If you're new to the series, you can get started with my intro below. Otherwise, just scroll to the right to pick up where you left off.
Happy reading and running!
NOTE: DO NOT read and run at the same time. It's quite dangerous. Enjoy!
Part I: The Introduction
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Hiya! I'm Scott, senior editor for ACTIVE.com, and I'm about to run my first half marathon. Wait... what?
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A Half Marathon Near YouPart II: Making Great Strides
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Apparently I'm really doing this, so I guess I better get the right shoes. Join me as I get my first gait analysis (don't worry, the tests came back negative) to see what kind of running shoe is right for me.
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A Half Marathon Near YouPart III: Unleashed
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Seriously though, I actually have to do this? Fine. I'm gonna need my music though, but I'm sick of my headphones getting tangled up when I run. What are these "wireless headphones" you speak of? Witchcraft, I say!
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A Half Marathon Near YouPart IV: Watch Yourself
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If I'm actually gonna go through with this I guess I better figure out how long it'll take me to run 13.1 (!) miles. I try out my first running watch to see if I can make sense of this newfangled technology.
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A Half Marathon Near YouPart V: Compress for Success
5 of 8You win, running community! I finally ditched my cotton apparel for some real running gear. I also tried out this fancy fuel belt.
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A Half Marathon Near YouPart VI: Give Me Fuel
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Time to try out some supplements so I have enough energy and don't pass out on the race course. What is energy gel made of, exactly?
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A Half Marathon Near YouPart VII: No One Told Me it Was Going to Feel Like This
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Scott reflects on completing his first half marathon and considers the possibility of training for a full.
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