Choose Strong

We did it- Sally's first 200+ mile race is complete and we have a solid 3 hour episode to break it all down. You'll want to save this for your extra long run or to power you through the next few days as every segment is insightful and encouraging. As with all our episodes, we hope you find strength and encouragement for your own journey in what we have to share. You'll hear the background leading up to the race, the challenges Sally faced, why she chose to wear that green suit and sun hat with the mouth shield; and what it felt like to push through feet wounds for more than 80 hours. And....YES, you'll be entertained again by Eddie's presence and lighthearted insight on what it was like to crew his first 250 mile race! There's something for everyone in this episode and we thank you advance for the ratings and comments. To support our work, please download the SALLY MCRAE STRENGTH APP and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel as the Cocodona 250 film will be released in two weeks on the @sallymcraestrength YT channel. To pre-order Sally's book: CHOOSE STRONG For Sally's sun hat- https://a.co/d/6CMxcYN Follow Drew Darby and Tyler McCain (photographer/filmakers) We appreciate you for listening and being a part of the community! Feel free to send us a message at contact@sallymcrae.com or leave us a review on Apple! Thank you!

Get ready for an hour of entertainment & a whole lot of inspiration as Eddie and Sally talk about the build up to the first of 4, 200 mile races this year…building a team, crewing, and of course choosing strong! We want to thank YOU for your support and being a part of the community! If you loved this episode and want to help us continue to put out great content, please consider downloading Sally's Running and Strength app: SALLY'S APP Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel and follow Sally's training journey to the COCODONA 250 in her latest series: Training for a 200+ Mile Race. Episodes are released every Friday! Want to WATCH the podcast? We have uploaded every episode onto the CHOOSE STRONG PODCAST YouTube channel. Check it out here!

Today I sit down with Mac Jackson - a new runner in the ultra world who recently crushed his first 100 mile race in under 20 hours. Mac talks about juggling life as a husband, father, and career man while fitting in the training. Be sure to give Mac a follow @Maction17 on IG! We want to thank you for listening, sharing and supporting our channel. Be sure to check us out at the following media outlets: CHOOSE STRONG PODCAST YOUTUBE CHANNEL SALLY MCRAE STRENGTH APP SALLY MCRAE YOUTUBE CHANNEL- LATEST SERIES: TRAINING FOR A 200 MILE RACE SALLYMCRAE.COM

Are you frustrated with your training or tired of people saying you are training wrong? In this special episode, Sally shares her personal story of overcoming self-doubt and a sea of critics to fulfill a childhood dream of becoming a professional athlete. We guarantee you will be encouraged and inspired by this episode no matter where you are in your dream journey- running or not. Episode Topics: 1. The foundation of customized training and letting go of the "perfect way to train." 2. Why blanket statements, even from so called "experts" should be taken lightly. 3. Sally's personal story from young mother of two, in debt, and carving her own path to be a pro athlete. 4. Using your powerful mind, research and discernment to carve your own path. 5. Only you can work on your dreams. 6. The words you need to hear today. 7. Choose Strong. If you loved this episode and want to help us continue to put out great content, please consider downloading Sally's Running and Strength app: SALLY'S APP Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel and follow Sally's training journey to the COCODONA 250 in her latest series: Training for a 200+ Mile Race. Episodes are released every Friday! Want to WATCH the podcast? We have uploaded every episode onto the CHOOSE STRONG PODCAST YouTube channel. Check it out here!

Tim Tollefson is one of the most well known and accomplished American ultra runners in the world. Since signing his first pro contract 9 years ago, Tim has powered his way up mountains and varied terrain to stand on podiums all over the world, including the most competitive of them UTMB, where he twice placed 3rd as well as 2nd in the CCC. In addition to a long list of 1st place finishes, Tim is well known and loved in the ultra community simply for who he is as a person. Last year, Tim shared a raw and personal story of struggle, which I highly recommend you check out (link below) and he created and launched the first ever MAMMOTH TRAIL FEST (which happens to be smack in the middle of my favorite mountain range, Eastern Sierra). Check out the details of the trail fest and sign up today! It's a once in a lifetime experience that you don't want to miss! (Eddie and I plan to be there this year!) In this episode, we discuss: -Tim's start in sports, growing up in both Minnesota and California -His transition from soccer to running and then to the trails -Tim's story on YouTube: WHAT GOES UNSAID  -MAMMOTH TRAIL FEST- SIGN UP TODAY!  -Follow Tim on Instagram: @timtollefson  Support the CHOOSE STRONG PODCAST by downloading our app: SALLY MCRAE STRENGTH

When Drew Darby and Tyler McCain were tasked with filming the CHOOSE STRONG PROJECT they had little knowledge of what they were getting into. In this episode you will learn how these two creators took big risks, overcame personal fears, and pushed beyond their limits to capture a story that has impacted thousands of people around the world.  Check out the CHOOSE STRONG FILM on YouTube Follow Drew Darby and Tyler McCain on Instagram Support our work and download the SALLY MCRAE STRENGTH APP !

If you haven't heard of the power team that is Heather Jackson and Wattie yet, be prepared to add them to your "most inspirational" list of people. For 15 years Heather has crushed the Triathlon scene; a career that was lovingly encouraged by her husband, Sean Watkins. Known for her giant smile, disciplined training and relentless optimism, Heather is forging ahead to test herself in new ways in 2023! We are so excited for our community to hear this podcast because you will undoubtedly walk away with a smile and great inspiration for whatever goal you're chasing; you'll also be encouraged to give thanks for the incredible people who support you in your life- they are gold! Topics Covered in our Conversation: +Heather's start in endurance sports from soccer, ice hockey to triathlon; and how she excelled in all of them. +The day Heather and Wattie met and how it changed both their lives. +Heather's wild year of racing and her decision to race her very first ultra Javelina 100 just 2 weeks after racing Ironman World Championship in Kona +How Wattie and Heather fast-tracked into learning about crewing, pacing, and nutrition with just a handful of days to prepare for race day. +Heather's incredible, gutsy performance and sub-16 hour 100 mile finish! As long time admirers of Heather and Wattie and their awesome YouTube channel, we couldn't wait to connect with them! Heather and Wattie's humble and fierce approach to training will no doubt impress you and we believe it's safe to say that if Heather continues racing ultras, she'll be hard to beat! Aside from athletics, Heather and Wattie have an incredible company PLUSH GLOBAL  which we encourage you to check out! You can follow Heather and Wattie online (we highly recommend their YT channel!) YouTube: Heather Jackson Instagram: Heather Jackson and Sean "Wattie" Watkins We want to thank YOU for choosing our podcast and for all the incredible support and thoughtful reviews! We love our community! If you would like to support our podcast, please check out Sally's Run and Strength App here

Sally hosts this episode solo and breaks down her thoughts on how to stay motivated. She also talks about the Choose Strong 30 Challenge and gives a quick life update on family, her book, moving, and her big goal for 2023. For more information on the Choose Strong 30 Challenge happening Nov.7th-Dec. 7th, check out the info here! Check out Sally's Run and Strength app here (it's FREE for the first 7 days!) Thank you for all your support and encouragement! We truly appreciate the reviews, messages, and your support in our app!  Keep Choosing Strong!

On September 29th, Sally stood on the street corner of Main Street and Mount Whitney Portal Road in Lone Pine, CA. She had never summited Mount Whitney before, so why did she think she could pull off summiting the tallest mountain in the lower 48 states, not just once but twice? And as if the challenge of summiting twice wasn't enough, Sally chose to start at the very bottom, 23 miles away. The whole route was 92 miles and over 22,000 feet of climbing. In this episode, Sally and Eddie break down the attempt and the hidden story behind the double summit. Sally also explains why the Choose Strong Project took a surprise turn and ended in this way. The powerful meaning is one we know you will be encouraged by as Sally has reiterated again and again that this project was never about racing, finishing times, or recognition, but to send a message of hope to everyone. Topics Covered: *The story behind the attempt and why Sally chose this particular course *Training, the crew, and the various "unknowns" that made this attempt challenging *Eddie discusses his role crewing; the scare when he thought the truck was going to break down; and how he helped keep Sally going *Mindset and how to find strength to begin again- no matter you're journey *The Choose Strong Project, our newsletter; and what's coming next! Please consider supporting Eddie and Sally's work by downloading their Run and Strength app here.  You can also sign up for their newsletter here.

-We often say, we are capable of more than we know, but how will we ever know what that looks like, unless we try. As Sally stood at the Start of Race #4 in the ChooseStrong Project, she was feeling the effects of racing 3 massive races in the previous 8 weeks. She chose the word GRATITUDE as her focus word and despite the grueling course, found her way to the Finish line once again. -Topics Covered in this Podcast: +The Swiss Alps and Racing WildStrubel UTMB 108k +Training and Recovery on a tired body- Tips and Advice on Staying Healthy +Mindset in training and racing in the face of a challenge +The surprising wild adventure that took place after crossing the finish line +And of course bantering, raw insights, and maybe a few seconds of singing by Eddie and Sally Please consider supporting the podcast by downloading Sally's Run and Strength App: https://sallymcrae.app  And a special thanks to everyone already in the app as well as those who have taken time out of their day to write such kind and thoughtful podcast reviews! We appreciate it more than you know!