2023
Chizuru Ofuchi quickly made her name as an ultra-distance specialist after emerging on
the trail running scene a few years ago. In May 2023,
she finished third and earned the “New Hero” award at the Ultra-Trail Mt. Fuji competition.
She’s also the two-time reigning champion and course-record holder at the OSJ Koumi 100.
In this interview, Chi-chan traces her roots in the sport, her “accidental” discovery of 100-mile racing, and what motivates her to compete — and to win.
the trail running scene a few years ago. In May 2023,
she finished third and earned the “New Hero” award at the Ultra-Trail Mt. Fuji competition.
She’s also the two-time reigning champion and course-record holder at the OSJ Koumi 100.
In this interview, Chi-chan traces her roots in the sport, her “accidental” discovery of 100-mile racing, and what motivates her to compete — and to win.
Client: Tabisuke Tabizo
Words & Photography: Marco Lui
Japanese Translation: Yumi Kawamura
Words & Photography: Marco Lui
Japanese Translation: Yumi Kawamura