Rose George started running while on a container ship researching a book. Her crewmates included a homesick lad using exercise as therapy. Did you start in a similarly unlikely environment or was your motivation unusual?
The barefoot trend has been embraced by lots of runners, but what about the long-term effects on the body? Cushioned-shoe devotee Michael Crawley writes in defence of trainers
Ian Williams: Running extra fast in bursts, with short recovery breaks, is a great way to improve your speed and overall fitness. But it's not for novices, so take it easy to begin with
The training technique could be described as 'gymnastics meets Olympic lifting' and has been known to leave people incontinent with exhaustion. So is it for you?
Lucy Marcovitch: My right foot is a very odd shape, but with the right shoes and socks I can still enjoy running. And for me, yoga is a godsend. Fellow bunion-sufferers, have you any tips to share?
Walking makes us healthy and happy, and there are plenty of ways to fit it into the day: walking to work, wandering book clubs or even training for a charity trek. Where do you walk?