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Runhundred is the debut book of Chris Zehetleitner about his life-changing experiences at the Western States Endurance Run

RUNHUNDRED - Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 (Book)
RUNHUNDRED - Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 (Book)
RUNHUNDRED - Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 (Book)
RUNHUNDRED - Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 (Book)
RUNHUNDRED - Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 (Book)
RUNHUNDRED - Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 (Book)
RUNHUNDRED - Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 (Book)
RUNHUNDRED - Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 (Book)
RUNHUNDRED - Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 (Book)
RUNHUNDRED - Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 (Book)
RUNHUNDRED - Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 (Book)
RUNHUNDRED - Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 (Book)
RUNHUNDRED - Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 (Book)
RUNHUNDRED - Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 (Book)
RUNHUNDRED - Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 (Book)
RUNHUNDRED - Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 (Book)
RUNHUNDRED - Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 (Book)
RUNHUNDRED - Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 (Book)
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RUNHUNDRED - Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 (Book)

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Our founder Chris Z's debut book about his life-changing experience at the Western States Endurance Run. Willpower is an exclusive distribution partner for this book. Also check out our bundles.

  • Signed by the author
  • Format: Paperback
  • Size: 262 Pages
  • Release Date: 01.12.2023
  • Language: English
  • Color: Yes
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What's left when there's nothing left? 

Amid scorching heat and the Sierra Nevada wilderness, Chris Zehetleitner faces a profound question during his first 100-mile ultramarathon, the Western States En- durance Run: "What's left when there's nothing left?" 

Venturing into this grueling race, Chris discovers it can't be conquered through meticulous planning or a diligent physical preparation alone. While enduring the impossible, he realizes that he has to silence his mind and run with his heart. This revelation isn’t just a turning point in the race; it transformed his entire life. 

In his debut book, Runhundred, Chris Zehetleitner fearlessly opens up his soul and outspokenly shares his innermost thoughts and emotions from this life-changing experience. With unprecedented candor and authenticity, Runhundred stands apart from typical self-congratulatory runner tales or generic guidebooks. It's a genuine, grounded account of what ultrarunning truly means. Not just as a sport, but as a deep enrichment to life itself. 

This book also pays tribute to the oldest and most iconic 100-mile ultramarathon in the world and describes this exceptional race in great detail. The Western States Endurance Run has written countless gripping stories over the decades. This one is called Runhundred. 

Testimonials

"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

 

"You might read this book and simply like it. However, you might as well shed some tears while reading this. Just like I did." – Henning Lenertz, Runner’s World Editor

 

"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'

 

"100 miles are long. Long enough to fill a book with one single run? But Chris abolished my doubts: this book is written by a levelhead but tells the story of a runner, who punk-heartedly reached the finish line of his dream-race." – Benni Bublak, Ultratrailrunner

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Testimonials

"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
WSER Top10 Finisher

"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

"You might read this book and simply like it. However, you might well shed some tears while reading this. Just like I did."

Henning Lenertz
 Runner’s World Editor

"Runhundred is a wonderful insight into ultrarunning for all to experience. Through Chris' writing, the reader can virtually feel what running 100 miles is truly like. It is an incredibly descriptive and captivating recounting of his long journey on foot. Through the preparation phase, to the start line in Olympic Valley, to the finish line in Auburn and everything in between, one rides the highs and lows with him."

Mat Grills
Australian Ultrarunner

"It's hard for me to look at RUNHUNDRED in a neutral way. I've seen firsthand how the person I love falls apart and gives up. But Ive also seen him retrieve himself through running, which I adore as well. Fortunately, I still don't understand his weird cutoff time calculation, so it remained only to hope that his situation will get better at some point. It would be the greatest recognition for the book if readers, faced with their own challenges, remembered this possibility."

Lisa Mehl
Ultrarunner | Western States Crew Captain | and author's wife

"100 miles are long. Long enough to fill a book with one single run? But Chris abolished my doubts: this book is written by a levelhead but tells the story of a runner, who punk-heartedly reached the finish line of his dream-race."

Benni Bublak
Ultratrailrunner
Runhundred
About the Book

When a level-headed amateur runner is granted the chance to run the grueling hot Western States Endurance Run, he discovers that his epic journey to the finish line is about much more than just battling the heat.

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Chris Zehetleitner
About the Author

Chris Zehetleitner is a 44-year-old writer, ultrarunner, cat lover, coffee connoisseur and former touring musician and music professional from Munich, Germany.

He is the founder and owner of the running clothing brand WILLPOWER and a couple of other more or less visible side hustles.

Chris runs the Das Z Letter running blog and newsletter and occasionally contributes stories to Like the Wind Magazine, Runner’s World, and Laufzeit. He started running rather late in his life, when he was 34, and he hasn’t stopped since. Together with his wife Lisa, he enjoys life and running to the fullest and looks forward to many more exciting running projects in the future.

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Western States Endurance Run
About Western States 100

The Western States Endurance Run (also known as "Western States 100" or "Western States") is the oldest and most iconic 100-mile ultramarathon in the world. It takes place each June in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. Participants of the race have to climb 18,090 feet (5,500 m) and descent 22,970 feet (7,000 m). Besides running at high altitude and rugged back country terrain, the intense heat up to 104 degree Fahrenheit (40 degree Celsius) is one of the major challenges of Western States.

Alongside the UTMB in Chamonix, France, the Western States Endurance Run is the most competitive and most sought-after ultrarunning event in the world. Almost without exception Western States sees the most outstanding athletic performances of our sport every year. It repeatedly redefines what is possible in ultra trail running and endurance sports in general. To almost every ultrarunner, it is the biggest dream and greatest honor to be a part of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes. Just like any item you order from Willpower, we want you to be happy with your stuff. You can return anything, anytime.

If you order only the book (without a bundle) we offer lowered shipping rates:

  • 1.90€ (Germany)
  • 6.90€ (Worldwide)

Yes it is, as paperback and ebook. However, you won't find any of these shirt bundles there.

Not yet. But there will be. "Runhundred" is Chris Zehetleitner's debut book.

Yes. In 2024 there will be a German language version of "Runhundred". No publish date has been assigned yet, though.