Hi friends, welcome back to another episode of I’ll Have Another with Lindsey Hein. Today I’m talking with Rachel Tomajczyk. Rachel is a trail and mountain runner, and before that she was a standout steeplechaser, a six-time NCAA Division I All-American at Baylor University. After college, she ran professionally with ASICS Furman Elite, spent some time in Flagstaff training with Ryan Hall, and even coached in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Now Rachel calls Williams, Arizona home, where she lives and trains. She’s sponsored by Merrell and has already built an impressive resume in the sub-ultra trail world, with multiple podium finishes including winning the USA Half Marathon Trail Championships in 2021. She’s also been second at the USA Mountain Championships, the USA Mountain Classic, and the USA Mountain Vertical Championship.

Rachel brings so much positive energy and grit to the sport, and I can’t wait for you to hear more about her story, her training, and what’s ahead for her career.

What we talked about:

Cirque Series Race Recap and Atmosphere

Golden Trail vs. Cirque Series and the Sub-Ultra Trail Scene

High School and College Career (Nike Nationals, Steeplechase at Baylor, Six-Time All-American)

Going Pro with Furman Elite, Injuries, and Eating Disorder Recovery

Coaching at Liberty University and Early Professional Doubts

Discovering Trail Running and First Big Trail Races

Representing Team USA and Medaling at World Championships

Mental Game, Sports Psychology, and Overcoming Downhill Fears

Coaching with Wild Strides and Building Community with Grayson Murphy and Courtney Coppinger

Sponsorships, Trail Challenges, and Wildlife Encounters

Media Recommendations:

Book: Run the Mile You’re In by Ryan Hall

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