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The Rich Roll Podcast · June 15, 2026 · 1h 9m

Rachel Entrekin Runs On Joy: How She Won The Cocodona 250 Outright By Letting Go Of The Outcome

Rachel Entrekin is a professional ultra runner and three-time Cocodona 250 champion. She shares the mindset shift that led to her outright win: moving from chasing outcomes to chasing joy. She discusses her 'why not me?' self-belief, an encounter on the final climb that boosted her, and her road back from an eating disorder. Her story offers a reminder that people are capable of far more than they believe.

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Highlights

From Chasing Outcomes to Chasing Joy
Rachel shifted her focus from winning to genuinely enjoying the process, and the result was that she won the race outright.
The 'Why Not Me?' Self-Belief
She adopted a 'why not me?' mindset that challenged the assumption that other competitors were inherently more capable.
Road Back from an Eating Disorder
Rachel's recovery from an eating disorder shaped her relationship with running and her understanding of resilience.

Editorial

We Are All Capable of More Than We Believe
Rachel believes that people underestimate their potential and that ultra distances reveal untapped reserves of strength.
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