Sophie Raworth
Sophie Raworth is a journalist, newsreader, broadcaster and long distance runner. She is also a columnist for Runner's World UK.
‘Why I’m hanging up my carbon-plate shoes – at least until my feet and ankles are stronger’
I suffered a stress fracture after upping my training in super shoes – and it seems I’m not the only one
Here’s how to apply for a Good For Age or Championship place in the London Marathon
Eyeing up an entry into the London Marathon? Here’s how fast you need to run to qualify for a spot in the world-famous race
Raworth on the Run: the perils of painkillers
In her new column for RW The BBC broadcaster and
Raworth on the Run: Saying farewell to my parkrun pal
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Raworth on the Run: ‘Why I’ve gone loopy for Backyard Ultras’
RW columnist Sophie Raworth happened upon a Backyard Ultra – and now she’s considering signing up
Raworth on the Run: 'Why I'm cramming in the calf raises'
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Raworth on the Run: 'How not running has taught me a valuable lesson about running'
Sophie Raworth reflects on her period of enforced rest from running and tells us why she won't panic so much next time injury strikes
Raworth on the Run: Stop, look, listen to your heart
In her latest column for
The extraordinary rise of Rose Harvey
From running in lockdown to competing at the 2024 Olympic Games, via a car accident, Harvey’s marathon journey continues to astound
Raworth on the Run: When injury strikes, take a lesson from the elites
Sophie's fractured her ankle and is told she can't run – or exercise – for six weeks. How will she cope? She turns to the elites for some words of advice...
Raworth on the Run: 'Good For Age places inspire runners across the ages'
In her May column, Sophie Raworth talks to London Marathon's race director Hugh Brasher about the benefits of Good For Age places – and why times are getting faster
Raworth on the Run: Who’s for Bark Run? Welcome to the world of Canicross
In her June column, Sophie and her cavapoo Luna try out a Canicross race and meet some serious competitors
Raworth on the Run: 'Take the lead and start running with your dog'
In her March column, Sophie takes her Cavapoo Luna to meet dog marathoners – and wonders how far Luna can go in the dog running world...
Raworth on the Run: 'Training for the mountains is a steep learning curve'
In her July column for RW, Sophie turns to the experts to find out the best ways to train for a hilly trail race while living in a city
Raworth on the Run: ‘How I’m trying to outrun the Marathon Demons’
In this month’s column, BBC broadcaster and serial marathoner Sophie Raworth looks at the mental battle of running 26.2 miles
Raworth on the Run: 'My joints are still more than capable of carrying me along'
Sophie's been for an MRI scan and is given good news about her knees. She's also been finding out about the latest research on running and joint health
Raworth on the Run: 'It's never too late to start'
The BBC broadcaster and RW column, Sophie introduces her running heroine, Jacquie Millet, who at 71 years old is still running sub-4:00 marathons
Raworth on the Run: Why I'm raising the bar on strength training
In her second column for RW, Sophie gives the lowdown on her new strength training routine – and tells us why she's loving lifting heavy
Raworth on the Run: The friendliness of the long-distance runner
In her October column, Sophie Raworth takes a look at heart rate variability RW, BBC newsreader Sophie Raworth talks about the wonderful network of friends she has forged through running – including her friendship with one very special running buddy...
Raworth on the Run: 'Running has taught me I'm stronger than I imagined'
The BBC broadcaster and RW, BBC newsreader Sophie Raworth shares how she started running – and how running has given her a level of confidence which she lacked in her twenties and thirties