FIRSTS | The North Face​

The most enchanting allure of trail running is embracing the unknown. “Face The North Face” means stepping out of your comfort zone and exploring new directions It's also the essence of conquering doubts and fears as runner Jiasheng Shen toes the line for his first 100-mile race. Discover his FIRSTS and delve into the beauty of uncovering strength as they approach the 2023 Western States 10.

[@TheGingerRunner]

Thank you for letting me and our team help share some of Shen’s beautiful story. What an honor and what an amazing athlete. So much more to come from Shen, THANK YOU TNF!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Beautifully filmed and edited, Ethan!

[@aaronbraun8046]

Holy this was amazing! Beautiful work.

[@sandstromj]

Oh man, this was such a nice storytelling. Good work Ethan.

[@urbanropeaccessltd9179]

Amazing film, thank you! Love the soundtrack.

[@nicolenipper5198]

Absolutely brilliant. A competitor with a champion spirit. What a journey! The Ginger Runner is a first rate artist, storyteller, and filmmaker and it without a doubt shows. Fabulous!

[@JulieGayheart]

WOW! Incredible Story about Shen and INCREDIBLE STORYTELLING from The Ginger Runner!

[@Meg-dz9xe]

What an amazing story, showing what remarkable things happen when inclusivity happens in our sport. With more diversity, we'll only have more amazing runners and incredible stories like this. Can't to see what comes next for Jiasheng Shen, and who's inspired by his "firsts." Thank you, Ethan!

[@m.ch4rmaland3r10]

Beautifully crafted cinematography! What an amazing journey for Jiasheng in a foreign place, with language barrier, distances and challenges along the course. I thoroughly enjoy these stories of the athletes but also the support provide from family and the North Face team.

[@TomThend]

Great job again, GR & Ethan!!!

[@johan452]

What a cool performance by both Jiasheng and @TheGingerRunner!

[@Asiansharkproductions]

Awesome video. Directed by Ginger Runner?? Cool!

[@walterhogie]

Beautiful and inspiring film and story!

[@shaggyrunner]

Loved every second! Dang you Ethan, got me emotional at the end! Such a cool story, look forward to following him this year! 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@joefish6546]

Really wonderful film. Captured the sport well but really painted the feelings of a fellow human. Thanks!

[@TheNorthFace]

We appreciate the love!

[@petecollins9100]

Brilliant movie. Nice work @TheGingerRunner! Keep them coming!

[@wenjiexiao9875]

一次去阿布吉措徒步，加申从身旁跑过～ 风一般、像羚羊一般的跑者～

[@meredithjones8593]

Excellent!!

[@davidfecteau1027]

Excellent film. Ethan knocks it out of the park again.

[@Five7weezy]

This was awesome. Thanks for sharing shens story.

[@kylem797]

What a wonderful, inspiring story! I watched this from my hotel in Yunnan Province, where Shen Jiasheng is from. I can see why he became a great runner here with all the hills, high altitude, and temperate weather here!

[@jameschou7077]

Way to go, I am proud of you Jiasheng, keep it up brother.

[@j.w.matney8390]

This was an excellent story Ethan. Very happy that Shen did so well at the Western States. Thanks TNF for the sponsorship.

[@seatrouter79]

Such an amazing film. Bravo, I loved it!

[@TheNorthFace]

We're so glad to hear it!

[@padoruns]

wow amazing 👍👍👍

[@wojtekkos341]

Inspiring, great footage !

[@TheNorthFace]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@vincebroady5555]

Awesome vid and story

[@kristof9497]

Great Story.

[@stephenparkinson4419]

Excellent, loved that.

[@candace.coffman]

🔥 so good!

[@tedl8178]

太棒了❤️

[@allisonhernandez8271]

Great job again @TheGingerRunner

[@StreamCrossingRunner]

Well told!

[@forjoke2008]

老乡加油！

[@ankurabichandani9673]

It's about the person, not about his country or race. Great job either way.

[@connietaoli8432]

超棒！

[@tritondriver1]

BadAss Vid

[@julienginer]

Jiayou 加油!

[@duoxu258]

很棒！

[@giovannipinci371]

💚🙏💚🙏🏔🌳🌲🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️👋👍👌 è tutto bellissimo very beatiful the north face 💚 è anche la vita dell'atleta 👍💚🙏🏔🌳🌲🏃‍♂️

[@guoshengng5180]

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[@frederichu]

加油 申申

[@lizheng68]

牛逼！

[@johnaheywood]

great film thanks for sharing @ethannewberry "Ginger Runner"