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Choose Strong

Choose Strong with Sally and Eddie McRae

Hosted by Eddie and Sally McRae, Choose Strong is about choosing strength over fear in every situation in life. Strong Mind, Strong Body, Strong Love. Each episode is filled with candid insight, raw and relatable stories and interviews. As a pro athlete, wife, mother, and biz owner, Sally seeks to encourage others to live a strong and courageous life and uses her running as a metaphor for life. The show covers a variety of life focused topics including running, total wellness, mindset, parenting,

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All Episodes

01:07:43

#129 | Making Today Count & Long Haul 100 Prep

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2026/01/14

As Sally nears the start of a 100 mile race, at the Long Haul 100, she shares about her training, goals for the race and the importance of being obsessed with the day you're in. Other episode highlights:Surf City HB 1/2 shake out in February FRHVY swag giveaways at the shakeoutEddie wimping out in the coldLong Haul 100 prepGoal & the journey relationshipBeing obsessed with the day you have to get better Low volume training Run walk training4 hour training run All links, discounts, and ways

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01:32:59

#128 | New Year, New Chances & New Opportunities

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2026/01/01

A New Year brings new chances, new days and new opportunities. Join us this episode as we close out 2025 and look forward to 2026! Happy New Year! Enjoy.Other Episode Highlights:New YouTube series - Run Far, Lift Heavy Run For a Claus 5kGiveaway winners announcedAnother “running” Guinness World RecordChoose Strong listener highlightsLessons learned this past yearFailed goal, but other “goals” met along the wayAn encouraging word for 2026New YouTube Series: @sallymcraestrengthAll links, discounts,

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01:42:54

#127 | Greg Kelley | Turning Graveyards into Gardens

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2025/12/23

After being falsely accused and wrongfully imprisoned, Greg rebuilt his life—emerging as a devoted husband, father, business owner, and ultramarathoner. In this episode, he shares a deeply powerful story of perseverance that will motivate you to pursue your goals and live with purpose for the good of others. Enjoy! Connect with GREG at: YouTube: @gregkelleyfreedomIG: @grkelley2TikTok: @keepingupwiththekelleysOutcry on Paramount+: Outcry All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are

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01:52:36

#126 | Running Back to Life | Rachel Entrekin on...

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2025/12/17

Joining the Choose Strong podcast in this episode, is Rachel Entrekin! She is a Norda athlete, and has had recent victories at Cocodona 250, High Lonesome 100 & The Mammoth (and MANY more) . Enjoy getting to know Rachel a little more as she joins Sally in an awesome chat! Enjoy! Other Episode Highlights:Recent Norda athlete!Background to how Rachel started runningHigh school battle of identity and self-worthRehab 2x Ultrarunning “saved her life”Running in the southeast How Rachel got into trail

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01:22:24

EP 125 | Full Body Workout For Ultra Runners, Running...

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2025/12/08

Thank you for listening to our show! We are so grateful that you CHOOSE to listen. Listen to this episode to see how you can be entered in our giveaway, to say THANK YOU. Other Episode Highlights:Sally talks weather - againGiveaway to say thank youBears & World Record talkBrick by Brick challenge updateConsistency is how you lay the foundation for endurance Peanut M&Ms & Chocolate bordeaux in DecemberChoose Strong Community HighlightsRunning in snow & sand The power of mobilityRace

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01:07:55

#124 | Start Now

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2025/12/01

*** AUDIO ONLY ***What are you waiting for? Are you waiting for the perfect time? The perfect skill? Are you afraid of what might happen if you start and something goes wrong? As you listen to this episode, be encouraged and even challenged to start whatever you have been dragging your feet to do. We share stories of starting things without knowing how it will turn out. Hopefully you will be inspired to START. You only get one life and you're only promised today - why not start!?Connect with

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01:11:02

#123 | Grateful | Thanksgiving Edition

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2025/11/27

Listen along as you run your local Turkey Trot, 5k, or on your long drive to Uncle Larry's for some turkey! This Thanksgiving Edition episode will make you laugh and get you thinking about what YOU are grateful for. We are so thankful for YOU who listen to us each week. Thank you & Happy Thanksgiving!All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sally McRae Strength App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Podcast

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01:22:11

#122 | New Tattoos, Parenting Transitions, &...

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2025/11/17

Join us as we chat about different seasons of parenting, why Sally isn't allowed to visit Makenzie at college anymore, why your feet hurt during ultras and much more! Thanks for listening. We love and appreciate you all.Connect with Sally on ⁠⁠LINKEDIN⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠SUBSTACK⁠All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sally McRae Strength App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Podcast YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sally McRae

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#121 | Tara Dower | A Star

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2025/11/09

Fresh off her course record at Javelina 100, Tara Dower joins Sally in a great conversation! Enjoy! Other Episode Highlights:40 days 18 hours 6 min to break the AT FKT in 2024Growing up playing soccer & rugby in college Gained mental toughness from a drill sergeant in the army (her brother) Inspired by a documentary in college - Appalachian Trail thru hikers in 2013Anxiety attack in 20172019 through hiked Appalachian TrailFrom chasing a title to enjoying the journey on the AT5 months and 10 days

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01:49:06

#120 | Figure it Out w/ Tommie Runz

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2025/11/01

*** AUDIO ONLY ***Tommie Runz is a dad, a podcast host, fast marathoner, ultrarunner, a future Cocodona 250 finisher (if Sally can get her way) , and all-around great guy. Listen in as Sally chats with the recent Javelina 100 finisher as the talk about sobriety, running 340 miles, and so much more. Enjoy getting to know Tommie! Other Episode Highlights:The Detroit Classic - his race Started running after putting away alcohol for goodSober for 8 years Tommie Gunz to Tommie RunzRunning Boston in a

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01:52:54

#119 | Thriving Through Injury

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2025/10/30

How would you react if something that was important to you was taken away? Would you lose hope? Become bitter? Or, would you look for the blessings after the sadness and frustration wear off? Listen in as Sally shares a bit of her journey these past few months being injured. She has some great insight and wisdom that you can apply to almost any situation in your life! Other Episode Highlights:- Run club chat- Stories from Javelina weekend- The injury breakdown- A Bear appearance- Community

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#118 | Trail Etiquette | The Unspoken Rules

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2025/10/12

In this episode, we address the unspoken rules of the trail while racing and training. If you are a beginner on the trails or a seasoned vet, there is something of value for you in this episode. Sally shares some stories from her years of experience on the trails and some 'rules of thumb' she lives by. Enjoy! Connect with Sally on ⁠LINKEDIN⁠ & on ⁠SUBSTACK⁠Going to be a Javelina this year? Let us know what you will be doing out there! Send us an email at contact@sallymcrae.comAll links,

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#117 | Human Connection, Dealing With Information...

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2025/10/01

Back from speaking and a few live events, Sally shares about the importance of human connection & the longing we all have for community. Other Episode Highlights:Fall is here and so are the allergiesTrailfest & Mammoth 200 chatHiking for ice-creamSpeaking in MissouriImpactful stories and people Sally met in KY, TN, & MOKids and families Sally connected with Running with othersEarly morning coffee & gym routineConnect with Sally on LINKEDIN & on SUBSTACKGoing to be a Javelina this

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01:53:26

#116 | Andy Glaze | Success Through Failure

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2025/09/23

Back by popular demand is our friend, Andy Glaze! It's always a blast and a great conversation when Sally & Andy sit down to chat. We hope you enjoy getting to know Andy a bit more in this episode! Thanks for listening. Episode Highlights:288 weeks of 100 mile weeks"Smile" merch Writing a book while having a full-time job, family, and runningUsing feedback for future successCrazy Mountain 100, Leadville 100, & UTMB recap Hiking the Inca Trail & creating memories with

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#115 | Finding Pacers For A Race, The "What If"...

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2025/09/16

Join us in this episode as we bounce around and touch on many topics! Something for everyone in this episode. If you have ADD, you will love this episode :) Okay, even if you don't, you'll love it too. Thanks again for tuning in and listening. Enjoy!A Few Episode Highlights:Sally multitasking & doodling Bike & coffee at the gym Brain hacks to get up early and workout Bench pressing 225lbs Weighing yourself at the gymGetting your race day fitness back after time offWhat if I just

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01:18:15

#114 | Choosing the Right Pack, UTMB Week Recap &...

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2025/09/08

Sally is back from France so we chat about her week over at UTMB. We also cover what to look for when/if you are looking at getting a running pack/vest. Where do you start? What are the important components you should look for when deciding which pack is best for you? And, for fun, we chat through Sally's vast knowledge of Fantasy Football :) and she picks a Fantasy Ultramarathon team. Enjoy! Other Episode Highlights:- Pumpkin Spice Latte's in September- UTMB week podcasts and food choices -

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00:54:24

#113 | How IT Band Pain Nearly Took Running Away From Me

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2025/08/25

In this episode, Sally answers a few listener questions, from IT band pain to running while pregnant. In true Sally fashion, she uses her vast experiences to shed some light on these topics!Other Episode Highlights:- UTMB week insight- Networking and making connections at UTMB- Choose Strong listener highlights- A quick Flagstaff, AZ visit to drop off Makenzie for collegeAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sally McRae Strength

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01:20:25

#112 The Life-Changing Perspective While Injured |...

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2025/08/18

Injuries can be discouraging and frustrating. But with some perspective, they can be something you didn't know you needed. Join us this episode as Sally shares how injuries can be the secret to unlocking something much more for you. Other Episode Highlights:- Juice fasting- Choose Strong listener mail- Bears swimming in your pool- Snake advice - 50 mile training plan- 1/2 marathon on the horizon?- Choose Strong community highlights50 Mile Training Plan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sally McRae Strength App⁠⁠⁠⁠All links,

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01:10:55

#111 | The Break-in & A Peaceful Mindset

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2025/08/01

Listen in as we share about the recent situation we encountered at our house. Sally initially mentioned it in an IG post & quickly realized that it struck a chord with many of you who have experienced similar situations. How do respond when something like this happens? How did you deal with the unsettling feeling? Hopefully you will be seen and encouraged as you listen to this episode! All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.⁠⁠Choose Strong Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sally McRae Strength

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00:57:28

#110 | Answering Your Questions on Balance in...

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2025/07/22

In this episode, Sally answers a few listener questions about balance in life/training, food on a budget, pre-race nerves, and a few others! Other Episode Highlights:114 yr old marathoner passing awayAI soccer Badwater 135 from behind the lensStrong Love, Strong, Body, Strong Mind community highlightsAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.⁠Choose Strong Book ⁠⁠Sally McRae Strength App⁠⁠Choose Strong Podcast YouTube⁠⁠Sally McRae YouTube⁠⁠Choose Strong Merch ⁠⁠Bare Performance

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