Athletics Trust Scotland is delighted to launch Scottish Running Week with its second Q&A event of the year, this time with Eilish McColgan and Michael Rimmer and sponsored by Sound Wealth Planning.
- Location: Online
- Date: Wednesday 27 May
- Time: 6.30pm-8pm
- Price: £7
Purchase your tickets HERE.
Eilish McColgan is one of Scotland’s best ever distance athletes. While she is perhaps best known for her iconic gold medal in the 10,000m at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, she is also a 4-time Olympian, 4-time European medallist and multiple British record holder. She recently finished first Brit at the London Marathon for the second year and now plans to tackle the 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games when it returns to Glasgow this summer.
Eilish winning gold at Birmingham 2022. Photo: Bobby Gavin.
Michael Rimmer is a 3-time Olympian, 7-time British Champion and European medallist over 800m. His 800m pb stands at an astonishing 1.43.89, despite being set in the days before super shoes and super spikes! He has retired from athletics and now plays a key role in Eilish’s coaching team.
Michael representing Team GB at London 2012.
Topics discussed on the night will include:
- Eilish’s recent performance at the London Marathon
- Her hopes for Glasgow 2026
- The positives and negatives of social media as athletes
- Their progression in the sport as young athletes
- The importance of grassroots athletics
- Their Giving Back to Track initiative
There will also be the chance for the audience to ask questions of their own at the end of the Q&A.
Eilish and Michael’s Q&A is generously sponsored by Sound Wealth Planning and supported by ProTay.
Sound Wealth Planning is a Scotland-based financial advice firm supporting clients and their families across the UK. The team specialises in retirement planning, savings and investment strategies, protection for loved ones, and tailored mortgage solutions designed to meet individual needs.
Founded by Graeme Oudney, a former Scotland and Great Britain 800m athlete, the business is built on principles of discipline, performance, and long-term success. Graeme also serves on the Board of Scottish Athletics, reflecting a continued commitment to excellence both on and off the track.
The event follows the successful Commonwealth Games-themed Q&A with Eilidh Doyle, Melanie Woods and Megan Keith at Scotstoun in February.
All funds raised will go to Athletics Trust Scotland’s work to make athletics more accessible and enjoyable for all.
