Mary McClung was raised in 'the scheme' in Kilmarnock. A notorious housing estate previously depicted in an infamous documentary highlighting its poverty, violence & drink & drug culture. It was previously declared one of the worst places in Scotland to raise a family. However from a very young age Mary recalls having a determination not to allow this to hold her back & had a drive & ambition to succeed.
This success would come around at a very young age & in the form of athletics. Mary discovered she had a real talent as a runner & this would see her head to The University Of Georgia in the USA for a scholarship in Athletics.
Listen as Mary reminisces of her Uni days, the highs & lows of her running career, her brief stint working with the police force & her career today as a highly successful Mental Fitness Expert & High Performance & Transformational Coach.
Mary currently works with Elite Athletes in helping them fine tune their success from a psychological & emotional perspective. She has a Masters Degree in Performance Psychology.
A very interesting & informative Episode. A must listen.