*** 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 inspired to START. You only get one life and you're only promised today - why not start!?Connect with Sally on LINKEDIN & on SUBSTACKAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Choose Strong Book Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupEpisode Sponsors:Janji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% offiRestore: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser! Subscribe & Save for 25% off or more + free shipping on iRestore Skincare AND get HUGE savings on the iRestore Illumina Face Mask with code SALLY at https://www.irestore.com/SALLYBonCharge: Go to boncharge.com and use coupon code SALLY to save 15%
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#123 | Grateful | Thanksgiving Edition
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 Book Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLYChoose Strong Strava GroupEpisode Sponsors:LAGOON SLEEP: https://lagoonsleep.com/pages/lagoon-the-choose-strong-podcastuse CHOOSESTRONG for 15% of your first purchaseJANJI: https://janji.com use CHOOSESTRONG for 10% offFACTOR: https://factormeals.com/sally50off use SALLY50OFF for 50% offMud/WTR: https://mudwtr.com/STRONG use STRONG for 43% off
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#122 | New Tattoos, Parenting Transitions, & Beginning to Ultra
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 SUBSTACKAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Choose Strong Book Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLYChoose Strong Strava GroupEpisode Sponsors:ZocDoc: Go to zocdoc.com/SALLY to book a top-rated doctor todayJanji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% offiRestore: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser! Subscribe & Save for 25% off or more + free shipping on iRestore Skincare AND get HUGE savings on the iRestore Illumina Face Mask with code SALLY at https://www.irestore.com/SALLYPlan to Eat: Go to plantoeat.com/sally for a free trial. Choose Strong listeners can save 25% on an annual subscription.
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#121 | Tara Dower | A Star
Fresh off her course record at Javelina 100, Tara Dower joins Sally in a great conversation! Enjoy! Other Episode Highlights:40 days 18 hours 6 min to break the AT FKT in 2024Growing up playing soccer & rugby in college Gained mental toughness from a drill sergeant in the army (her brother) Inspired by a documentary in college - Appalachian Trail thru hikers in 2013Anxiety attack in 20172019 through hiked Appalachian TrailFrom chasing a title to enjoying the journey on the AT5 months and 10 days - first time in 2019 thru hikingCheez its and gushers for nutrition! Candy Mama nickname originationMountains to Sea 1,175 milesFirst 100 mile race in 2021The meaning of TaraDNF at Mammoth helped her prepare for JavelinaJavelina 100 RecapConnect with TARA at: Website: www.tara-treks.comYouTube: @taratreksIG: @tara.dowerPodcast: @dnf.diariesAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Choose Strong Book Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLYChoose Strong Strava GroupEpisode Sponsors:Lagoon Sleep: Go to lagoonsleep.com/CHOOSESTRONG for 15% off your first purchaseJanji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% offBonCharge: Go to boncharge.com and use coupon code SALLY to save 15%Mud/WTR: Head to mudwtr.com/STRONG and grab your starter kit! For a limited time, our listeners get up to 43% off your entire order
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#120 | Figure it Out w/ Tommie Runz
*** AUDIO ONLY ***Tommie Runz is a dad, a podcast host, fast marathoner, ultrarunner, a future Cocodona 250 finisher (if Sally can get her way) , and all-around great guy. Listen in as Sally chats with the recent Javelina 100 finisher as the talk about sobriety, running 340 miles, and so much more. Enjoy getting to know Tommie! Other Episode Highlights:The Detroit Classic - his race Started running after putting away alcohol for goodSober for 8 years Tommie Gunz to Tommie RunzRunning Boston in a ripping fast timeSolo speed project - 340 miles Losing his dad at 8 yrs oldUsing his story to encourage others Sally wants to crew Tommie at Cocodona 250Freetrail’s encouragement for Tommie to sign-up for Javelina 100 Sub 20 first 100 miler Javelina Race recap Mantra developed during Javelina, Figure it Out Swapping toe stories Live event at the The Running Event Tommie Runz ShowPR ProjectSally & Tommy event in 2026?Connect with Tommie on IG: @tommie_runz All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Choose Strong Book Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLYChoose Strong Strava GroupEpisode Sponsors:Lagoon Sleep: Go to lagoonsleep.com/CHOOSESTRONG for 15% off your first purchaseJanji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% offiRestore: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser! Subscribe & Save for 25% off or more + free shipping on iRestore Skincare AND get HUGE savings on the iRestore Illumina Face Mask with code SALLY at https://www.irestore.com/SALLYPlan to Eat: Go to plantoeat.com/sally for a free trial. Choose Strong listeners can save 25% on an annual subscription.
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.
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