Choose Strong #129 | Making Today Count & Long Haul 100 Prep
Jan 14, 2026
As Sally gears up for a challenging 100-mile race, she dives into her training strategies and the significance of living in the moment. The hosts discuss the balance between running and lifting, as well as the importance of setting bold goals. They also touch on the journey of running through grief and the positive aspects of aging in sports. Sally shares her race prep, including fueling strategies and recovery techniques post-surgery, while emphasizing adaptability and resilience in training.
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Treadmill Over Buffalo Park In Flagstaff
- Sally planned a cold outdoor run in Flagstaff but chickened out and used a treadmill instead.
- She nonetheless felt proud for getting the run in and acknowledged being a cold-weather wimp.
Listener Rebuilt Life Through Running
- A 61-year-old listener wrote that sobriety, running, and lifting rebuilt her life after loss and led to multiple 100-mile finishes.
- She uses running to process grief and refuses to wait for 'someday' to start adventures.
Align Training To Your A-Race
- When you have a clear A-race, align every training and recovery decision to support that single goal.
- Protect bigger season goals by pulling out of smaller events that risk long-term setbacks.