EPISODE · May 9, 2026 · 1H 10M
Rachel Entrekin and Kilian Korth on their Cocodona 250 Recap
from Everyday Ultra · host Joe Corcione
Rachel Entrekin and Kilian Korth just rewrote what we thought was possible at Cocodona 250.Rachel became the overall champion, set the overall course record, and won Cocodona for the third time, making history in not only this race, but in the sport.Kilian won the men’s race, set a new men’s course record, and overcame many years of challenges at this race to become the fastest male to ever ran the course.In this episode, we sit down with Rachel and Kilian right after their historic performances to talk about what actually happened out there: the chase, the pressure, the doubts, the lows, the breakthrough moments, and what it takes to perform at the highest level in a 200+ mile race.Things we discuss:The moment Rachel decided to take the lead at mile 60 — and why she refused to wait for anyone elseWhat it felt like for Kilian to chase “a ghost” for nearly 200 milesHow Rachel ran up Mount Elden to make a statement — when most runners would be survivingThe pressure of being counted out, doubted, underestimated, or given an “asterisk”Why Kilian believes 200-mile racing is not just “whoever is fastest”The difference between being in pain and letting pain mentally break youThe 20-minute rule Rachel uses when something starts going wrong in a raceHow Rachel and Kilian turned doubt into fuelWhy impossible goals might be more realistic than your spreadsheet saysWhat this race proved about human potential, belief, and the future of ultrarunningSHOW LINKS:Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingFollow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.comTry Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at bearbuttwipes.comTry Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/everydayultraTry CurraNZ to boost recovery and performance and get 15% off your first order with code EVERYDAYULTRAPOD at www.curranzusa.comFollow Rachel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rachel__entrekin/Follow Kilian on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kiliankorth/
What this episode covers
Rachel Entrekin and Kilian Korth just rewrote what we thought was possible at Cocodona 250.Rachel became the overall champion, set the overall course record, and won Cocodona for the third time, making history in not only this race, but in the sport.Kilian won the men’s race, set a new men’s course record, and overcame many years of challenges at this race to become the fastest male to ever ran the course.In this episode, we sit down with Rachel and Kilian right after their historic performances to talk about what actually happened out there: the chase, the pressure, the doubts, the lows, the breakthrough moments, and what it takes to perform at the highest level in a 200+ mile race.Things we discuss:The moment Rachel decided to take the lead at mile 60 — and why she refused to wait for anyone elseWhat it felt like for Kilian to chase “a ghost” for nearly 200 milesHow Rachel ran up Mount Elden to make a statement — when most runners would be survivingThe pressure of being counted out, doubted, underestimated, or given an “asterisk”Why Kilian believes 200-mile racing is not just “whoever is fastest”The difference between being in pain and letting pain mentally break youThe 20-minute rule Rachel uses when something starts going wrong in a raceHow Rachel and Kilian turned doubt into fuelWhy impossible goals might be more realistic than your spreadsheet saysWhat this race proved about human potential, belief, and the future of ultrarunningSHOW LINKS:Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingFollow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.comTry Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at bearbuttwipes.comTry Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/everydayultraTry CurraNZ to boost recovery and performance and get 15% off your first order with code EVERYDAYULTRAPOD at www.curranzusa.comFollow Rachel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rachel__entrekin/Follow Kilian on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kiliankorth/
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