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Choose Strong
Hosted by Choose Strong with Sally and Eddie McRae · EN
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, life balance, the impact of social media, and staying motivated while working toward goals.
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#145 | LIVE with RACHEL ENTREKIN | TrailCon 2026
2d ago00:42:59Tap to summarizeIn this LIVE episode from TrailCon 2026, Sally sits down with Rachel Entrekin — 3x Cocodona 250 Champion, holder of 15 FKT records, and one of the most real, relatable, funny, and genuinely inspiring people in the sport. Enjoy!All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Book Choose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupEpisode Sponsors:BUBS Naturals: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% off your entire order with code SALLY at bubsnaturals.com sponsoredMud/WTR: Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code STRONG at mudwtr.com/STRONG! #mudwtrpod #sponsored
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#144 | Breaking Your Race Into Thirds, Mindset Training, and Running Like a Squirrel
2w ago01:27:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode we dive into some great questions that will make you a better runner and have better success in your racing. We also share about a small giveaway and much more in this packed 90 mins. Enjoy! Other Episode Highlights:June - Busy season Graduation party run-downElectrolyte reminder from Coach Sally World Cup is here! Sally running & commentating at Broken Arrow TrailCon & Western States WeekSally wants to meet YOUCommunity Highlights - International ThemedA Giveaway!Sally SaysHow to start a race w/o blowing upHow to finish a race with gas left in the tankBreaking your race into 3rdsFull body workout for ultra runners What distance should I race after a 50kHow far out from a race should I do a solo training camp Strategies/exercises to prevent you from falling on the trailIf you love listening to this podcast, we would really appreciate it if you would head over to Apple and leave us 5 star review - thank you! Download Sally's Strength App! Sally McRae Strength AppAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Choose Strong Book Choose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupThank you to the episode sponsor!ALLOY HEALTH: Get your menopause treatment plan today. Visit myalloy.com and use code STRONG for $20 off your first order! #AgeGracefully
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#143 | Andy Glaze is Back
4w ago01:09:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Sally chats with the most requested and the most frequent Choose Strong guest, Andy Glaze! Andy is currently in NY for his wife's Hyrox, but was able to find some time to record this episode & also able to coordinate a perimeter run of Central Park run (in true Andy fashion) which he shares about. As always it was a great conversation between Sally & Andy. Enjoy. Other Episode Highlights:Andy's recent race/adventure scheduleSmile or You're Doing it Wrong - the book launch & toursBook signing tour with Harvey Lewis while running from Cincinnati to Columbus, OH (128 miles) "Moving" aid stationRunning 250 miles from NY to DC for America's 250thWorker's Comp challenge that Andy is dealing with in his personal life and how he is managing itThe Spine race (England to Scotland) is up nextTouring NYC Merch update Andy's Merch: https://www.andyglazemerch.com/Andy's Book: https://a.co/d/05f9t2CVAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Choose Strong Book Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupEpisode Sponsors:Bioptimizers: Go to bioptimizers.com/STRONG and use code STRONG for 15% off
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#142 | What it feels like Recovering from a 200+ Mile race.
May 3101:18:22Tap to summarizeIn this episode we take a look at what recovery looks like after running 200+ miles. We chat about how long it takes, the food your body craves, the importance of sleep, the importance of your training age in recovery time, and more. Sally shares some valuable tips on how to recover after big efforts or after running 200+ miles while weaving in her own experiences, specifically her most recent Cocodona 250 race. Enjoy! Download Sally's Strength App! Sally McRae Strength AppAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Choose Strong Book Choose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava Group
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#141 | Sally's COCODONA 250 Race Recap
May 1602:16:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode we dive into Sally's Cocodona 250 race & give you an inside look as to how the race panned out! Sally touches on everything from bib pickup, the shoes she wore, her nutrition, how her body felt, finding solutions to her "low" points, how grateful she was to be at the start after the past year she had, and so much more! You'll be glad you tuned in for this episode! All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Choose Strong Book Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupBe sure to take advantage of the deals from the episode's sponsors!ONESKIN: Get 15% off using code SALLY at oneskin.co/SALLYMUD/WTR: Get up to 43% off using code STRONG at mudwtr.com
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#140 | Cocodona 250 Shoe Line-Up, Lifting After a Run & Sparkling Water
Apr 2801:01:11Tap to summarizeIn this episode we chat shoe rotation for the upcoming 250 mile race in AZ, some Sally Says Q & A and we touch on the taper that has begun in Flagstaff. And, as always, we touch on so many other things that you will for sure be entertained by and encouraged by. Thanks for listening! Other episode highlights: Boston Marathon recap stories “Boston Magic” in 2005 Mount to Coast Double BostonHumanoid robot half-marathon world record Choose Strong listener highlights Lifting after a run - good idea?Navigating friendship change Sally’s Cocododona 250 shoe rotation line-up & breakdown“Key items” (gear-wise) coming to Cocodona 250Taper time & how the knee is feeling All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Choose Strong Book Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupBe sure to take advantage of the deals from the episode's sponsors!ONESKIN: Get 15% off using code SALLY at oneskin.co/SALLYMUD/WTR: Get up to 43% off using code STRONG at mudwtr.com
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#139 | How to Build Your Own Ultra Training Camp — Even If You’re Not a Pro
Apr 1801:05:28Tap to summarizeIn this episode we talk about the what, why and how of training camps! If you are training for any race, a training camp (by yourself or with others) can be very beneficial. Listen in to find out why you should get a training camp on your training schedule soon! Other episode highlights: The Sedona Hangover trail experience More snake talk Differences between a trail run vs a road run “Runcations” on the rise Running to explore new cities Choose Strong listener highlights Should you do a training camp on the race course Practicing running at nightTraining camps with others vs by yourselfAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Choose Strong Book Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupBe sure to take advantage of the deals from the episode's sponsors!MOUNT TO COAST: Save 10% with code CHOOSESTRONG at mounttocoast.comMUD/WTR: Save 43% with code STRONG at mudwtr.comWILD ALASKAN: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/SALLY. PLAN TO EAT: Save 25% on an annual subscription to Plan to Eat. Sign up for your free trial at plantoeat.com/sally
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# 138 | Rattlesnakes & Gear Reviews
Mar 3101:19:46Tap to summarizeSally 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 & transparent honesty when reviewing shoes, and on the course Cocodona 250 training. 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 don’t need $100 shirts...to runThe power of marketing & the ‘cool factor’ Running in Crocs?Training on the Cocodona 250 course this weekThe importance of personal consistency is key in training All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Choose Strong Book Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupBe sure to take advantage of the deals from the episode's sponsors!MUD/WTR: Save 43% with code STRONG at mudwtr.comiRESTORE: Get an exclusive discount on the Illumina Face Mask using code STRONG at irestore.comLAGOON SLEEP: Get 15% off with code CHOOSESTRONG at lagoonsleep.com/CHOOSESTRONGQUALIA: Get 50% off at qualialife.com/SALLY and use code SALLY for an extra 15% off.
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#137 | The End of Nike Trail
Mar 2801:54:47Tap to summarizeFor 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 team? Will she search of another shoe for her next race? It's a great listen with a lot of relatable points!If you liked this episode or our show in general, 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 Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupBe sure to take advantage of the deals from the episode's sponsors!WILD ALASKAN: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/SALLY. PLAN TO EAT: Save 25% on an annual subscription to Plan to Eat. Sign up for your free trial at plantoeat.com/sally
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#136 | Champion's Mindset | Getting Through the Tough Parts
Mar 1001:21:26Tap to summarizeIn 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. 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 Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupEpisode Sponsors:iRESTORE: irestore.com/STRONG use code STRONG for an exclusive discountLAGOON SLEEP: LagoonSleep.com/CHOOSESTRONG use code CHOOSESTRONG for 15% offMud/WTR: mudwtr.com/STRONG use code STRONG for 43% off
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