“All I care about is my attitude on course and the effort that I’m able to give to the race. If those two things are things that I’m proud of, then I don’t care how I place, because somebody can always have a better day.” – Rachel Entrekin on The Extramilest Show #132
Rachel Entrekin is the first overall winner of the Cocodona 250, beating all men and women in a competitive field in 56 hours and 9 minutes. In this episode, she breaks down her mindset shifts, fueling mistakes that hold most runners back, and ways to improve your training and racing.
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Topics covered:
- 00:00 — Rachel Entrekin’s Biggest Running Lessons
- 04:44 — Why Rachel Almost Quit Running
- 09:22 — The Best Advice for New Runners
- 10:35 — Building Up Slowly Is The Smartest Thing A Runner Can Do
- 12:40 — The Marathon That Changed Everything
- 15:54 — Road Running vs. Trail Running: The Biggest Differences
- 19:13 — What Every Road Runner Should Know Before Trail Running
- 20:29 — Our Running Coaching Program
- 20:58 — The Mindset Shift That Made Rachel Faster
- 26:58 — Stop Complaining: The Mindset That Changes Everything
- 31:09 — Rachel’s Fueling & Hydration Strategy
- 33:28 — How to Train Your Gut for Race Day
- 36:23 — How to Optimize Your Hydration (Sweat Testing & Electrolytes)
- 40:00 — The Biggest Hydration Mistakes Runners Make
- 43:57 — The Emotional Finish at Cocodona 250
- 49:25 — Why Making Mistakes Is Part Of Becoming A Better Runner
- 50:52 — Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: “Why Not Me?”
- 53:25 — What Rachel Learned from Courtney Dauwalter
- 57:00 — How to Become a Stronger, Healthier & Happier Runner
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A few quotes from my conversation with Rachel Entrekin:
- “Attitude is the only thing that we have 100% autonomy over.”
- “I really like to see what kind of person emerges when things get really difficult.”
- “Complaining doesn’t do anything. It’s not going to fix your problem. It’s fine to feel bad, but you can’t stop there. You have to make a plan for how you’re going to feel better.”
- “The only regrettable thing is not learning from your mistakes.”
- “We’re very qualified for the goals that we set out to achieve. We just talk ourselves out of them for no reason.”
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Cheers,
Coach Floris Gierman
P.S. Tomorrow (Saturday July 11th) at 8am I’m co-hosting a group run at San Francisco Running Company in Marin with my friend Billy Yang, to celebrate the launch of our company Path Projects launching into wholesale. SFRC is a staple in the Bay area. We’ll run, have coffee, pastries and giveaways. Everyone is welcome, runners, walkers, and high-fivers.
SFRC 247 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941. More details here.
P.P.S. If you’re looking for additional guidance in your training and racing, check out our Personal Best Program. You’ll get proven training plans, weekly live coaching calls, and a supportive community to help you train smarter and race your best. Start your 7-day free trial at pbprogram.com
