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 22 minutesEP 125 | Full Body Workout For Ultra Runners, Running in Sand & A Giveaway!
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 - again
- Giveaway to say thank you
- Bears & World Record talk
- Brick by Brick challenge update
- Consistency is how you lay the foundation for endurance
- Peanut M&Ms & Chocolate bordeaux in December
- Choose Strong Community Highlights
- Running in snow & sand
- The power of mobility
- Race planning for the new year
- Making an ‘A’ goal that scares you
- 50k chatter
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8 December 2025, 11:24 pm - 1 hour 7 minutes#124 | Start Now
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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 Sally on LINKEDIN & on SUBSTACK
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1 December 2025, 1:57 am - 1 hour 11 minutes#123 | Grateful | Thanksgiving Edition
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!
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Episode Sponsors:
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27 November 2025, 6:18 am - 1 hour 22 minutes#122 | Beginning to Ultra
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 SUBSTACK
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book
Sally McRae Strength App
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Sally McRae YouTube
Choose Strong Merch
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
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Episode Sponsors:
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Janji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% off
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17 November 2025, 9:29 pm - 1 hour 44 minutes#121 | Tara Dower | A Star
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 2024
- Growing 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 2013
- Anxiety attack in 2017
- 2019 through hiked Appalachian Trail
- From chasing a title to enjoying the journey on the AT
- 5 months and 10 days - first time in 2019 thru hiking
- Cheez its and gushers for nutrition!
- Candy Mama nickname origination
- Mountains to Sea 1,175 miles
- First 100 mile race in 2021
- The meaning of Tara
- DNF at Mammoth helped her prepare for Javelina
- Javelina 100 Recap
Connect with TARA at:
Website: www.tara-treks.com
YouTube: @taratreks
IG: @tara.dower
Podcast: @dnf.diaries
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
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Episode Sponsors:
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9 November 2025, 5:14 pm - 1 hour 49 minutes#120 | Figure it Out w/ Tommie Runz
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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 good
- Sober for 8 years
- Tommie Gunz to Tommie Runz
- Running Boston in a ripping fast time
- Solo speed project - 340 miles
- Losing his dad at 8 yrs old
- Using his story to encourage others
- Sally wants to crew Tommie at Cocodona 250
- Freetrail’s encouragement for Tommie to sign-up for Javelina 100
- Sub 20 first 100 miler
- Javelina Race recap
- Mantra developed during Javelina, Figure it Out
- Swapping toe stories
- Live event at the The Running Event
- Tommie Runz Show
- PR Project
- Sally & Tommy event in 2026?
Connect with Tommie on IG: @tommie_runz
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book
Sally McRae Strength App
Choose Strong Podcast YouTube
Sally McRae YouTube
Choose Strong Merch
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
Choose Strong Strava Group
Episode Sponsors:
Lagoon Sleep: Go to lagoonsleep.com/CHOOSESTRONG for 15% off your first purchase
Janji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% off
iRestore: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser! Subscribe & Save for 25% off or more + free shipping on iRestore Skincare AND get HUGE savings on the iRestore Illumina Face Mask with code SALLY at https://www.irestore.com/SALLY
Plan to Eat: Go to plantoeat.com/sally for a free trial. Choose Strong listeners can save 25% on an annual subscription.
1 November 2025, 12:38 am - 1 hour 52 minutes#119 | Thriving Through Injury
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 highlights
- Eddie's goal update
- Sally doesn't love the mustache
- Sally Says
Connect with Sally on LINKEDIN & on SUBSTACK
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book
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Choose Strong Podcast YouTube
Sally McRae YouTube
Choose Strong Merch
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
Choose Strong Strava Group
Episode Sponsors:
ZocDoc: Go to zocdoc.com/SALLY to book a top-rated doctor today
Janji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% off
iRestore: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser! Subscribe & Save for 25% off or more + free shipping on iRestore Skincare AND get HUGE savings on the iRestore Illumina Face Mask with code SALLY at https://www.irestore.com/SALLY
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30 October 2025, 11:59 pm - 1 hour 28 minutes#118 | Trail Etiquette | The Unspoken Rules
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 SUBSTACK
Going to be a Javelina this year? Let us know what you will be doing out there! Send us an email at [email protected]
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book
Sally McRae Strength App
Choose Strong Podcast YouTube
Sally McRae YouTube
Choose Strong Merch
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
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Want to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi!
6771 Warner Ave.
P.O. Box 2051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Episode Sponsors:
Lagoon Sleep: Go to lagoonsleep.com/CHOOSESTRONG for 15% off your first purchase
Janji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% off
Mud/WTR: For up to 43% off your entire order, go to mudwtr.com/STRONG
Boncharge: Go to boncharge.com & use code SALLY for 15% off
12 October 2025, 3:44 pm - 1 hour 3 minutes#117 | Human Connection, Dealing With Information Overload, How to Clean Your Bladder & Starting the Day Strong
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 allergies
- Trailfest & Mammoth 200 chat
- Hiking for ice-cream
- Speaking in Missouri
- Impactful stories and people Sally met in KY, TN, & MO
- Kids and families Sally connected with
- Running with others
- Early morning coffee & gym routine
Connect with Sally on LINKEDIN & on SUBSTACK
Going to be a Javelina this year? Let us know what you will be doing out there! Send us an email at [email protected]
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book
Sally McRae Strength App
Choose Strong Podcast YouTube
Sally McRae YouTube
Choose Strong Merch
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
Choose Strong Strava Group
Want to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi!
6771 Warner Ave.
P.O. Box 2051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Episode Sponsors:
Boncharge: boncharge.com w/ code SALLY to save 15%
Janji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% off
Plan to Eat: plantoeat.com/sally for 25% off an annual subscription
1 October 2025, 4:36 am - 1 hour 53 minutes#116 | Andy Glaze | Success Through Failure
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 running
- Using feedback for future success
- Crazy Mountain 100, Leadville 100, & UTMB recap
- Hiking the Inca Trail & creating memories with family
- Andy’s love for flowers
- Running 100 miles a week vs training for a mountain ultra
- X-rays of his feet as “artwork” on his wall
- Blogspot is out and Substack is in
- A scary mudslide story from Mt Fuji race
- Tips for running in the cold
- Reliving shared experiences at UTMB
- Mental toughness is built on the foundation of failures
- The hardest part is only 2 miles, don’t quit to early
- 30 tries until he became a Battalion chief, failed 29 times
- Moab 240 is up next
Connect with Andy:
IG: @amglaze
TikTok: @glazeruns
Substack: Andy Glaze Substack
Website: andyglaze.com
Going to be a Javelina this year? Let us know what you will be doing out there! Send us an email at [email protected]
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book
Sally McRae Strength App
Choose Strong Podcast YouTube
Sally McRae YouTube
Choose Strong Merch
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
Choose Strong Strava Group
Want to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi!
6771 Warner Ave.
P.O. Box 2051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Episode Sponsors:
Janji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% off
Plan to Eat: Go to plantoeat.com/sally for a free trial. Choose Strong listeners can save 25% on an annual subscription.
iRestore: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser! Subscribe & Save for 25% off or more + free shipping on iRestore Skincare AND get HUGE savings on the iRestore Illumina Face Mask with code SALLY at https://www.irestore.com/SALLY
Factor: Visit factormeals.com/SALLY50OFF and get 50% off your first box & FREE BREAKFAST for 1 year
23 September 2025, 6:27 pm - 1 hour 16 minutes#115 | The "What If" Mentality, Getting Race-Day Fitness Back, & Transformations
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 gym
- Getting your race day fitness back after time off
- What if I just tried? What happens if I just keep going? What if?
- Renovation memories and renovations to come
- The popularity of watching a good transformation
- Hoarding talk
- It’s far better to use your time to manage your goals instead of managing your stuff
- Fashion tips from Sally & Eddie
- I signed up for a race, how can I find pacers
- Sally speaking in MO & KY
- Capitol Steps Workout in Nashville
Going to be a Javelina this year? Let us know what you will be doing out there! Send us an email at [email protected]
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book
Sally McRae Strength App
Choose Strong Podcast YouTube
Sally McRae YouTube
Choose Strong Merch
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
Choose Strong Strava Group
Want to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi!
6771 Warner Ave.
P.O. Box 2051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Episode Sponsors:
Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/SALLY to book a top-rated doctor today
Janji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% off
iRestore: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser! Subscribe & Save for 25% off or more + free shipping on iRestore Skincare AND get HUGE savings on the iRestore Illumina Face Mask with code SALLY at https://www.irestore.com/SALLY
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