Rachel Entrekin - 2024 Cocodona 250 Winner

Rachel Entrekin shares her journey into ultrarunning and her experience at the Cocodona 250 race. She talks about how she got into running and gradually progressed to longer distances. Rachel discusses her goals for the race, including enjoying the experience, finishing, and sleeping in a bed by Thursday evening. She also talks about the challenges she faced during the race, including nutrition issues and getting sick. Rachel highlights the importance of having a supportive crew and trusting their decisions. She also mentions the competitiveness of the women's field and hopes to see more women excel at this distance. Rachel reflects on her experience at Cocodona 250, highlighting the challenging climb up Mount Elden and the importance of knowing the course. She discusses the differences between timed track events and mountainous ultras, expressing a preference for the social aspect of timed events. Rachel also mentions her interest in attempting longer multi-day FKTs and the financial challenges of participating in destination trail events. She advises newcomers to rely on a supportive crew and emphasizes the significance of rest during the race. Rachel's highest high was the surprise visit from her run club friends, and her favorite gear was the sun shirt she wore throughout the race.