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In this LIVE episode from TrailCon 2026, Sally sits down with Rachel Entrekin — 3x Cocodona 250 Champion, holder of 15 FKT records, and one of the most real, relatable, funny, and genuinely inspiring people in the sport. Enjoy! All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sally McRae Strength App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this LIVE episode from TrailCon 2026, Sally sits down with Rachel Entrekin — 3x Cocodona 250 Champion, holder of 15 FKT records, and one of the most real, relatable, funny, and genuinely inspiring people in the sport. Enjoy! All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sally McRae Strength App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode we dive into some great questions that will make you a better runner and have better success in your racing. We also share about a small giveaway and much more in this packed 90 mins. Enjoy! Other Episode Highlights : June - Busy season  Graduation party run-down Electrolyte reminder from Coach Sally  World Cup is here!  Sally running & commentating at Broken Arrow  TrailCon &a...

In this episode, Sally chats with the most requested and the most frequent Choose Strong guest, Andy Glaze! Andy is currently in NY for his wife's Hyrox, but was able to find some time to record this episode & also able to coordinate a perimeter run of Central Park run (in true Andy fashion) which he shares about. As always it was a great conversation between Sally & Andy. Enjoy. Other...

In this episode we take a look at what recovery looks like after running 200+ miles. We chat about how long it takes, the food your body craves, the importance of sleep, the importance of your training age in recovery time, and more. Sally shares some valuable tips on how to recover after big efforts or after running 200+ miles while weaving in her own experiences, specifically her most recent Coc...

In this episode we dive into Sally's Cocodona 250 race & give you an inside look as to how the race panned out! Sally touches on everything from bib pickup, the shoes she wore, her nutrition, how her body felt, finding solutions to her "low" points, how grateful she was to be at the start after the past year she had, and so much more! You'll be glad you tuned in for this epis...

In this episode we chat shoe rotation for the upcoming 250 mile race in AZ, some Sally Says Q & A and we touch on the taper that has begun in Flagstaff. And, as always, we touch on so many other things that you will for sure be entertained by and encouraged by. Thanks for listening! Other episode highlights: Boston Marathon recap stories  “Boston Magic” in 2005  Mount to Coast Double Boston Hu...

In this episode we talk about the what, why and how of training camps! If you are training for any race, a training camp (by yourself or with others) can be very beneficial. Listen in to find out why you should get a training camp on your training schedule soon! Other episode highlights:  The Sedona Hangover trail experience  More snake talk Differences between a trail run vs a road run  “Runcatio...

Sally is out in Flagstaff, AZ this week, so we sat down to chat, virtually this episode. We spend some time talking about safety on the trail when encountering animals/snakes, Sally's un-biased & transparent honesty when reviewing shoes, and on the course Cocodona 250 training. Other episode highlights: Choose Strong listener shout-outs If you’re on the trail, get a sharpie! Snake tips for...

For over a decade, the Nike Trail team has been Sally's team. But, recently, the end has come for Nike Trail. In today's episode, she shares about her Nike Trail experience, the origins, insight, and why there is no longer, Nike Trail. She addresses questions that have come up recently about her and Nike Trail, as well as sharing so many great stories and memories she has had over the year...

In this episode we answer a few of the most asked questions about mindset, that Sally has received. Sally gives insight and tips, on mindset, from her vast race experiences as a pro for over a decade. We are so grateful you pushed play! Please subscribe and head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a positive review 🙏🏼 All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Listen in as we discuss the importance of preemptive gut health, how many times a week you should strength train while training for a race and the importance of the zone 2 slog. Thanks again for choosing to listen to this podcast. We are so grateful you pushed play! Please like, subscribe and head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a positive review 🙏🏼 All links, discounts, and ways to support...

We are back again to bring you a bit of everything in this episode. From Sally training on the Cocodona 250 course, some Winter Olympics banter, and some solid "Sally Says" questions & answers. We know you will enjoy this one! Other episode highlights: Visual / mental training on the course you will race on 74 days until Cocodona 250 Training in Lone Pine on the Badwater 135 course ...

In this episode, Sally sits down with a fan favorite and a Choose Strong podcast regular, Andy Glaze! Andy shares about his most recent races, his 300 mile week, writing his book, upcoming races and opens up about some current struggles he is facing. You will love this conversation. Enjoy. Other Episode Highlights : Cocodona 250 chatter, experiences Completing Moab 240 & a sub 24hr at Javelina...

In this episode Sally breaks down the importance of strength training for runners. She shares exercises, tips, reasons why and how often you should strength train. Plus, if you stick around to the end, she gives a very 'Sally-esque' encouragement to you! Thanks for listening! Other episode highlights: Choose Strong community highlights Hips, glutes and ankles - focus Sally's top 5 stre...

Sally sits down in this episode to recap her first race in over a year, the Long Haul 100. She shares about the goals she had for the race, gear, nutrition, the FL trail community, her knee, breaks down each loop & much more! Enjoy! Chose Strong Shakeout Run @ 8am Jan 31. Meet at HB Corner Market Address: 601 11th St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Mammoth Trailfest: Sign Up Here All links, discou...

Listen in as we chat about having the courage to try & the importance of not waiting for tomorrow to start. You will be encouraged by Sally's mindset as she prepares to get to a start line to pursue a goal she's had for a long time. And, as always, there is much more in this episode for your encouragement, inspiration and entertainment. Enjoy! Other Episode Highlights: No sleep with to...

As Sally nears the start of a 100 mile race, at the Long Haul 100, she shares about her training, goals for the race and the importance of being obsessed with the day you're in. Other episode highlights: Surf City HB 1/2 shake out in February FRHVY swag giveaways at the shakeout Eddie wimping out in the cold Long Haul 100 prep Goal & the journey relationship Being obsessed with the day you...

A New Year brings new chances, new days and new opportunities. Join us this episode as we close out 2025 and look forward to 2026! Happy New Year! Enjoy. Other Episode Highlights: New YouTube series - Run Far, Lift Heavy  Run For a Claus 5k Giveaway winners announced Another “running” Guinness World Record Choose Strong listener highlights Lessons learned this past year Failed goal, but other “goa...

After being falsely accused and wrongfully imprisoned, Greg rebuilt his life—emerging as a devoted husband, father, business owner, and ultramarathoner. In this episode, he shares a deeply powerful story of perseverance that will motivate you to pursue your goals and live with purpose for the good of others. Enjoy! Connect with GREG at: YouTube: @gregkelleyfreedom IG: @grkelley2 TikTok: @keepingup...

Joining the Choose Strong podcast in this episode, is Rachel Entrekin! She is a Norda athlete, and has had recent victories at Cocodona 250, High Lonesome 100 & The Mammoth (and MANY more) . Enjoy getting to know Rachel a little more as she joins Sally in an awesome chat! Enjoy! Other Episode Highlights: Recent Norda athlete! Background to how Rachel started running High school battle of ident...

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 & Chocolat...

*** AUDIO ONLY *** 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 insp...

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! All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong...

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S...