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Everybody needs time out, so this week, we've persuaded High Performance Manager Aileen McGillivary to sit back, relax and tell us a bit about herself...

For the record, please state your full name (embarrassing middle names included):

Aileen McGillivary

What is your job title and what do you do at/with the Institute?

High Performance Manager

Have you ever participated in sport at an elite level? - If yes, then what, when, for how long and how far did you get?

Track & Field – European U23 Champion 100m.
Competed at World, European & Commonwealth Games

If you could do another person's job at the Institute for a week, what would it be and why?

Strength & Conditioning Coach – I love coaching and working with athletes on a 1-2-1 basis.

If you could be anything else other than a High Performance Manager, what would it be and why?

I’d run my own cafe/bar (joint) somewhere in Glasgow City Centre.

If you could invite three people (living or dead) to a dinner party at your gaff… who would they be and why?

  • Winston Churchill – no messing approach with full and frank conversation!
  • Kevin Bridges – proper Glaswegian humour (ye cannae beat it!)
  • Jamie Oliver – eh..............guess who’s cooking!!

Where is the most scenic and far flung paradise-esque place you have visited with your work at the Institute? With work in general?

In my previous time working with the Institute I visited Stellenbosch (South Africa) for a Training Camp and loved it
Also loved Melbourne – “I could live there”

Have you ever had any bizarre/funny incidents with any of the athletes you work with? If so… whom and what?

Not that I’m aware of..........happy to make a story up if you want.......

Which sports stars do you admire (if any) and why?

It’s got to be anyone who makes the necessary sacrifices to be a World Class performer. 

Describe yourself in three words.

Fun Fun Fun (I'm a Leo and I'm hilarious)

Quick fire round:

  • Chocolate or Cheese? Chocolate
  • Edinburgh or Glasgow? The weege every day of the week!!
  • Raucous night out or Cosy night in? Night in – it’s an age thing!
  • Blondes or Brunettes? Blondes cause we’re more intelligent
  • Favourite word? Winner
  • Are you a Dog person or a Cat person? Dog
  • Who rocks more, the Stones or Led Zeppelin? Neither
  • Peanuts or Cashew nuts?  Cashews
  • Batman or Spiderman? Has to be Spiderman