Published in TUM
Derstine’s Via Alpina reflection
TUM linked her account of heat, storms, early starts and the tension between celebrating and chasing another time.
Athlete
Liz Derstine
RunnerTrail athlete
Liz Derstine is a professional pianist, composer and trail athlete whose outdoor activities include long-distance hiking and running. She writes Pink Feathers, a newsletter she began in December 2020.
- Work and sport
- Pianist, composer and trail athleteSource
4 TUM reports · Published coverage below
Publication history
Coverage over time
4 editorial issues
Distinct issues per publication month. Each issue counts once.
Jul 2024Peak 2Nov 2026
Monthly editorial issue counts: Jul 2024: 0; Aug 2024: 0; Sep 2024: 0; Oct 2024: 0; Nov 2024: 0; Dec 2024: 0; Jan 2025: 0; Feb 2025: 0; Mar 2025: 0; Apr 2025: 0; May 2025: 0; Jun 2025: 1; Jul 2025: 0; Aug 2025: 0; Sep 2025: 0; Oct 2025: 0; Nov 2025: 0; Dec 2025: 0; Jan 2026: 0; Feb 2026: 0; Mar 2026: 0; Apr 2026: 0; May 2026: 0; Jun 2026: 0; Jul 2026: 1; Aug 2026: 2; Sep 2026: 0; Oct 2026: 0; Nov 2026: 0.
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In The Ultra Minute
Newest first
Published in TUM
Derstine’s final-day Via Alpina account
Liz Derstine described a 5 days, 17 hours, 40 minutes finish from Lenk to Montreux through storms and a headlamp failure. The issue explicitly said FKT verification was pending.
Published in TUM
Derstine writes from Dower’s Hardrock crew
Wrote about her first experience crewing a professional runner, supporting Dower through Hardrock’s aid stations and finish.
Published in TUM
Derstine’s 2025 self-supported PCT checkpoint
TUM reported Liz Derstine eleven days into a self-supported Pacific Crest Trail attempt, averaging 43 miles per day. It was an ongoing attempt, not a final record or completed route.
Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: June 24, 2025
Repeated links & other mentions (1)
Repeated link
Derstine’s Hardrock crewing account — repeated link
Repeated link to Liz Derstine’s account of crewing Tara Dower at Hardrock, distinct from a new race result.
Connections
Reported 5 days, 17 hours, 40 minutes finish; FKT verification pending
Swiss Via Alpina
The August 7 account reported a 5-day, 17-hour, 40-minute finish, with FKT verification still pending at publication.
SourceCrewed Dower at Hardrock and wrote about the experience
Tara Dower
Wrote about her first experience crewing a professional runner, supporting Dower through Hardrock’s aid stations and finish.
SourceSources & notes
Coverage details
- 2025 PCT checkpoint
- Day 11 · self-supported attempt in progressA dated checkpoint, not a final time or completed record.Source
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Public background sources checked October 20, 2026. The selection contains 127 published issues.
- Liz Derstine Undated original page; checked October 20, 2026 · Checked Oct 20, 2026
- Fastest Known Time Undated original page; checked October 20, 2026 · Checked Oct 20, 2026
- Liz Derstine / Pink Feathers Published August 5, 2026 · Checked Oct 20, 2026
Public background & sources Checked October 20, 2026
Career context from three original public sources. TUM’s dated reporting appears below.
August 2026 effort
Swiss Via Alpina listing
The FKT registry lists her Swiss Via Alpina self-supported effort at 5 days, 17 hours, 40 minutes.
Fastest Known Time Undated original page; checked October 20, 2026
This is a limited career snapshot, checked October 20, 2026. Source publication dates and event dates are shown separately.
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- Published TUM issueThe Ultra Minute · 2026-08-17
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- Public source linked by TUMpinkfeathers.substack.com · linked in 2026-08-17
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- Published TUM issueThe Ultra Minute · 2026-08-07
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- Public source linked by TUMpinkfeathers.substack.com · linked in 2026-08-07
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- Published TUM issueThe Ultra Minute · 2026-07-24
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- Public source linked by TUMpinkfeathers.substack.com · linked in 2026-07-24
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- Published TUM issueThe Ultra Minute · 2026-07-22
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- Published TUM issueThe Ultra Minute · 2025-06-24
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- Public source linked by TUMopen.substack.com · linked in 2025-06-24
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- Public source linked by TUMinstagram.com · linked in 2025-06-24
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- Public source linked by TUMopen.substack.com · linked in 2025-06-24
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