Classic Interview - Sophie Raworth In Sunny Richmond
From Running Commentary by Rob Deering and Paul Tonkinson
May 18, 2026 · 1h 5m · Season 1 · Episode 595
About this episode
Rob interviews Sophie Raworth about her running experiences and her new book.
Five years ago - and not long after lockdown - Rob took a turn with Sophie Raworth on one of her go-to routes. Featuring canine company, running into deserted London and other crazy memories from COVID, the Great North Run 2021, a noisy stag, coming back from injury, cancelled, virtual and imminent London Marathons, running in new places near and far, apps, castles and maps, flightpath fun, the Marathon Des Sables, the strength that running gives you, and a look ahead to 2022...Thank you Sophie. Her brilliant, bestselling new book Running On Air is available here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-on-air/sophie-raworth/9781399426336While we're on books, you can pre-order Paul's NEW BOOK here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 SUBSCRIBE at https://runcompod.supercast.com/ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more.Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Rob Deering, Paul Tonkinson
Guest: Sophie Raworth
Topics covered
- running
- interviews
- COVID-19
- marathons
- books
- injury recovery
Keywords
- Sophie Raworth
- running
- Great North Run
- London Marathon
- COVID-19
- Marathon Des Sables
- books
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Running On Air, Running Through Sand, Running Tracks
Places: Richmond, London
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