A 40-YEAR-OLD who only took up running a year ago is preparing for the Bath Marathon on Sunday.

Iain Golby, from Harnham, is raising money for the Stars Appeal breast cancer campaign.

He said: “I have quite a close connection to the hospital with friends and family members having been treated there and decided the time was right to do the Bath Marathon and fundraise for the hospital.”

To support Ian, pictured, on his mission and help raise money for the campaign visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/IainGolby.