VETERAN Black Pear jogger Stuart Wild has started his annual training sessions for the London Marathon.

Wild completed his 50th marathon at Snowdonia, Wales, in October.

The group meet on Sunday mornings from 8.45am at Perdiswell Leisure Centre, Bilford Road, Worcester.

All runners, especially beginners, are more than welcome to join for the longer training runs.

People are given advice and a simple programme to help them complete a spring marathon or half-marathon.

The club night for Black Pear Joggers is on Monday evenings.

For more information, visit www.blackpearjoggers.org.uk