Sophie Raworth will appear in Andover on Sunday, July 12, for a Books at the Barn event at Treerunners near Goodworth Clatford. She will discuss her new book, Running on Air, at an 11.45am start, with attendees asked to arrive at 11.30am.
Books at the Barn, Treerunners
The appearance brings Ms Raworth to a local book discussion tied to a presenter known for fronting the evening news. Her career has also included coverage of major events and interviews with leading global figures, giving the event a wider draw than a standard author talk.
Books at the Barn has built the evening around that mix of broadcasting and running. Running on Air has been described as an inspiring story of mind over matter, and the format gives readers a chance to hear about the book directly before the discussion begins.
London Marathon and Running on Air
The running story at the center of the book is sharper than a simple success tale. Inspired by a friend to attempt the London Marathon, Raworth collapsed just two miles from the finish line, then returned to the sport with determination and went on to complete more than 20 marathons and 10 ultra-marathons.
That sequence is what gives the event its pull: a presenter who became known for live news work is also speaking from lived experience in endurance running. For anyone planning to attend, the practical detail is simple — arrive at 11.30am for the 11.45am start.
Andover on Sunday, July 12
The discussion is set for Sunday, July 12, at Books at the Barn at Treerunners near Goodworth Clatford in Hampshire. For readers deciding whether to go, the schedule is the main action point: show up early enough to be in place before the 11.45am start, because the event begins promptly after the 11.30am arrival time.
