In June 2024 I ran the Okushinano 100K in Nagano, Japan. It was my first international ultra trail race. Here are some highlights from the day!

Soundtrack: "Within" for strings and piano, written by me and performed with GAIA Quartet (live recording)
thegaiaquartet.com / lizderstine.com

Race stats:
62+ miles
15,000ft elevation gain
15:15:40 finish time
12th place woman

You can view the full race vlog "Finding My Stride in Okushinano" on my channel.

I also wrote a detailed recap of the race here: pinkfeathers.com/archive/findingmystrideinokushinano

About:
My name is Liz Derstine and I’m a professional musician, writer, and enthusiastic trail runner and hiker. I’ve set FKTs (Fastest Known Times) for women on the Appalachian Trail northbound, Vermont’s Long Trail, the Pinhoti Trail in Georgia/Alabama, SCAR (Smokies Challenge Adventure Run), and the Swiss Via Alpina. I began this channel as a way to chronicle my outdoor adventures and keep in touch with those that have enjoyed following along and being part of my wild journey.

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