MIKE Schofield, from Where Next Association in Redditch, is lacing up his running shoes for the second time this year to raise money for the organisation.

Mr Schofield has already run the London Marathon this Spring, and now he’s heading north to attempt the Great North Run.

The Great North Run spans 13.1 miles, taking runners from Newcastle, through Gateshead to finish at the coast in South Shields.

Mr Franklin, who works as manager at Shades of Green garden centre in Redditch, in running on behalf of the work experience and training charity, Where Next.

To sponsor him, call 01527 69955, or write to Wellesbourne Close, Easemore Road, Redditch B98 8ER.