The Half Marathoner
Terrell Johnson, Charles Zuckerman, Abby Heffern, Carlos SanchezFor anyone who loves running — and wants to get more out of life through it.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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Life is a three-act play
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It was a cold February day, almost 25 years ago.
I drove downtown, like I did every day, to the big glass building that housed the tech consulting company I worked for. I parked in the garage, took the elevator and then an...
You have to try
I like to think of myself as a good person. (You probably do too, I imagine.) To be honest, it’s not something I think about a lot; at the age I am now, 55, most days I don’t even question it.
But sometimes there are moments — not often, j...
The journey of a thousand miles...
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About fifteen or so years ago, long before this newsletter was even a twinkle in my eye, a friend of mine would give me a call right around this time of year.
“Terrell, you know what time it is, right?”
I’d pause, then reme...
The Sunday Run: August 30, 2026
A weekly collection of things worth running toward, reading, listening to, thinking about + discovering, plus races in Northern Ireland, New York City, San Luis Obispo, Birmingham + the French Riviera
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💬 Should we train together this fall?
The past few years, we’ve trained for the half marathon distance together as a group, even though we’re dispersed all around the globe.
I’ve sent out weekly training plans — for different schedules/dates, from a 12-week to an 18-week trai...
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Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Terrell is a dad, runner, and writer of The Half Marathoner newsletter.
I am retired architect, ultramarathon runner, and have been at times a personal trainer.
I’m a run & strength coach writing about what 14 ultras & 8 years of coaching have taught me & showing you that the half marathon, marathon or ultra you keep thinking about is more possible than you realize. \ud83c\udfc3\ud83c\udffb♀️✨
Carlos is a dedicated family man and a Texas marathon runner. In 2026, he and granddaughter Mia made history as the first documented grandfather-granddaughter duo to qualify for and run the Boston Marathon together, featured on many media outlets.
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