking-from-your-side-of-the-start-line">The Commonwealth Games are nearly here. How are things looking from your side of the start line?</h2>



<p>It&#8217;s going to be more challenging this year because track racing is no longer my focus and the marathon was removed from the schedule. I did the London Marathon last month and so all of my training has been geared towards racing on the road. It&#8217;s very different to my 2022 build where all of my focus was on the event.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-would-make-you-happy-when-the-games-are-all-said-and-done">What would make you happy when the Games are all said and done?</h2>



<p>First goal is to be fit enough in time to be competitive. Obviously, if I&#8217;m fit, then I&#8217;m there to fight for medals.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-you-re-also-an-ambassador-for-the-games-what-does-that-mean-to-you">You&#8217;re also an ambassador for the Games. What does that mean to you?</h2>



<p>It&#8217;s an honour to be able to showcase the event and the magic that Scotland brings to it. Glasgow 2014 really was special – the whole city came to life so I know 2026 will be no different. The role involves me sharing my experiences of the CWG and showcasing our country as a proud Scot.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-we-were-all-wincing-watching-your-foot-at-the-end-of-the-london-marathon-how-stubborn-are-you-really">We were all wincing watching your foot at the end of the London Marathon. How stubborn are you, really?</h2>



<p>I&#8217;m very determined. It&#8217;s always been a quality that my mum has instilled in me. Unfortunately that stubbornness has meant I&#8217;ve had a longer recovery post London than if I had just stopped – but honestly, I wouldn&#8217;t change my decision.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-s-the-thing-that-gets-you-up-in-the-morning-alarm-clock-sunshine-sheer-force-of-will">What&#8217;s the thing that gets you up in the morning? Alarm clock, sunshine, sheer force of will&#8230;?</h2>



<p>I actually don&#8217;t set an alarm. I&#8217;m really fortunate to be a full time athlete and so I have plenty of hours in the day to train and that really is my priority for now. Sleep is hugely important!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-be-honest-are-you-bouncing-out-of-bed-or-hitting-snooze">Be honest: are you bouncing out of bed or hitting snooze?</h2>



<p>I&#8217;m certainly not a morning person!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-talk-us-through-breakfast">Talk us through breakfast&#8230;</h2>



<p>Porridge, banana and berries. Every morning!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-do-you-ease-yourself-into-the-day">How do you ease yourself into the day?</h2>



<p>To be honest, it&#8217;s usually catching up on WhatsApp briefly with my family and then checking some emails (and scrolling Instagram!) over breakfast before I get ready to start the day. I do have a small stretching routine I follow before every run.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-who-s-around-for-the-morning-routine">Who&#8217;s around for the morning routine?</h2>



<p>My other half is with me 24/7. He&#8217;s my hubby, coach, chef, massage therapist, best friend and everything in between. Some people might find it super intense but we wouldn&#8217;t have it any other way.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-s-currently-on-the-watch-listen-rotation">What&#8217;s currently on the watch/listen rotation?</h2>



<p>I’m currently in France on training camp, so we don&#8217;t understand any of the TV channels! But in the evenings, we will try chill out and watch Netflix.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-most-of-us-think-we-ve-exercised-after-a-brisk-walk-what-does-a-typical-morning-s-training-look-like-for-you">Most of us think we&#8217;ve exercised after a brisk walk. What does a typical morning&#8217;s training look like for you?</h2>



<p>I don&#8217;t really do any exercise for leisure. It&#8217;s either training or recovery! Most mornings, I&#8217;ll be out for an hour of running. Evenings will be in the gym doing weights or cross training.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/scotland/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2026/06/Eilish-McColgan.jpg" alt="Eilish McColgan" class="wp-image-4493" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/scotland/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2026/06/Eilish-McColgan.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/scotland/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2026/06/Eilish-McColgan-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/scotland/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2026/06/Eilish-McColgan-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/scotland/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2026/06/Eilish-McColgan-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-any-daily-wellbeing-habits-you-swear-by">Any daily wellbeing habits you swear by?</h2>



<p>I take a multi-vitamin drink every morning before breakfast. It&#8217;s the first part of my day. And then I have a short stretching routine before I head out for a run.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-are-you-a-creature-of-habit-or-does-your-routine-change-all-the-time">Are you a creature of habit or does your routine change all the time?</h2>



<p>My routine is pretty similar each day – other than two days a week I&#8217;ll have a hard interval session on the road or track instead of an easy hour run. I have one day off each week where I do nothing at all!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-you-do-get-a-day-off-occasionally-right">You do get a day off occasionally, right?</h2>



<p>Yes, one day off every week. It looks the exact same but without any running!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-much-thought-goes-into-what-you-wear-each-day">How much thought goes into what you wear each day?</h2>



<p>I&#8217;m really lucky to be sponsored by ASICS so I&#8217;m never short of kit. I just decide on the day whatever I&#8217;m feeling!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-any-beauty-heroes-that-deserve-a-medal-of-their-own">Any beauty heroes that deserve a medal of their own?</h2>



<p>I love collagen face masks – especially when I’m travelling! Batiste dry shampoo is a game changer for athletes and Pelotan suncream is brilliant too. I&#8217;m outdoors a lot and so having a sun cream that is light and not sticky is really important to me.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-if-someone-s-taking-you-out-for-breakfast-what-s-your-order">If someone&#8217;s taking you out for breakfast, what&#8217;s your order?</h2>



<p>I travel too much to have a local spot unfortunately!! But my go to is always mushroom, eggs and avocado toast.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-if-you-could-wake-up-anywhere-tomorrow-morning-where-would-it-be">If you could wake up anywhere tomorrow morning, where would it be?</h2>



<p>In the Maldives with my hubby.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1001" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/scotland/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2026/06/775827069_1412733065_Athletics___Commonwealth_Game-2.jpg" alt="Eilish McColgan" class="wp-image-4542" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/scotland/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2026/06/775827069_1412733065_Athletics___Commonwealth_Game-2.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/scotland/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2026/06/775827069_1412733065_Athletics___Commonwealth_Game-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/scotland/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2026/06/775827069_1412733065_Athletics___Commonwealth_Game-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/scotland/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2026/06/775827069_1412733065_Athletics___Commonwealth_Game-2-768x513.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-finally-lots-of-people-will-be-inspired-to-get-active-after-watching-the-games-what-s-your-advice-for-getting-started">Finally, lots of people will be inspired to get active after watching the Games. What&#8217;s your advice for getting started?</h2>



<p>Join a local club. It&#8217;s the best thing you can do both from a learning point of view but also the social side of sport too. Or even look at going along to your local parkrun. It&#8217;s a 5K and free. Plus you&#8217;ll meet lots of like-minded individuals who may also be starting their running journey.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-in-the-mood-for-more">IN THE MOOD FOR MORE?</h2>



<ul>
<li><a href="https://scotland.muddystilettos.co.uk/wellbeing/fitness/social-running/">Buddy up: how to transform your solo run into a social highlight</a></li>



<li><a href="https://scotland.muddystilettos.co.uk/wellbeing/muddy-meets-laura-muir/">Muddy meets Olympic runner Laura Muir</a></li>



<li><a href="https://scotland.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/commonwealth-games/">Glasgow 2026: Four epic family days out at the Commonwealth Games</a></li>
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Muddy Meets: Eilish McColgan

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