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An aerial view of runners and spectators on Tower Bridge during the London Marathon on April 26.Jaimi Joy/Reuters

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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.

Want to get into running? Submit your questions now

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. Leave your question in the form below, or send an e-mail to audience@globeandmail.com.