In June 2024 I ran the Okushinano 100K in Nagano, Japan. It was my first international ultra trail race. Here's a glimpse into how the day went! I'm still new at this vlogging thing! To read more about what was going through my head during this race check out my detailed written recap: pinkfeathers.com/archive/finding-my-stride-in-okushinano Intro/outro music: "Within" for strings and piano written by me and performed by GAIA Quartet and myself! ( thegaiaquartet.com / lizderstine.com ) 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. Subscribe to my newsletter: pinkfeathers.com instagram.com/pinkfeathers facebook.com/pinkfeathers twitter.com/pinkfeathers If you're picking up what I'm putting down, please consider supporting my work! buymeacoffee.com/pinkfeathers Venmo: venmo.com/liz-derstine Paypal: paypal.me/lizderstine