Jonathan running
JONATHAN · #1301
The road to December 13
13.1
No shortcuts.
Just miles.
Dallas Half MarathonSub-2:15
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Jonathan on his running journey
Why I run

This is my
transformation.

I’m documenting every early alarm, hard mile, breakthrough, and setback on the road to my first half marathon. December 13 is the finish line—but becoming someone who keeps showing up is the real goal.

Let’s get to work.
The target

Numbers that matter.

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The journey so far

Built one week at a time.

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Every mile tells a story.

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The race is one morning. The transformation happens in all the mornings before it.
Jonathan West

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Training Progress
The 14-Week Plan
September 1 – December 13, 2026
Base building now · Official plan begins September 1
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Base Phase

Week 1 · First Steps

September 1–7

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Next workoutMonday · 3 easy miles
Long runSaturday · 6 miles
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Week-by-Week Training

Planned vs. Completed Mileage
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Recent Runs
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Race Results
On the Clock
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Running Journal
The Long Miles
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What Keeps Me Moving
Gear & Fuel

The products I actually train with, what works for me, and what I am still testing. This page is built to stay honest: favorites are separated from gear I simply want to try.

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Fuel & Recovery

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My Running Wishlist

Gear I am saving for or interested in testing on the road to 13.1.

Wishlist link coming soon

Products should only be labeled favorites after real use. Wishlist items are not endorsements.

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