We're flipping the concept on Episode 5!  Rather than speak to another athlete who's lived, and burst out of, someone else's shadow, we're talking to the shadow themselves!  Not that there's anything dark or gloomy about Liz McColgan; a World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist over 10,000 metres, Liz was one of Britain's finest long-distance runners and, as you'll hear, a fantastic guest!  Now she's a hugely respected coach and - the reason why she's on the pod - the Mum of Eilish McColgan, the brand new Commonwealth 10,000 metres champion!   Join Eilidh Mcintyre as she delves into this very unique relationship; three Commonwealth Golds in the same family!   We get many clues into the champion mindset and some brilliant lessons in coaching and talent development. 

Time Codes

01:00 This week Eilidh flips the concept and is interviewing Liz McColgan

01:31 They jump right in and reflect on Eilish's gold medal winning run in Birmingham and discuss her career bad luck

04:00 The Commonwealth Games, finally pain free and the relief of the win

05:28 Eilidh Asks Liz whether her fame has affected Eilish

07:40 How does Liz switch between Mentor and Mum?

9:50 Liz was always told she wasn’t good enough and explains why she'll never tell someone they can't make it

10:50 Eilidh and Liz discuss lack of confidence and how Eilish got into running

12:30 There’s more reason to do sport than to just win

14:25 When did Liz realise she’d made a mini me?!

17:25 What was the pivotal moment that made Eilish put everything into her running?

20:15 In partnership with Quote search

20:30 Where did Liz’s champion mindset come from?

23:15  The introduction of Harry Bennett; the making of Liz McColgan

25:30 How Liz McColgan coached herself to become the amazing coach she is today

26:45 When did Eilish first tell Liz she wanted to follow in her footsteps?

31:00 The confidence that comes from winning

32:50 Has there ever been a moment that LIz is jealous of the amazing British system we have in place now?

34:30 How does it feel when your records get broken?

36:40 The big difference between Liz’s career and Eilish is Social media

39:00 Does Eilish get more stick than the men who have similar builds too her?

40:52 What is Liz’s Proudest moment of being Eilish’s Mum?