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AN exceptionally accomplished athlete turned running coach, Liz McColgan MBE is now on a mission to inspire the next generation of coaches right here in Doha. Having enjoyed a remarkable career, rewarded with numerous titles, medals and trophies, Liz McColgan now introduces the youth of Qatar to the benefits and joys of running. Liz recently visited Doha College 6th form students who study for a BTEC Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science delivered by LLS, the UK's leader in sports industry qualifications. She delivered a highly impactful talk, in which she highlighted what it takes to make it as a successful athlete, and what she appreciated most in her own coaches. She also famously coached herself for a large part of her career, and has coached her daughter Eilish on her own path to success. In a captivating recount of what makes a successful sports person, Liz emphasised the importance of determination, self-reliance and visualisation of success, all illustrated with her personal experiences, admitting that luck or lack thereof still has a part to play. Particularly relevant to the DC students, she identified a three-directional approach of an"athlete-driven, coach-led, science-supported" training, and recognised the huge strides made in the science of running during the time elapsed since the beginning of career. (TNN)
