Choose Strong with Sally and Eddie McRae

Choose Strong

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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.

Author

Choose Strong with Sally and Eddie McRae

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Health

Podcast website

www.sallymcrae.com

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

#46 All About Running- Training Through Discomfort & Answering YOUR Running Questions 03.02.2024

Join Eddie and Sally as they share about training through discomfort; patient building when you don't feel good; and tracking success even when it feels slow. We answer your questions about training for the mountains and hills when you live in a flat area; running alone on the trails; fueling and overall nutrition and more! Links Discussed in the Podcast: THE CHOOSE STRONG/DTW MERCH SHOP BARE...

#45 Running in Unideal Situations to Produce Ideal Outcomes 29.01.2024

Join Eddie and Sally in this light-hearted episode as they answer YOUR questions; share stories; and discuss Eddie's most unideal long run in a storm. Please consider supporting this podcast by visiting our sponsors, downloading Sally's App, book, or visiting our merchandise shop! Get your DO THE WORK merch! Download Sally's Strength App NEW YOUTUBE EPISODE DROPS THIS WEEK ON SALLY&#39...

#44 The 5 Ingredients for Consistency 22.01.2024

“This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CHOOSESTRONG and get on your way to being your best self.” http://www.betterhelp.com/CHOOSESTRONG SHOW NOTES: -Losing mojo/motivation or steam while pursuing a goal -5 ingredients to keep you consistent -Get YOUR DTW gear here As always thank you for being a part of the community! We appreciate you and we ar...

#43 Update on Eddie's Training & Life & Sally's Hat Giveaway 15.01.2024

Pre-order Sally's Yellow Hat from her online store here Visit Sally McRae's New Website! and download her Strength App ! Thank you so much for being a part of the community! We are looking forward to another stellar year with you! Show Notes: *2024 Kickoff *Community messages *Update on Eddie's Training *Picking a challenge/mindset for life instead of a season. *Hat Giveaway (10 hats!) InsideTrack...

#42 Overcoming Fear & People Pleasing | End of Year Recap 31.12.2023

Fear and People Pleasing are some of the top reasons people either don't start or stop pursuing a goal. Listen as Eddie and Sally break down the 2023 year and vulnerably share stories from this year of having to overcome fear and people pleasing. The information in this podcast is for everyone and can be applied to any goal you're working toward! Thank you for supporting Sally and Eddie th...

#41 The Mindshift to Achieving More 23.12.2023

Building toward a goal is filled with challenges and setbacks. Listen as Sally shares vital stories from her life that helped her achieve more than she thought was possible. We guarantee this episode will be filled with takeaways for everyone! Consider supporting this podcast by purchasing Sally's Strength app or book: Choose Strong. https://linktr.ee/yellowrunner

#40 Growth Through Injury, Setbacks & Owning YOUR Story 16.12.2023

Don't miss this powerful, relatable podcast as Eddie and Sally sit down to talk REAL life challenges all people encounter when chasing a goal. You'll laugh and find invaluable nuggets of wisdom to apply to your everyday life. To support Eddie and Sally's work, we encourage you to download the SALLY MCRAE STRENGTH APP or purchase Sally's CHOOSE STRONG book. https://linktr.ee/yellowr...

#39 The ONE Word to Make You Unstoppable | A Powerful Message for Everyone 09.12.2023

In this episode you will learn how to train your brain to be unstoppable and consistently show up for yourself every day. We encourage you to listen, save and share this episode with anyone working toward a goal of any kind. To support Sally and Eddie's work, please consider downloading the SALLY MCRAE STRENGTH APP or purchase Sally's latest book: CHOOSE STRONG Lastly, we want to thank YOU for bei...

#38 How to successfully train and race a 200 Mile ultramarathon | And other KEY training tips 01.12.2023

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#37 Western States, Marathons, & YOUR Questions | Also, ants...yes, ants. 23.11.2023

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...

#36 Do You Want to do a 200 Mile Race? | All the Details You Need to Consider When Choosing A 200 19.11.2023

Interested in running a 200 mile race? Listen as Eddie and Sally break down four 200 mile races and what it was like to experience them both from a runner and crew standpoint. This informative podcast will help you better understand the 200+ mile events; the overall investment (time and money), aid stations, rules, terrain, experience and so much more. We highly recommend you pass this podcast ont...

#35 When You Lose Your Mojo | Coffee with Eddie & Sally 10.11.2023

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 th...

#34 The Long Run Episode | Coffee with Eddie and Sally 03.11.2023

Marathon training, McDonald's and Motorcycles are just a few of the topics covered in this 90 minute banter between Eddie and Sally. Whether you're on your long run, driving in the car or snuggling into the couch with a cup of coffee, Eddie and Sally invite you to the table for some hearty laughs and down to earth conversation. As mentioned in the podcast, Eddie and Sally's mailing address: (PLEAS...

#33 How to Keep Going 27.10.2023

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?" +Pai...

#32 Winning MOAB 240 | Greater than the Pain 22.10.2023

Sally McRae just crossed the finish line as the Moab 240 champion which also crowned her as the Triple Crown of 200s Champion and the Grand Slam of 200s Champion. For the last 5 months Sally has been on a quest to complete Cocodona 250, Tahoe 220, Bigfoot 200 and Moab 240 and she had her heart set on winning the final race. Listen in as Eddie and Sally break down the race; her strategy to win; and...

#31 Training for an Ultra | Valuable Insight & Tips for Beginners & Seasoned Runners 12.10.2023

Curious about what it takes to train and race for a trail/ultra race? Join Sally & Eddie on this discussion about her first years as a rookie runner; and the journey she took to understanding how to train, eat, pick gear, and prepare for a race. Please consider supporting Eddie and Sally's work by downloading ⁠SALLY'S RUNNING AND STRENGTH APP⁠ .

#30 Living a REAL life | Coffee with Eddie & Sally 06.10.2023

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 discuss...

#29 Legendary Adventurer & Filmmaker Billy Yang Shares His Powerful Story 30.09.2023

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...

#28 Life Lessons & Answering Your Questions 22.09.2023

A staple in the Choose Strong Podcast is listening to your questions and answering them here! We love to hear from you and often, many of you have the same questions! Join Eddie and Sally as they sift through a balance of both deep and light hearted questions. We know you'll enjoy this episode! Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting this podcast by downloading SALLY'S STRENGTH...

#27 How to Stay Mentally Strong (The Mental Game Part 2) 16.09.2023

In part 2 of the Mental Game, Sally discusses three critical factors that destroy our mindset both in everyday life and racing. Grab a pen & paper for this one- you’ll want to take notes! Please consider supporting our show by downloading the Sally McRae Strength App!

#26 Finish the Race- BIGFOOT 200 RACE RECAP 25.08.2023

When challenges begin to compound, do you second guess your mission or personal abilities? When is it time to throw in the towel and when should we keep pushing forward? In this candid episode, Sally and Eddie break down the Bigfoot 200 race- an event that took place just 17 days after Sally crossed the finish line of Tahoe 220. Sally takes the listener into the mindset that's helped her overcome...

#25 TAHOE 200 RACE RECAP| Using the brain to triumph over the mind. 04.08.2023

Have you tapped into your powerful mind in difficult situations? Do you believe a strong mind is only for "some" people? Listen as Eddie and Sally break down Sally's grueling journey to finish Tahoe 200, the second race in the GRAND SLAM OF 200s SERIES. From illness to blacking out while alone on the trails, Sally encourages her listeners to believe in the strength we all possess despite the dark...

#24 The Mental Game (Part 1) 15.07.2023

Mental toughness, fortitude, and overcoming. What & How you think has the power to crush you or strengthen you no matter the season/situation in life. Listen to the start of this multi-series episode and leave encouraged & inspired to work on your mental game. Choose Strong Book: https://www.amazon.com/CHOOSE-STRONG-Choice-Changes-Everything/dp/B0C3FMPSJW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CDKJYBHKJBJM&...

#23 Hellah Runs Western States 100 | Run Streaking, Racing, and Overcoming in Life & Sport 07.07.2023

Hellah Sidibe aka HELLAHGOOD on social media is well known globally not only for his incredible run streak (since 2017) but for his relentless light and positivity. I was so honored to sit down with my good friend and listen to him share about his upbringing, his soccer career that ended up brining him to running; and his first experience running Western States 100. Follow Hellah on Instagram at @...

#22 Fitting it All In, Road to Trails, and More of YOUR questions 28.06.2023

Sally answers your questions with candid responses and encouraging insight. Support the podcast and download Sally's Strength and Running app here Get Sally's New Book: CHOOSE STRONG and be sure to leave a review! Thank you again for supporting our show! Every download means so much to us! Keep Choosing Strong in ALL you do!

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