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May 22, 2025
All Things Will Pass
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...
May 15, 2025
The Myth of Pain-Free Running: Embracing the Art of Injury Management
The Myth of the Pain-Free Runner“The path of every runner is paved with ice packs, foam rollers, and the occasional limp.” – Unknown
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...
May 8, 2025
Between Start and Finish: The Hidden World of Ultrarunning
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....
May 5, 2025
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
Passender Das Z Letter zur Sprachnachricht
On Repeat Empfehlung: DAMNATION A.D. – Wait for a Day
Cover Version von Stephen B...
May 2, 2025
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...
April 27, 2025
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
Passender Das Z Letter zur Sprachnachricht
On Repeat Empfehlung: DISRESPECT - Nightbreed
“On Repeat” Spotify Playlist
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April 25, 2025
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 MarathonI ran Boston in 2019, and ...
April 18, 2025
Schreibfieber (SPRACHNACHRICHT #122)
In der Sprachnachricht #122 sende ich Grüße von einer ungeplant langen Writecation. Mir ist ein Buchprojekt dazwischen gekommen. Außerdem erzähle ich, wie man beim Track Tuesday alles richtig machen kann.
Viel Freude beim Hören.
Chris aka Das Z
Passender Das Z Letter zur Sprachnachricht
Bilder vom Track Tuesday
On Repeat Empfehlung: SHOCKWAVE “Swindle”
“On Repeat” Spotify Playlist
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Writing Fever
Just a quick note from me today. I've been on a Writecation this week. You remember, it's that "eat-sleep-write" thing. I only leave the house to run.
(Photo by Max Auer)I was only supposed to retreat to my cave for three days, but now it's been almost a week. The plan was to organize my thoughts (and notes) a bit and think about what my next book project might look like. Well, now I'm in the middle of it.
It feels a little strange, probably like when you get pregnant unexpectedly. A book project ...
April 14, 2025
Immer Weiterbrennen statt Ausbrennen (SPRACHNACHRICHT #121)
In der Sprachnachricht #121 betrachte ich das Phänomen des “Burn-On” im Gegensatz zum weithin bekannten “Burnout”. Wie immer nehme ich dabei Bezug auf mein eigenes Leben anstatt auf andere zu zeigen und diskutiere frühe Erkennungszeichen und mögliche Gegenmaßnahmen.
Viel Freude beim Hören.
Chris aka Das Z
Passender Das Z Letter zur Sprachnachricht
On Repeat Empfehlung: HEAVEN SHALL BURN “Revocation of Compliance”
“On Repeat” Spotify Playlist
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