Choose Strong
Choose Strong with Sally & 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, life balance, the impact of social media, and staying motivated while working toward goals. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sallymcraepodcast/support
- 1 hour 8 minutes#96 Eli Wehbe | Overcoming & Setting Massive Goals
In this episode, Sally sits down and chats with Eli Wehbe. Eli shares his powerful story of overcoming, finding running and setting massive goals. Eli is preparing to race the longest distance of his life at the Arizona Monster 300, where he will dedicate his performance to honor his father who just recently passed away.
Connect with Eli on IG: @eliwehbe
Eli's Book: Mask: My Race Through the Belly of Hollywood to Self-Discovery
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book: https://a.co/d/b1zxZTz
Sally McRae Strength App: https://sallymcrae.app/
Sally McRae YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength
Merch: https://sallymcraemerch.com/
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31 March 2025, 7:18 am - 1 hour 50 minutes#95 How to Run Faster | The Basics
This episode was inspired by a little father - daughter banter/bonding that we know will help anyone who is looking to get a little more speed when running. Plus, there is so much more to this episode.
Other episode highlights:
- March Madness breakdown
- Current HS national & international records broken on the track
- Badwater 135 Training
- Choose Strong listener shout-outs
- "Sally Says" segment answering questions about nutrition
- An impromptu phone call
Sally is on Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/yellowrunner
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book: https://a.co/d/b1zxZTz
Sally McRae Strength App: https://sallymcrae.app/
Sally McRae YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength
Merch: https://sallymcraemerch.com/
Bare Performance Nutrition: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition CODE: SALLY
Episode Sponsors:
Function Health: https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae
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27 March 2025, 12:39 am - 33 minutes 6 seconds#94 4 Mental Tools to Use When A Race Gets Tough
In this episode, Sally sits down & shares 4 mental tools that you can use in a race when it get tough!
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book: https://a.co/d/hcwGfcY
Sally McRae Strength App: https://sallymcrae.app/
Sally McRae YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength
Merch: https://sallymcraemerch.com/
Bare Performance Nutrition: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition Code: SALLY
23 March 2025, 5:48 am - 1 hour 14 minutes#93 The Excuses We Tell Ourselves & How to Stop Them
In this episode we look at the top 5 excuses we tell ourselves when it comes to training, working towards or a goal or pursuing a dream. The excuses are many, but they can be stopped. Listen in as Sally shares how we can rise above the excuses & move forward!
Other Episode Highlights:
- Mail from Scotland
- Pringles socks
- Mobility March Challenge update
- Community highlights
- Looking ahead at Badwater 135
- Consistency vs duration in your training
- A bad idea to base your decisions on feelings
- The 3 P's : Patience, Perseverance, Planning
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book: https://a.co/d/hcwGfcY
Sally McRae Strength App: https://sallymcrae.app/
Sally McRae YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength
Merch: https://sallymcraemerch.com/
Bare Performance Nutrition: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition Code: SALLY
Episode Sponsors:
Function Health: functionhealth.com/sallymcrae
iRestore: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser and save $205 off your iRestore Illumina Face Mask with code SALLY at irestorelaser.com/SALLY #irestorepod
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15 March 2025, 3:42 pm - 53 minutes 59 seconds#92 5 Pro Tips to Transition From Road Running to Trail Running
In this episode, Sally shares 5 tips that can help you if you are thinking about transitioning to trails from the road.
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book: https://a.co/d/hcwGfcY
Sally McRae Strength App: https://sallymcrae.app/
Sally McRae YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength
Merch: https://sallymcraemerch.com/
Bare Performance Nutrition: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition Code: SALLY
Episode Sponsors:
Function Health: functionhealth.com/sallymcrae
Eight Sleep: Head over to www.eightsleep.com/choosestrong/ and use the code CHOOSESTRONG to get $350 off your very own Pod 4 Ultra.
1 March 2025, 5:56 pm - 2 hours 2 minutes#91 What's Holding You Back?
In this episode we ask the question, "What's Holding You Back?" With all the recent world records being broken (from HS track times to the pros), we chat about why it has been so frequent. We look at & discuss recovery, science, tech advancements, and training age as possible reasons why these records are being broken. And, then ask you, what's YOUR excuse & what is holding YOU back?
Episode Highlights:
- Recent trip to Flagstaff, AZ
- Sally's bowling form is on point
- Community highlights
- "Sally Says" Segment answering your training questions
- Current track records broken this month
- Can you die from running the mile?
- Inspirational story of why it's never too late to start
- Mobility March Challenge
Mobility Challenge Sign-Up: sallymcrae.app
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book: https://a.co/d/hcwGfcY
Sally McRae Strength App: https://sallymcrae.app/
Sally McRae YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength
Merch: https://sallymcraemerch.com/
Bare Performance Nutrition: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition Code: SALLY
Episode Sponsors:
Function Health: functionhealth.com/sallymcrae
Eight Sleep: Head over to www.eightsleep.com/choosestrong/ and use the code CHOOSESTRONG to get $350 off your very own Pod 4 Ultra.
Lumen:lumen.me/SALLY to get 20% off your Lumen
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24 February 2025, 4:31 pm - 1 hour 25 minutes#90 Jinghuan Liu Tervalon | Strength in Adversity
Listen in as Sally sits down with Jinghuan Liu Tervalon. Jinghuan Liu is an inspiring writer, runner, mom, wife and friend. She has many stories in which she has chosen and exemplified strength in adversity, including losing her house in the recent LA fires. You will be very encouraged by Jinghuan Liu's story! Enjoy
You can follow & connect with Jinghuan Liu here:
- IG @sandychannel
- Substack: https://substack.com/@sandychannel
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book: https://a.co/d/hcwGfcY
Sally McRae Strength App: https://sallymcrae.app/
Sally McRae YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength
Merch: https://sallymcraemerch.com/
Bare Performance Nutrition: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition Code: SALLY
Episode Sponsors:
Function Health: functionhealth.com/sallymcrae
Blissy: Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use STRONGPOD to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/STRONGPOD.
Manukora:Head to https://manukora.com/SALLY to get $25 off your Starter Kit!
17 February 2025, 11:00 am - 2 hours 6 minutes#89 Racing Untrained
In this episode we dive into the topic of stepping up to a start line, untrained. Wether life got in the way or an injury, what adjustments should be made if you are still going to show up for your race? Sally will give some advice on how to adjust and tweak your plan to complete your race injury free.
Other episode highlights:
- a feel good family story
- community highlights
- "Sally Says"
- a 'thank you' for listening 2M times
- Super Bowl predictions
- the importance of base fitness when beginning a training plan
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book:https://a.co/d/hcwGfcY
Sally McRae Strength App:https://sallymcrae.app/
Sally McRae YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength
Merch:https://sallymcraemerch.com/
Bare Performance Nutrition:https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition Code: SALLY
Episode Sponsors:
iRestore: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser and save $205 off your iRestore Illumina Face Mask with code SALLY at irestorelaser.com/SALLY #irestorepod
MudWtr:Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code STRONG at mudwtr.com/STRONG#mudwtrpod
10 February 2025, 5:08 pm - 2 hours 6 minutes#88 Max Jolliffe | Just Keep Going
In this episode, Sally sits down with Maxwell Jolliffe to chat about life and running. It's a powerful conversation that will leave you very encouraged!
Episode Highlights:
- growing up in the same city
- Max's rough upbringing / addictions
- becoming a runner / run streak
- Moab 240 race & film
- the power of "Just Keep Going"
- whats on the schedule for 2025
You can follow & connect with Max here: @woah_max (IG, YouTube, Tiktok) and at woahmax.com
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book: https://a.co/d/hcwGfcY
Sally McRae Strength App: https://sallymcrae.app/
Sally McRae YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength
Merch: https://sallymcraemerch.com/
Bare Performance Nutrition: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition Code: SALLY
Episode Sponsors:
BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/CHOOSESTRONG today to get 10% off your first month.
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CHOOSESTRONG and get on your way to being your best self.”
Blissy: Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use STRONGPOD to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/STRONGPOD.
1 February 2025, 3:44 pm - 2 hours 47 seconds#87 Running Essentials to Keep You Motivated
In this episode we discuss 2 essentials you need to stay motivated as you train for a race or just run for exercise.
Other highlights of the episode include:
- Running news & research
- A "Sally Says" segment
- Reviews & community highlights
- Eddie's running outfit
- Community Poll
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book: https://a.co/d/hcwGfcY
Sally McRae Strength App: https://sallymcrae.app/
Sally McRae YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength
Merch: https://sallymcraemerch.com/
Bare Performance Nutrition: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition Code: SALLY
Episode Sponsors:
Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code SALLY at LumeDeodorant.com #lumepod
MudWtr: Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code STRONG at mudwtr.com/STRONG #mudwtrpod
BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/CHOOSESTRONG today to get 10% off your first month.
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CHOOSESTRONG and get on your way to being your best self.”
27 January 2025, 3:38 am - 1 hour 30 minutes#86 Go For the Big Goals in 2025
In this episode we discuss the importance of courage in going after big goals and making big decisions, that effect your family and career. We use our experiences and a few bit of our story to encourage you to GO after your big goals, because life is short!
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All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book: https://a.co/d/hcwGfcY
Sally McRae Strength App: https://sallymcrae.app/
Sally McRae YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength
Merch: https://sallymcraemerch.com/
Bare Performance Nutrition: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition Code: SALLY
Episode Sponsors:
Manukora: Head to https://manukora.com/SALLY to get $25 off your Starter Kit!
Lumen: lumen.me/SALLY to get 15% off your Lumen
iRestore: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser and save $205 off your iRestore Illumina Face Mask with code SALLY at irestorelaser.com/SALLY #irestorepod
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