Wondering whether to tackle Walk1000Miles in 2026? We asked our challengers to speak directly to you to explain why you should definitely do it, and for some advice on getting started. Here’s what they said…

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I started my career as a news journalist, working in frantic newsrooms and reporting on key events. But my heart was always in health – I enjoy writing about things that benefit people, rather than si

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After discovering the power of movement for your mind, 47-year-old Helen Foster, from Yorkshire, experienced a debilitating episode of depression, one that could have cost her her life. Here, she reveals what running means to her

Q Dear Hannah, now it’s dark in the afternoon, I’m struggling to get my steps in. How can I remain safely active during the winter months? Hannah says... A I’m not going to sugarcoat it – there’s no w