The Half Marathoner
Terrell Johnson, Catherine Jones, Jenn Woltjen, Abby Heffern, Carlos SanchezA running newsletter that isn't (just) about running
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 1298 | Founded | 8 years ago | Last Issue | 8 days ago |
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Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Terrell is a dad, runner, and writer of The Half Marathoner newsletter.
Aspiring cycling journalist and avid cycling fan writing about women's professional cycling. Serious about women's cycling, silly about everything else.
Writer, photographer & outdoor adventurer sharing stories from the Adirondacks, Finger Lakes & beyond. Hiker, paddler & XC skier. Contributor to Adirondack Explorer/Almanack & Backcountry Journal.
I’m a run & strength coach and 14x ultramarathoner writing about how to get back into running, actually stick with it & make progress, and feel like yourself again. ✨
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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