At 74, Henry Fee is still going strong - and he's running the Nationwide Swindon Half-Marathon to prove it.

Henry, from Middleleaze, is entering Sunday's race, and it will be his 15th half-marathon to date.

He said: "I'll probably get a few aches and pains afterwards. But apart from that I'm in good health, which is why I keep doing it."

Henry, a retired Plessey employee, only took up running in his fifties and entered his first London Marathon at the age of 57.

He said: "I was brought up in London, so running it was like a trip down memory lane. Family and friends used to line the route near my former home and cheer me on."

This year Henry will be running with his grandson Mark, 25, who is travelling from Worcester.

Henry said: "We're really looking forward to it. It's the first time we've run together - he'll drag me along or I'll drag him along. Either way, I'm determined to finish and am raising money for the Prospect Hospice."

There is no secret to Henry's fitness - just plenty of exercise and a healthy diet.

He said: "I go to the gym for a workout twice a week. I also do a long run on Sunday. I don't smoke and try to eat healthily. Friends think I'm a bit mad, but I must be doing something right because I feel pretty fit."

There is still time to enter the half-marathon, multi-terrain or fun runs, organised by Swindon Council and sponsored by Nationwide.

The half-marathon is open to adults of all ages and abilities, the multi-terrain is for people aged 15 and above and the fun run is for all ages, though children under eight must be accompanied by an adult.

People can enter on the day and are advised to report to the registration tent, in Pipers Way, between 8am and 10.30am.

Coun Justin Tomlinson, cabinet member for leisure, culture and recreation, said: "Age is no barrier to entering the Nationwide Swindon Half-Marathon. I wish Henry Fee, and the many other veterans entering, the best of luck in this exciting event for the whole community."