The Fascination of Running Up That Hill

Teenage athlete and fell running sensation from Yorkshire, Charlotte Rawstron, talks to Jane Hunt about her progress through the world of athletics and the fascination of running up the seemingly impossible steep fell at Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show - and back down again! Jane discovers how Charlotte got into running up hills and why it's something she loves to do, despite the commitment involved.  She learns of her successes to date and which triumphs have really stood out in Charlotte's athletics career so far. She also discovers more about Charlotte's future goals over the next few years, what events she will most enjoy watching at the Olympics and who has inspired her, so far, in her career.  The duo also discuss the forthcoming Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show, at which Charlotte is the reigning Ladies champion in the Senior Guides race - the prestigious final fell race of the day, in which both men and women compete. They reference the current Ladies record, set pre-Covid and whether or not it can be broken, with a £500 incentive for any woman runner who can. Charlotte also explains what being at this show means to her and the great day out that it comprises for anyone, whether taking part in the fell or track races, Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling events or hound trailing programme, or simply attending as a spectator or family wanting some outdoor fun for a full day in the glorious landscape of the English Lake District.