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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. Th... more

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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 som... more

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, ... more

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 enc... more

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 sc... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Entrekin
Two-time Cocodona 250 champion and elite ultra runner
Episode: #126 | Running Back to Life | Rachel Entrekin on Recovery, Resilience, and Redemption
Tara Dower
Known as the Candy Mama, Tara is an accomplished endurance athlete who set a historical record at the Javelina 100.
Episode: #121 | Tara Dower | A Star
Tommie Runz
Influencer and ultra-marathon runner known for his inspiring journey in overcoming addiction
Episode: #120 | Figure it Out w/ Tommie Runz
Dan Green
Cocodona 250 Champion and Ultra-runner
Episode: #109 Dan Green | Cocodona 250 Champion
Jeff Cunningham
Coach of the Bat City Runners, mentor to athletes worldwide
Bat City Runners
Episode: #106 Jeff Cunningham | The Coach of Peace
Makenzie McRae
Daughter of Sally, Division 1 athlete at Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University
Episode: #103 Working on Running Goals | Makenzie McRae
Dame Jacinda Ardern
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
Episode: You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast
Elias Michael Wehbe
Ultra runner and author
Episode: #96 Eli Wehbe | Overcoming & Setting Massive Goals
Jinghuan Liu Tervalon
Runner and writer with a background in data analytics.
Episode: #90 Jinghuan Liu Tervalon | Strength in Adversity

Hosts

Sally McRae
Host of Choose Strong and co-host; prominent athlete and entrepreneur focused on running, mindset, and family life.
Eddie McRae
Co-host and lead host; former pro athlete, coach, and entrepreneur sharing training insights, mindset, and life balance.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.8k ratings
  • Inspiring! Strong and Tender!

    Sally's story of overcoming is truly inspiring. I feel like I know her after reading the book. Such a sweet, strong soul! Thank you Sally!!

    Audible
    5
    Matt
    United Statesa month ago
  • Incredible Podcast!

    I’m always so excited when I see a new podcast from Sally and Eddie. Such encouragement, inspiration and wisdom from their wealth of experience. Thank you for the generosity and life in all you share through these conversations. Much love from the UK ✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emma Joy Henderson
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Encouraging, uplifting

    All I needed today during my long run was Sally’s encouragement to runners at the beginning of the episode (#137). My run still felt hard, but it really helped. Thank you Sally.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gooooooooo
    Canada2 months ago
  • Five stars

    Best running podcast of all time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr G12
    United States4 months ago
  • Thank you sally!!

    Heyy! I’m a high school XC runner and I’ve personally learned so much from this podcast!

    It’s has been a joy to listen to on long runs, workouts, etc. Super inspirational and has great running/ life tips!

    This podcast is truly for anyone, whether you’re a runner or not 🤗, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who comes across it (that’s you 😉) !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jesus loves you! 💕
    United States7 months ago

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#134 | Running Races as Training, Winter Olympics, & Running After Leg Day
Q: Does it actually benefit you running tired after leg day or does it make for a bad run?
It can benefit experienced athletes when training, but newer athletes may need to focus on recovery after workouts instead.
#134 | Running Races as Training, Winter Olympics, & Running After Leg Day
Q: In a warm up 50K race, do you treat it like a race or do you keep it lower intensity before a 50 mile race?
The goal is to use it to practice what you want to do for your A race, focusing on nutrition and pacing rather than racing hard.
#130 | The Courage to Try
Q: Is it possible to train for a 50K when all I can run right now is two miles?
Yes, as long as there's no short timeframe given, and it's understood that progress will take time.
#125 | Full Body Workout For Ultra Runners, Running in Sand & A Giveaway!
Q: What is the best way to tackle race planning for the upcoming year?
Set a big, scary goal for the year, and include smaller supportive goals to help you in your journey.
#125 | Full Body Workout For Ultra Runners, Running in Sand & A Giveaway!
Q: What's a good full-body workout for ultra runners?
Incorporate strength training with dumbbells and focus on mobility to support running performance.

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Energetic conversations anchored in endurance sports, personal growth, and balanced living. Episodes commonly blend practical training guidance with mindset, parenting, and life balance, often weaving in gear, sponsorships, and community stories. A standout here is the duo's authentic, warm dynamic and a holistic approach to wellness that goes beyond running, making it useful for listeners seeking motivation, family-friendly motivation, and practical strategies for pursuing ambitious goals while maintaining relationships and faith-based or values-driven perspectives.

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Choose Strong launched 5 years ago and published 142 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Tara Dower
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7. Dame Jacinda Ardern
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