East Cheshire Harriers' Emila Platt is relishing the opportunity to make her mark in the running world.
The 17-year-old, who attends Ashton Sixth Form College, has caught the eye with notable performances at competitions across the country, and is now aiming to represent England in the not-too-distant future.
We went down to a session on Thursday evening and spoke to Emlia ahead of her performance in the National Road Relays in Birmingham on Saturday.

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