Episode 522: Rachel Drake – Black Canyon 100k Champion Headed to Western States

Rachel Drake is joining me on the podcast today! Rachel is a Nike Trail runner! She recently won the Black Canyon 100k which landed her a Golden Ticket to Western States! Western States will be her first 100 mile race! Rachel is the mom of one and is married to Tyler Green, who was on the podcast back after her palced 2nd at Western STates a few years ago. Rachel is also a medical doctor about to start her residency this summer so we hear all about how she balances parenting, running and school. Wow – I am impressed!! Rachel qualified for the Olympic Marathon trials at CIM in December when she race a 2:35 marathon. She opted not to run the trials, which was the plan all along as it was her training for the Black Canyon race. She did run in the 2020 Olympic Trials after running the standard in 2:40:17. Rachel has had success in the past training for a marathon in her buildup to her ultra. I loved getting to know Rachel. She has a passion for the sisterhood of the sport and the camaraderie in the sport! I hope that you love this episode as much as I did! Photo credit: Mike McMonagle (@shitinthewoods) What we talked about: 3:50- Winning the Black Canyon 100k 5:45- Rachel’s story with running 10:45- Balancing a busy life with a high level running career 14:20- Being sponsored by Nike Trail 16:45- Her training strategy for ultras 26:45- Qualifying for the Olympic Marathon Trials 31:00- The decision to become a mom and training postpartum 44:40- What is ahead for Rachel 51:15- Looking ahead at running Western States 59:55- The mental strength during ultras 1:00:55- Her competitors during Black Canyon 1:06:01- Keepings things fun in racing and training 1:15:25- End of podcast questions Show notes: Rachel on Instagram Book suggestions: Little Blue Truck The Nightingale Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast The Ready to Run Podcast Sponsors: Previnex Use the code “another” for 15% off OR use code “LindseyStrength” for 15% off if you purchase their new Muscle Health Plus Bayshore Marathon Lagoon Use the code “Lindsey” for 15% off your order