A Hundred Miles, One Heart

From the Canyons to the Bookstores – And Into Your Hearts

Oct 04, 2024

It's been an exhilarating 10 days since my book Hundert-Meilen-Herz, the big German sister of Runhundred, hit the shelves. I can't begin to express how grateful I am for the incredible response it's received. Whether you've already turned the pages or just picked up your copy: thank you!

Book in the Wild

One of the best parts of this trip so far has been seeing so many of you sharing your thoughts, posting Instagram Stories (keep ‘em coming!) and showing how you've immersed yourself in the book. Every time I see a post of you reading Hundert-Meilen-Herz, it reminds me that the effort, the headaches, and the endless hours spent writing – and then completely re-writing the book in German – have truly connected with people. And that's everything.

A Way to Bond

I wrote Hundert-Meilen-Herz and Runhundred in the hope that my story would resonate with you, whether you've run a hundred miles yourself, dream of doing so, or simply love a story of courage, doubt, hope, self-abandonment, emotional devastation, resurrection and profound redemption. A truly life-changing experience.

I want you to see yourself in these pages – to find that spark, that inexplicable force, that reminder of what you have left when there is nothing left.

This is a special time for me, and I feel so lucky to have chosen to share my journey with the world. Hundert-Meilen-Herz has become more than a book; it's a part of who I am as a runner and as a person. And it is my way of building a bridge between my experiences and yours.

Readings

Finally, I'm thrilled about those upcoming readings. If you're in the area, I'd love for you to join me – whether you're an avid runner or just curious about the journey. Here's where I'll be:

04.10. Oberaudorf Trail Festival
15:30 Uhr / Café-Bar Leichtsinn, Bad-Trissl-Straße 4, 83080 Oberaudorf
www.oberaudorftrailfestival.com

15.10. Frankfurter Laufshop
19:30 Uhr / Große Friedberger Str. 37-39, 60313 Frankfurt am Main
www.frankfurter-laufshop.de

16.10. Landau Running Company
17:00 Uhr /Kramstraße 25, 76829 Landau
www.landaurunning.de

Let's continue this adventure. On the pages of the book, on the trails and beyond.

I'm full of gratitude and excitement.

Everything Not Running

Thanks again to everyone who has picked up Hundert-Meilen-Herz and Runhundred. Now, I'd like to ask for a small favor that could go a long way.

If you've already read either book, I'd be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave a review on Amazon or Goodreads. It doesn't have to be long or fancy – just a few words about how you felt about the story. These reviews really help others discover the book, and let's face it, they give it a fighting chance out there in the vast sea of titles.

I'm not going to get rich from selling books – far from it – but I do care about reaching more people with the story of my Western States 100 journey. Every single person who connects with the book, especially outside my lovely bubble, feels like a win to me. So if you have a moment, please leave a review. It helps more than you know.