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Ahead of marathon debut McColgan calls out social media abuse


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Eilish McColgan said on Thursday that she has been the target of body shaming on social media and called for accounts to be passport linked as she prepared for her first marathon.McColgan said the solution was to make social media accounts verified and passport linked but said she will nevertheless maintain a social media presence with clear goals.

Ahead of her marathon debut at the London Marathon, former track star and Olympic medalist Eilish McColgan expressed her excitement and readiness for the challenge, despite acknowledging the marathon's demanding nature. McColgan, who has transitioned from track to road racing, highlighted her recent successes, including breaking the British half-marathon record, as a confidence booster for her upcoming marathon. She also discussed the importance of pacing and strategy in the marathon, drawing from her experiences in shorter races. McColgan's debut is highly anticipated, with many in the running community eager to see how her speed and endurance translate to the marathon distance.

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