Who do you see as the biggest inspiration for women in running?

My mum is a huge inspiration to me. She gave birth to me in November 1990 and became World Champion less than a year later. Becoming a World Champion is an incredible achievement in and of itself, but doing that after she’d gone through pregnancy and had to deal with so many changes within her body was just amazing. She’s inspired so many other women as a result.

Lots of people are getting into running these days – what one piece of advice would you give to an amateur who is looking to improve?

I would definitely say to include a variety of workouts in your routine, such as interval training or some cross-training. This will keep things interesting and enhance your overall fitness. You also need to make sure you factor in some full rest days and some easier recovery days when you go for a short swim or cycle instead of running.

I’d also say that, as you lace up your running shoes, try to remember that the path to becoming a seasoned runner is paved with dedication and patience.

Setting realistic goals, investing in quality footwear, getting a running ‘buddy’ or looking for a local community running group, fuelling your body wisely and keeping your routine dynamic are all stepping stones that will propel you forward.

Eilish McColgan is a Revive Active Brand Ambassador. For more information, visit reviveactive.com and follow @reviveactive_uk on Instagram.

Team GB’s Eilish McColgan on putting together a winning training routine