
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 152 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Health & Fitness | |||

In this episode, Sally answers listener questions about overcoming mental barriers during races, stepping up from the half marathon to longer distances, recovering after a first ultra, and building a career in trail-running media. We also have an hon... more
Elite runner and mountain athlete Anna Gibson joins Sally to share the unexpected journey that took her from the 1,500-meter semifinals at the U.S. Olympic Trials to ski mountaineering’s debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Anna opens up about saying y... more
In this episode , Sally chats with ultrarunner Kat Anderson in an honest conversation about the winding road that shaped her life—one filled with unexpected detours, difficult seasons, and a renewed sense of purpose. From growing up in a hardworking ... more
In this episode, Sally talks with Triple Crown champion, Kilian Korth, who shares the remarkable journey that shaped him—from childhood endurance adventures and collegiate swimming to devastating setbacks, career uncertainty, and becoming one of the ... more
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A couple of days ago, I’ve completed my first real ultra marathon : 135 km with 6000 m of elevation. This course (Quebec Mega Trail 135) is considered one of the toughest in Canada. It took me a lot of determination to run that course in a little less than 25h. That was the toughest thing I’ve ever done… My body wasn’t responding well towards the end but I kept telling myself “Choose Strong” over and over again during the last kilometers. My crew chief made some cards for me : every time I see I... more
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!!
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 ✨
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.
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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 152 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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Recent guests on Choose Strong include:
1. Andy Glaze
2. Rachel Entrekin
3. Tara Dower
4. Tommie Runz
5. Dan Green
6. Jeff Cunningham
7. Makenzie McRae
8. Dame Jacinda Ardern
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