Tomgirl With Jj Jurgens

“Women rule. We can compete on a bigger stage than we think.” - Rachel Entrekin   Rachel Entrekin is an ultra runner who has competed in marathons, fixed time ultras and standard race ultras, bringing home numerous first female finishes as well as a first outright finish at the Plain 100, beating all the boys as well.  She also holds FKTs (Fastest Known Time) on numerous trails including the Wonderland Trail, Rae Lakes Loop, and theTrans-Catalina Trail. She loves smashing stereotypes about women in endurance sports and crushing these epic runs. In this episode, Rachel talks about discovering her passion for running after seeking treatment for an eating disorder in high school, gives tips on how to mentally and physically endure long runs, and shares her favorite trail run destinations for getting lost in nature. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support