The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman Rachel Entrekin | Two-Time Cocodona 250 Champion
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Jul 28, 2025 Rachel Entrekin, a rising star and two-time Cocodona 250 champion, shares her inspiring journey from Alabama to record-breaking successes. She discusses grappling with newfound fame, the transformative challenges of endurance racing, and her experiences at Cocodona 250. Rachel highlights the joys of community in ultrarunning, the realities of being unsponsored, and her ambitions for the future. Alongside her running, she touches on how her life in Colorado has shaped her approach to training and competition.
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Embrace Fun in Ultra Running
- Rachel Entrekin learned that having fun is essential in ultra running and helps attract others to the sport.
- She balances the challenge with humor and positivity, making the experience enjoyable for herself and others.
Meeting Kevin at Western States
- Rachel met pacer Kevin the day before Western States and paced him blind, establishing a unique bond.
- She volunteered at aid stations before pacing, showing her supportive nature within the running community.
Southeast Running Shapes Grit
- Starting ultra running in the Southeast requires appreciation for running itself due to challenging conditions.
- A strong supportive community in Birmingham helped Rachel quickly fall in love with trail running and keep racing.