Rachel Entrekin, Queen of Cocodona 250

After transitioning from oncology physical therapy to full-time running, Rachel Entrekin discovered her true calling was not in conquering traditional hundred-mile races, but in pushing the boundaries of human endurance across multiple days and hundreds of miles. Rachel has been running since 2009, gradually making her way up from road 10ks to multi-day trail races. While born and raised in the southeast US, she currently resides in Colorado, where there is exactly zero humidity.  This episode was recorded in person in February 2026. Jon chats with Rachel about: - her running journey from college marathons to ultramarathons - the transition from physical therapy to professional running career - 200-mile race strategy and mental approach at Cocodona - sports nutrition partnership with Precision Fuel and Hydration - philosophy on process versus outcome-focused racing goals Stay connected: Follow Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachel\\entrekin/ Rachel’s Blog: https://blondeidiotrunning.wordpress.com/?utm\source=ig&utm\medium=social&utm\content=link\in\bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAPvkdJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacg8Fo31S7ggaU3zfdCDjsLlJYiyLYgJY33CdsPkrAAlbSiiguTikjxlNsSkg\aem\_MZqdK3OHod6Qgy6-yC4ZEA Vagabond Trails TMB tour: https://www.vagabond-trails.com/tmb-rachel-entrekin?utm\source=ig&utm\medium=social&utm\content=link\in\bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAPvke5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaf4YWwaHMYnTW0Zrm-N4lN1TD0jl\dTVUiwIYFT\rYsVNAp8pgqd23CSj\bPw\aem\jYSHI0G1B9zMyz\_Qz9VL7A This is episode is supported by: **Skej** My favorite tool to help schedule meetings. Check out skej.com/longrunlabs for a very special offer! [Precision Fuel & Hydration⁠](visit.pfandh.com/forthelongrun) - Dial your fueling in this year. Use code “LONGRUN26” for 15% off your first order at [⁠www.precisionhydration.com⁠](visit.pfandh.com/forthelongrun). **Boulderthon:** Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR2026 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at www.boulderthon.org. **AmazFit** Check out the T-Rex 3 and a selection of GPS watches at https://us.amazfit.com/discount/FTLR2026 and use code “FTLR2026” for 10% off.