Runhundred is out now!
A few words by the author. And others.
What can I say?
Except for, that I am super excited about today.
My first book, “Runhundred” is officially out now, and I couldn’t be more proud of it.
I hope all your pre-orders have arrived already. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the book. If you didn’t pre-order the book, you can now shop it at Amazon as paperback and ebook.
Let’s get social
Share the hell out of “Runhundred”! Use the hashtag #runhundred and show the world your unboxing and reading pleasure photos. After all, it’s Western States lottery tomorrow. What else could you share?
If you like the book, it would help me tremendously, if you left a review on Amazon. Their algorithm is tough as nails and I have bypassed the first few hundred sales by offering my own pre-order via the Willpower onlinestore, instead of Amazon. Reviews help other runners to discover “Runhundred”, so any help is highly appreciated.
Early Testimonials
A few people were lucky enough to read “Runhundred” before everyone else. Here’s a few of the very flattering things they said about the book:
"Western States is not just any race, it is THE race. Chris beautifully captures his highly emotional adventure in his own unique way. Authentically written, his book leaves you craving for more. Chris demonstrates how running can positively transform your life." – Luzia Buehler, 4th Woman at WSER 2022
"This is one of the few books on ultrarunning that I would truly consider a must read. It's thought provoking, well written, and most of all, inspiring. If you're not already an ultrarunner, Runhundred will probably make you one." – Christian Bruneß, former editor in chief of Laufzeit Magazine, Host of 'Vom Laufen Podcast'
"After my debut at Western States this year, while reading, I often found myself smiling, empathizing with Chris, and can confirm the myth. It feels like processing with guidance, running once again in that parallel world. Rarely do I put books aside to contemplate instead of doing something else." – Janosch Kowalczyk, Top 10 finisher at WSER 2023
"RUNHUNDRED is neither a heroic saga nor a training plan. It is an inspiring tale of an amateur runner about a once-in-a-lifetime chance to take part in probably the most historic ultra running competition, the WSER, with all its ups and downs. Both on the journey over all the miles to the finish line and on the perhaps even more arduous journey to the start line. Chris shares honestly, self-reflectively and profoundly what it means to push yourself to the very limit as a runner in order to rediscover your inner self. Great read!" – Christian Lotter, Burger Club
“Read this book. It is very good.” –
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He seriously said that! Then Nico graciously got a bit more specific:
"Runhundred is a fun read that takes you all the way from Olympic Valley to Auburn, California - with all the ups and downs of the race."
Thanks for all the kind words! It's still a surreal experience to know that individuals are actively reading "Runhundred" now, forming their own perspectives and emotions around it.
Lottery Luck
Who would have thought that winning the Western States lottery with just one ridiculous ticket would have such an impact. From running my first 100-Miler, over facing the most profound and life-changing experiences during the race, to writing my first book. If fate exists, it hit hard on all this. I am thankful and I am blessed.
Tomorrow it’s Western States lottery time again. To everyone who’s trying their luck, especially my closest friends, I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you. Western States is much more than just another race that you cross off your bucket list and I know that a lot of you are totally passionate about it.
If you know someone who wins the lottery, please let me know! I will hook him / her up with a free Runhundred book. No bluff, I mean it!
The Dip
Let me contribute one more thought. Today, I received Steven Pressfield's latest newsletter, and it shared:
“Signed copies and gift boxes of ‘The Daily Pressfield’ are flying out the door and I’m depressed. It’s weird. In the hours when you’d think you’d be most gratified, you sometimes only feel deflated. (…) This is what Seth Godin calls “the Dip” and it is a mo-fo.”
I can very much relate to his words. Just like me, Steven Pressfield just published a book. Which is a wonderful coincidence because I greatly appreciate his work. He continues in his newsletter:
“In ‘The War of Art’, I told the story of the first time I finished a manuscript. (…) Victory! I had finally finished something! I went down the street to my friend Paul Rink’s camper (he was a writer, about thirty years older than I, who had mentored me all the way through the book). I told him I had just typed THE END.
‘Good for you,’ Paul said without looking up. ‘Start the next one tomorrow.’ ”
I totally got the point. Fortunately, long before I had finished writing “Runhundred”, I already knew it wouldn’t be my last book. So there's no better time than now to start working on my next book.
Let’s end this Das Z Letter with one more quote from Steven Pressfield’s newsletter:
“There should never be a ‘between books.’ The Dip is too gruesome. We can’t fall into that pit. Our own Resistance will destroy us.”
So it’s back to the grind, brothers and sisters.