THE TRAVIS MACY SHOW
THE TRAVIS MACY SHOW
Travis Macy
199. Rachel Popelka: The Trailside Doc on PT, Resilience, and A Life of Inspired Adventure
1 hour 15 minutes Posted Sep 8, 2025 at 8:00 am.
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In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and athlete Rachel Popelka better known on Instagram as The Trailside Doc. Rachel is a remote physical therapist, an expedition adventure racer, and an ultra runner who’s carved out a life full of bold choices, resilience, and inspired adventure. We talk about her unconventional path into endurance sports, from starting with a 5K to finishing multi-day expedition races, and how she built a career helping athletes stay strong and recover smarter. Rachel...