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As the weather is starting to get better, more Canadians are thinking about getting into running, either as a competitive sport or just a way to stay healthy. And what a time to get started – running clubs are invading sidewalks across the country, and marathons are filling up with avid runners.

But knowing where to start can be a challenge, and especially how to do it safely.

On Thursday, April 30 at 1 p.m. ET, reporters Alex Cyr and Ben Kaplan will be answering reader questions on how to get into running, both as a hobby and competitively. Cyr wrote a series for The Globe on how to prepare for long-distance running competitions and the most common misconceptions about starting to run, and Kaplan is the author of Feet, Don’t Fail Me Now: The Rogue’s Guide to Running the Marathon and the editor of iRun Magazine.

How is training for a marathon different than other long-distance running? How can you run safely at an older age? Are your shoes important? Submit your questions now.