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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

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

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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.
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The 'Why Not Me?' Self-Belief
She adopted a 'why not me?' mindset that challenged the assumption that other competitors were inherently more capable.
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Road Back from an Eating Disorder
Rachel's recovery from an eating disorder shaped her relationship with running and her understanding of resilience.
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Editorial

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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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