Choose Strong

Western States, Wild Goals, & Marathons are just a few of the topics covered in this episode. Sally also breaks down your questions and shares some insight about her journey to becoming a professional athlete. You'll smile and belly laugh while listening to this episode- as always we hope you just imagine yourself sitting at the table with Eddie and Sally as they banter and share hilarious stories in between the encouraging stuff. Please take a moment and give a 5 star rating (and a review if you have time), every download and rating matters! If you would like to support Eddie and Sally's podcast, YouTube documentaries, and creative content, we ask that you consider downloading SALLY'S STRENGTH APP THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE...KEEP CHOOSING STRONG IN ALL YOU DO!

Curious about ultra-running? Dive into the thrilling world of 200-mile races as Eddie and Sally share insights from their experiences. They highlight key races like Cocodona 250 and Tahoe 200, discussing logistics, crew access, and unique challenges. Learn about essential gear, sleep strategies, and the importance of choosing the right pacers. They also touch on costs and planning for family-friendly crewing. Perfect for anyone considering tackling the impressive 200-mile distance!

Mojo, Music, and Making Goals- Eddie and Sally sit down with a pot of coffee, a plate of cookies and YOU! Don't miss this colorful, heartfelt, and comical episode about training, life and goal chasing; we guarantee you'll be encouraged. Consider supporting Eddie and Sally's work by downloading the SALLY MCRAE STRENGTH APP or by purchasing Sally's book: CHOOSE STRONG. We want to thank you for being a part of the Choose Strong community! You can join our online community on Facebook and give Eddie and Sally a follow on the following outlets: Sally McRae Instagram Sally McRae on YouTube Choose Strong on Instagram Choose Strong on YouTube COROS WATCH DISCOUNT CODE: SALLY (this will get you a free accessory when you purchase a watch!) If you have a free moment, please write a review on Spotify! Every rating and review is valuable to the team and we appreciate the time you take to make one.

Eddie and Sally dive into marathon training, sharing laughs over coffee and casual conversations. They discuss Eddie’s viral marathon

Listen as Eddie and Sally answer one of the most common life questions, "How do I keep going when it hurts?" Raw, relatable, and deeply insightful, everyone will benefit from this episode and we strongly encourage you to share it with your family and loved ones. +Intro- light and fun per usual, Eddie and Sally banter a bit before diving in +Sally's most asked question "How do you keep going?" +Pain in Life vs. Pain in a Race +Sally's stories: personal setbacks in races, lessons learned +Coaching Hat: Sally guides athletes through discomfort and mental roadblocks and gives real-life coaching and crewing examples that have brought athletes success +Powerful words, mantras and encouragement for the listener We ask you support Eddie and Sally's work by downloading Sally's Strength App! The goal is to put out encouraging, helpful, and REAL content into the world and by downloading the app you help big time, so thank you in advance if you are already in the app! Follow the CHOOSE STRONG PODCAST on Instagram and YouTube ! Follow Sally McRae on Instagram and YouTube!

Sally McRae shares her journey as the Moab 240 champion, revealing the parallels between ultrarunning and real life. She discusses her strategic mindset during races, highlighting the importance of patience and understanding course dynamics. Sally candidly addresses challenges like nutrition issues and foot injuries, while emphasizing mental resilience. Her experience culminates in powerful life lessons on honoring strengths and the value of community support. Whether you're a runner or not, her insights are both inspiring and universally applicable.

Explore the journey of training for ultra races with insights from rookie experiences and seasoned wisdom. Discover the importance of mindset, community support, and selecting the right gear. Learn about building an aerobic base and essential race preparation strategies, including nutrition and logistics. Get practical tips for progressing from 50K to longer distances and understanding the roles of pacers and crew. This discussion is packed with valuable advice for both aspiring and experienced runners.

Join Eddie and Sally in this casual, real conversation as they tackle listener's questions about alcohol, sleep, nutrition and other most commonly asked questions. Sally begins the conversation with a personal story about her recent travels and then deep dives into her personal views and lessons she's learned about every day topics. We guarantee you'll glean something from this discussion; and as always, Eddie will keep you laughing. THE TAHOE 200 FILM WILL BE RELEASED TONIGHT ON SALLY'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL; PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND WATCH HERE. *Note- They discuss an alternative topic for this podcast at the beginning which they have decided to save for another episode. Please consider supporting Eddie and Sally's work by downloading SALLY'S RUNNING AND STRENGTH APP. To watch this episode on YOUTUBE, please subscribe and watch here.

Don't miss this powerful episode with world-renown Billy Yang; one of the most talented filmmakers in the endurance world. Please consider supporting Billy as he races New York City Marathon to raise money with Justin Grunewald for the BRAVE LIKE GABE FOUNDATION. Follow Billy Yang on all major social media platforms @billyyang and be sure to check out his inspiring films on his YOUTUBE channel. Consider supporting Eddie and Sally's work by downloading Sally's Strength and Running app or by purchasing her CHOOSE STRONG book. Thank you in advance for all your support! Brave Like Gabe Foundation: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/brave-like-gabe-foundation/2023-nyc-marathon/justin-grunewald-2 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BillyYang Sally McRae Strength App: https://sallymcrae.app/ Choose Strong Book: https://a.co/d/ajtQM28

The hosts discuss their college years and teaching careers, favorite races, embracing pain and discomfort, and the challenges of balancing running and real life responsibilities. They also explore the mental aftermath of completing a race and offer advice on recovery.