Cameron Hanes - Keep Hammering Collective KHC 175 - Rachel Entrekin
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Jan 30, 2026 Rachel Entrekin, elite ultramarathoner and physical therapist, shares her rise from full-time work to sponsored pro. She talks about overcoming an eating disorder, embracing strength training to build resilience, balancing science with dirtbag mountain racing, and the grit behind multi-day performances. Honest, motivating, and unapologetically real.
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Email Brands And Build True Partnerships
- Reach out to brands proactively and show results to build partnerships.
- Work with companies that feel collaborative so sponsorship feels like a partnership, not a job.
Try No-Crew Races To Test Yourself
- Consider racing without crew or pacers to test self-reliance and decision-making.
- Train to manage navigation, nutrition, and pacing yourself for purer personal challenges.
Running Helped Overcome An Eating Disorder
- Rachel developed running through an eating disorder and rehab, then used running to regain power and health.
- She credits rehab and intentional recovery for making running a life-saving form of self-care.