Das Z

Writer, Creator And Founder

I'm Chris aka Das Z. I breathe, I think and I write, so you don't have to do it. At least the latter.

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Commercial Writing

Almost everyone can write, but only very few truly enjoy it. I created written and spoken texts for documentary films, commercials, product descriptions, guidelines, manuals, faqs, biographies and mission statements. My texts are simple or beautiful or beautifully simple. I write in English and German language.

Personal Writing

Besides my own blog & newsletter called Das Z Letter, I also write for running magazines such as Runner's World, Laufzeit or Like the Wind. But most of the time I have been working on my first book, called RUNHUNDRED, about my life-changing experiences at the Western States Endurance Run. It is available now on Amazon as ebook and paperback.

Thinking

It's the same as writing. Everyone can do it, but I truly enjoy the process of creating or revealing new concepts and ideas and transcribing them for further use.

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Willpower Running

Running Clothing For The Misfits. Willpower is a value driven running clothing brand for those who don't fit in.

Das Z Letter

Blogging Out Of Step. A running blog for the hungry hearts and unique souls who think, feel and look different from the mass.

Runhundred

No Hands but a Devil's Thumb My first book about the Western States Endurance Run 2022 and how I've learned to run with my heart instead of my head and legs.

Trust The Process Puzzles (R.I.P.)

Jigsaw Puzzles for Runners. Puzzles inspired by the true spirit of running which bring calm and serenity to your and your friends’ rest days for a lifetime.

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About

Munich, Germany is a wonderful city. It is close to the mountains and has exactly my velocity. That's where I live, work and run since 2001.After my studies of American Cultural Science (M.A.), I worked as a usability engineer for the University of Munich and later became the head of the internet as my predecessor used to call himself.Apart from that, I've been a musician and music business professional for most of my life. I've seen the good, the bad and most of all, the ugly and it helped me to understand why people ardently fight any hopeless battle, if they feel passionate about something.Last but not least I started my own running clothing brand in 2015 which has become a six figure business within only 2 years.Everything else in my life evolves around running, cats, espresso coffee and the straight edge.