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[+] The Beautiful Alchemy of Suffering

[Deutsche Version]

“The wound is the place where the Light enters you." – Rumi

The Runner's Path of Beautiful Suffering

Every runner knows that peculiar alchemy: the transformation of pain into wisdom, of setback into strength. We run not despite the suffering, but perhaps because of it.

In Dschalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī's (let’s stick with Rumi) profound observation lies a truth that resonates deeply with those who run into the uncertain territory of their own limits. The Persian poet couldn't have ...

[+] Die Schönheit des Leidens

[English Version]

“The wound is the place where the Light enters you." – Rumi
”Die Wunde ist der Ort, an dem das Licht in dich eintritt." – Rumi

Durch das Leid laufen

Jeder Laufende kennt dieses eigenartige Phänomen: Wie sich Schmerz in Weisheit und Rückschläge in Stärke verwandeln. Wir laufen nicht trotz des Leidens, sondern oft gerade seinetwegen.

In Dschalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmīs (ok, wir bleiben bei Rumi) tiefgründiger Beobachtung steckt eine Wahrheit, die jeden Läufer und jede Läuferin beim Au...

Der Mythos des Schmerzfreien Laufens (SPRACHNACHRICHT #125)

Die Sprachnachricht #125 ist Hilferuf. Weiss nicht wo die Reise hingehen soll mit diesem Nicht-Podcast. Ich bin offen für Vorschläge. Schreibt mir!

Außerdem berichte ich aus der Welt des Verletzungsmanagements und hab ein paar gute Tips parat für alle denen was weh tut, die aber trotzdem laufen (wollen).

Viel Freude beim Hören.
Chris aka Das Z

Shownotes

Passender Das Z Letter zur Sprachnachricht

On Repeat Empfehlung 1: Maylene & the Sons of Disaster – Dry The River

On Repeat Empfehlung 2: Shelter - Bet...

All Things Will Pass

The Route Of Samsara

Each collection I create for my running brand Willpower, is a bridge between my personal, cultural, social, and political background and running.

Sometimes, the connection is obvious. In other cases, I feel a clear connection, but translating it into words, images, and garment takes a long time.

This was especially true with a collection called "Route of Samsara," which was relaunched this week.

I wrote about the entire creative process at Willpower a while ago:

But let's go bac...

The Myth of Pain-Free Running: Embracing the Art of Injury Management

“The path of every runner is paved with ice packs, foam rollers, and the occasional limp.” – Unknown

The Myth of the Pain-Free Runner

Remember that magical time when you could run without anything hurting? Me neither.

The uncomfortable truth is that the phase in a runner's life when they can run completely carefree – without minor aches or concerning twinges – is vanishingly brief.

When you start running, something always hurts because your body is adapting. Years later, something always hurts beca...

Between Start and Finish: The Hidden World of Ultrarunning

“I’ve seen things…”

Everyone knows the beginning and the end of an ultramarathon. Properly documented with photos, videos and live streams. But what happens in between?

This is about the "interim times" – countless moments of tiny and existential crises, strange encounters, crucial decisions, tears of joy and sorrow, confusion and clarity. The hidden world that turns ultra runs into a life of their own.

Things you usually don't mention in a race recap.

“I've seen things you people wouldn't believe....

Race Report vom IATF Vertical & K65 (SPRACHNACHRICHT #124)

Auch die Sprachnachricht #124 ist ein Rennbericht. Dieses Mal vom IATF (Innsbruck Alpine Trailrun Festival). Um genau zu sein von meinen zwei Rennen dort, dem Vertical Short und dem K65. Ich erzähle offenherzig was um mich herum und in mir drin passiert ist. Am Ende verrate ich sogar, welchen Schuh ich gelaufen bin.

Viel Freude beim Hören.
Chris aka Das Z

Shownotes

Passender Das Z Letter zur Sprachnachricht

IATF Webseite

On Repeat Empfehlung: DAMNATION A.D. – Wait for a Day

Cover Version von Stephen B...

Neither Here Nor There: The Power of Running In-Between

Yesterday, I took part in a very special race—the Vertical Short, part of the Innsbruck Alpine Trailrun Festival (IATF). The format is simple: over the course of 5 kilometers, runners climb just over 1,000 meters in altitude to reach the summit and the finish line. A classic mountain race.

(Official IATF press photo)

What I hadn’t realized was that this event also served as the Austrian Championships for U18/U20 youth and 60+ senior athletes. So, there I was at the start line, surrounded on one si...

Race Report vom Gapa Trail & Vertical (SPRACHNACHRICHT #123)

In der Sprachnachricht #123 berichte ich von meinem ersten Rennen seit ziemlich genau einem Jahr: Dem Gapa-Trail. Streng genommen waren es sogar zwei Rennen, wenn man den schrulligen Gapa-Vertical noch mit dazu rechnet. Ganz am Rande geht es auch noch kurz um den Boston Marathon. Volles Programm also!

Viel Freude beim Hören.
Chris aka Das Z

Shownotes

Passender Das Z Letter zur Sprachnachricht

Gapa-Trail Webseite

On Repeat Empfehlung: DISRESPECT - Nightbreed

“On Repeat” Spotify Playlist

Gefällt dir das a...

What I owe the Boston Marathon

The venerable Boston Marathon celebrated its 129th running this past Monday. While the elite performances were certainly spectacular, what caught my attention was everything surrounding the race itself – the marketing efforts large and small, and the extensive coverage by countless publications, sports personalities, (former) professional runners and their teams. The Boston Marathon commands a unique reverence in the running world. And for good reason.

My Boston Marathon

I ran Boston in 2019, and ...