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January 18, 2024

I talked to the Marathon, and she taught me 5 things

Seven weeks ago, I ran the Valencia Marathon.

It was not only a great experience, I also learned a lot. It’s only my second completed marathon training cycle – and the first one culminating in an actual race – after a 3-year road marathon hiatus. Both preparations have been supervised by my (not so) new coach, Karim Ramadan. Everything is different compared to my original introduction to the marathon, and my learning curve is steeper than ever.

Not to self: I probably need a separate Das Z Lette...

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Published on January 18, 2024 22:45

January 11, 2024

Das Herz vor der Uhr (SPRACHNACHRICHT #51)

In der Sprachnachricht #51 stellt Chris Z einen Magazinartikel vor, den er für die Runner’s World Januar Ausgabe geschrieben hat. Er handelt von einem ganz besonderen Rennen, dem Sierre-Zinal in der Schweiz. Außerdem erklärt Chris warum er großer Fan von Neujahrsvorsätzen ist und wie er sich seine baut.

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Runner’s World Ausgabe Januar 2024

Das Z Letter über Sierre-Zinal

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Published on January 11, 2024 23:44

The Heart Before The Watch

My 2022 Western States race has left a big mark on my running world. “Completely empty and, at the same time, completely full” was how I often described it. As a consequence, my 2023 season was not characterized by possessive running projects and more life-changing races. There was, however, one particular race that left a lasting impression on me: Sierre-Zinal.

The author sitting on the ground of the finish line of Sierre-Zinal race 2023 (Finish line moment at Sierre-Zinal, 2023, photo by Chris Drüke)

In a broader sense, Sierre-Zinal was the lifeline on which I pulled myse...

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Published on January 11, 2024 22:05

January 5, 2024

Seelen für Sohlen (SPRACHNACHRICHT #50)

In der Sprachnachricht #50 erklärt Chris Z warum er denkt, dass Endorsement-Programme und Ambassador Deals im Laufsport (und in der Musikindustrie) ungerecht sind. Was die Läuferinnen und Läufer investieren steht in keinem Verhältnis zu ein paar Gratis-Schuhen. Chris stellt ein paar durchaus streitbare Thesen auf und freut sich auf das Feedback.

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Published on January 05, 2024 01:18

Soul for Soles

It’s the turn of the year, again, and most pro and semi-pro athletes in running make their most important announcement of the season. At least from their standpoint.

Parting ways with old sponsors, renewing cooperations, or teasing some “big changes,” which, in most cases, means announcing a new sponsor.

Even not-so-elite runners are very excited about this topic, although in their case it’s much less a question of sheer survival (“How do I pay my rent?”), but rather of reputation and status withi...

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Published on January 05, 2024 00:10

December 29, 2023

Jahresabschluss 2023 (SPRACHNACHRICHT #49)

In der Sprachnachricht #49 erklärt Chris Z warum 2023 ein besonders spannendes, aber ebenso herzliches Jahr war. Ausserdem offenbart er die Top 5 Das Z Letter waren und warum.

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December 28, 2023

Human Bonds

Wrapping up 2023

Far too many end of the year postings out there, so I will cut this short: Thank you. What for? For making my 2023 one of the most exciting and enriching ones of my life.

At first glance, it was the courageous endeavors I embarked on, which made my year so moving. My first book, some wild moves with my sports brand Willpower, Das Z Letter, Das Z Sprachnachricht, but also training, racing and a dramatic injury comeback.

But looking at all these projects more closely, they have one t...

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Published on December 28, 2023 23:29

December 22, 2023

To UTMB or not to UTMB? (SPRACHNACHRICHT #48)

In der Sprachnachricht #47 versucht Chris Z zu ergründen, warum der Trail Running Community das Verhalten des UTMB so nahe geht. Er taucht dabei in die verschiedenen Blickwinkel der einzelnen Akteure ein: Marken, Rennveranstalter und natürlich unsere eigenen, die der Trailläuferinnen und Trailläufer.

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December 21, 2023

To UTMB or not to UTMB?

Finish Line of the UTMB in Chamonix, Franace

Registrations for the biggest event in trail and ultrarunning, the UTMB (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc), are currently open. At the same, time criticism and opposition has never been as strong, as it is now. In light of this situation, many are contemplating whether pursuing the dream of racing around the Mont Blanc massif is still worthwhile.

Since the founders of UTMB, the Poletti family, joined forces with the Ironman Group, the world of trail and ultrarunning has been buzzing with discussions. To...

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Published on December 21, 2023 23:59

December 18, 2023

Book Release Party Replay (SPRACHNACHRICHT XL SONDERFOLGE #47)

Outside view of A Little Lost cafe (“Runhundred” vibes at A Little Lost, Photo by Manishe Sina)

ENGLISH: Saturday’s “Runhundred” Book Release Party at the A Little Lost café was just beautiful. I have recorded the Q&A part of the evening. Unfortunately everyone spoke German…

DEUTSCH: Die “Runhundred” Book Release Party im A Little Lost war wunderschön. Es gab leckeren Kaffee, veganen Kuchen und gute Gespräche. Vor allem aber gab es ein Zusammentreffen enorm liebenswerter Menschen, die alle etwas mit mir, aber auch miteinander verbi...

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Published on December 18, 2023 01:47