Episode 631: Rachel Tomajczyk – From NCAA All-American to Chasing Podiums on the Trails

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 Support our Sponsors: BitchStick Go to Bitchstick.com and use the code “Lindsey” for 20% off your order Lagoon Use the code “Lindsey” for 15% off your order Geist Half Race Series Go to geisthalf.com and use the code “Another10” for $10 off any race distances. Previnex Use code “LindseySuperfoods” for 15% off if you purchase the Gut and Greens Superfood Use the code “another” for 15% off OR use code “LindseyStrength” for 15% off if you purchase their new Muscle Health Plus Cure Hydration Go to CureHydration.com/another and use the code “another for 20% off your first order