Eilish McColgan, the British long-distance runner, voiced her distress over social media comments suggesting she has an eating disorder due to her body shape. After sharing a treadmill video in preparation for her first London Marathon, she received negative remarks equating her appearance to anorexia. McColgan insists she is healthy and enjoys food, warning that such commentary could mislead young athletes about body image expectations. As she prepares for her marathon debut, McColgan aims to redefine athlete norms and advocate for a more positive conversation around body shapes and health.
I'm numb to it now, it doesn't affect me, she said. The reason I call it out is so people don't think that is how they have to look to be an athlete.
I am healthy, my body is healthy. Just because I have a small body frame doesn't mean I have an eating disorder.
It also detracts from people who are actually suffering from eating orders. These are serious issues.
It's a new challenge, but it is a natural progression in my career.
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