When the dream settles in me to one day stand at the starting line of the most historically significant 100-mile ultramarathon in the world, the task feels physically and mentally far beyond my imagination. How could I possibly run 161 challenging kilometers through the wilderness of California's Sierra Nevada? The Western States 100 traverses snow-covered peaks and deep canyons. Several thousand meters of elevation await on the route between Squaw Valley and Auburn. But this ultra-trail captivates me. On my journey to fulfill my sporting dream, I experience many incredible running adventures. I have documented my experiences in this book. Over 200 pages feature selected accounts of various races both at home and abroad. Naturally, there is an exclusive chapter dedicated to the Western States 100.