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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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01:19:46

# 138 | Rattlesnakes & Gear Reviews

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2026/03/31

Sally is out in Flagstaff, AZ this week, so we sat down to chat, virtually this episode. We spend some time talking about safety on the trail when encountering animals/snakes, Sally's un-biased & brutally honest ways as she reviews shoes, and Cocodona 250 training, on the course. Other episode highlights: Choose Strong listener shout-outsIf you’re on the trail, get a sharpie!Snake tips for the trailSally a free agent? HONEST reviews on trails shoes & gearNorda shoes going 1000 miles You

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01:54:47

#137 | The End of Nike Trail

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2026/03/28

For over a decade, the Nike Trail team has been Sally's team. But, recently, the end has come for Nike Trail. In today's episode, she shares about her Nike Trail experience, the origins, insight, and why there is no longer, Nike Trail. She addresses questions that have come up recently about her and Nike Trail, as well as sharing so many great stories and memories she has had over the years. At the end, Sally shares a little bit about what's next for her. Will she be looking for another

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01:21:26

#136 | Champion's Mindset | Getting Through the Tough...

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2026/03/10

In this episode we answer a few of the most asked questions about mindset, that Sally has received. Sally gives insight and tips, on mindset, from her vast race experiences as a pro for over a decade. This is PART 1 of a 2 part series. We are so grateful you pushed play! Please subscribe and head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a positive review 🙏🏼All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Book

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#135 | Zone 2 Benefits, How Many Strength Sessions...

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2026/03/02

Listen in as we discuss the importance of preemptive gut health, how many times a week you should strength train while training for a race and the importance of the zone 2 slog. Thanks again for choosing to listen to this podcast. We are so grateful you pushed play! Please like, subscribe and head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a positive review 🙏🏼All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sally

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#134 | Running Races as Training, Winter Olympics, &...

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2026/02/23

We are back again to bring you a bit of everything in this episode. From Sally training on the Cocodona 250 course, some Winter Olympics banter, and some solid "Sally Says" questions & answers. We know you will enjoy this one! Other episode highlights:Visual / mental training on the course you will race on74 days until Cocodona 250Training in Lone Pine on the Badwater 135 course Winter Olympics Sally the athlete & Eddie the commentator at the next OlympicsCommunity

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01:54:55

#133 | Andy Glaze | Goals & Hard Seasons

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2026/02/10

In this episode, Sally sits down with a fan favorite and a Choose Strong podcast regular, Andy Glaze! Andy shares about his most recent races, his 300 mile week, writing his book, upcoming races and opens up about some current struggles he is facing. You will love this conversation. Enjoy. Other Episode Highlights:Cocodona 250 chatter, experiencesCompleting Moab 240 & a sub 24hr at JavelinaAlmost 6 years of 100 mile weeksMaking your own ultraRunning a 100k while helping guys running 100 miles

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01:25:48

#132 | Strength Training for Runners

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2026/02/02

In this episode Sally breaks down the importance of strength training for runners. She shares exercises, tips, reasons why and how often you should strength train. Plus, if you stick around to the end, she gives a very 'Sally-esque' encouragement to you! Thanks for listening! Other episode highlights:Choose Strong community highlightsHips, glutes and ankles - focusSally's top 5 strength exercises Strengthening for downhill running Treating your body as an engineThe importance of

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01:45:38

#131 | Long Haul 100 Recap

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2026/01/24

Sally sits down in this episode to recap her first race in over a year, the Long Haul 100. She shares about the goals she had for the race, gear, nutrition, the FL trail community, her knee, breaks down each loop & much more! Enjoy! Chose Strong Shakeout Run @ 8am Jan 31. Meet at HB Corner Market Address: 601 11th St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648Mammoth Trailfest: Sign Up HereAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Book

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01:33:29

#130 | The Courage to Try

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2026/01/20

Listen in as we chat about having the courage to try & the importance of not waiting for tomorrow to start. You will be encouraged by Sally's mindset as she prepares to get to a start line to pursue a goal she's had for a long time. And, as always, there is much more in this episode for your encouragement, inspiration and entertainment. Enjoy! Other Episode Highlights:No sleep with toddlers is the worst Senioritis is realTime flies when you raise kids Mourning seasons of life Gifts &

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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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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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#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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01:44:49

#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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