Liz Derstine

On Perseverance and Hope. pinkfeathers.com/archive/on-per…

Excited to be nominated for @fastestknowntime of the year for my record setting traverse across Switzerland on the Via Alpina. Here’s a clip from the highest point of the route. Pure exhaustion and contentedness! Read my full trip report at mercuryontherun.com/swiss-via-alpi….

With high snow in the Sierra, many people thought this wouldn't be a year for records on the PCT but Karel Sabbe shattered the FKT by over 5 days(!). Loved writing this story for @trailrunnermag about how Karel executed such an impressive run. trailrunnermag.com/people/karel-s…

Some thoughts ahead of my upcoming @FastestKnown time attempt on the Colorado Trail with @TaraDower. mercuryontherun.com/blog/a-colorad…

@JeffGarmire Sounds like my kinda race😎 good luck!

Always read the fine print… apparently my 50 miler tomorrow starts at 2am 🤣. I would not choose to be this way #ultrarunning

July 7, 2020, @pinkfeathers set out to hike the 2,193-mile AT, as fast as possible. What she didn't know then was the ripple effect this adventure would have on her life for years to come. She tells the whole story on the podcast. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lis…

Swiss Via Alpina FKT attempt Day 5 - Time to tackle the big daddy of Swiss Alpine passes and the highest point of the Swiss Via Alpina Trail: Hohtürli! mercuryontherun.com/blog/swiss-via…

@RuthKanagy @buymeacoffee Woohoo!! Thank you @RuthKanagy!

Swiss Via Alpina FKT Attempt Day 3 Recap - the realization that mind-blowingly steep trails and roads perched perilously on mountainsides are just a way of life here. Plus navigating my first snowfield up to Surenenpass! mercuryontherun.com/blog/swiss-via…

Swiss Via Alpina FKT Attempt Day 2: Mountain Passes, Cow Traffic Jams, and Ice Cream (oh my) mercuryontherun.com/blog/swiss-via…

I just hiked across Switzerland in a self-supported FKT attempt on the Swiss Via Alpina! Day 1 consisted of a redeye flight from Boston, traveling via train, bus, and taxi to Lichtenstein, then immediately hiking 26 miles before the sun went down. mercuryontherun.com/blog/swiss-via…

Grüezi from Switzerland! mercuryontherun.com/blog/grezi-fro…

Attention Graduating NCAA Distance Women: If you would like to continue your T&F career but aren't quite at the level where you can get an agent/shoe company deal, this fellowship might work for you. Via gtc-elite.org.

This is so terribly sad. nytimes.com/2023/06/13/spo…

@jonduenas At least look into it! It’s a pretty cool town!

@jonduenas Haha, yes it can be. The summers are nice!

@jonduenas Portland, ME?

Can’t get over this green, just moments from the shore! #outerbanks #obx #currituck

Arrives at the Outer Banks. Immediately finds nature preserve. Immediately takes selfie.🤪 Happy to be here!

Thanks to all that attended or tuned into my first year Master’s recital! We capped it off with a tune I wrote “Appalachian Ostinato” based on a melody that was floating around in my head while thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail.