BBC's Sophie Raworth on Her Love for the Man v Horse Race

Sophie Raworth, the presenter of BBC News at Six, has shared her strong enthusiasm for the Man v Horse race, held annually in Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, where participants race against horses over a distance of roughly 22 miles. Having started running in her forties, Raworth has competed four times and secured her sole trophy there. Initiated in 1980 following a pub discussion on whether humans or horses are swifter across rugged landscapes, it took 25 years for a person to outrun all the horses. This year's event, set for 13 June, marks the 45th iteration. Raworth, who first entered eight years ago, labeled it the "funniest race" and finished second in the over-45s category in 2018, outpacing over 20 horses. Additionally, she will participate in the Hay Festival in Powys this summer to promote her new book, "Running on Air."