Runner turns his paws to a cause

Andrew Smith is putting his paws to the pavement to raise money for man's best friend.

The Wellington fitness trainer, formerly from Yorkshire, will run his first marathon on Sunday in a furry costume, with all proceeds going to the SPCA.

"I'm pretty optimistic, because I'm running it for the SPCA, so I've kind of got to do it. I'm sure there'll be plenty of jokes about stopping at every lamp-post, and nicking people's picnics." MORE>>