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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, Sally covers a ton of ground recapping her time in Olympic Valley and answering some great questions from YOU our listeners. We know there will be a few nuggets of wisdom & tips for you to conquer life, training or your next race. Th... more

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!

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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!

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Glaze
Ultra runner, author, endurance athlete
Athlete and author
Episode: #143 | Andy Glaze is Back
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

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 3.9k 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 States3 months 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 Kingdom3 months 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
    Canada3 months ago
  • Five stars

    Best running podcast of all time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr G12
    United States5 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 States8 months ago

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Audience responds well to guest diversity and culturally inclusive, encouraging conversations.
Fans value the balance of practical training advice with life and mindset discussions.
Listeners consistently praise the hosts' authenticity and uplifting energy.

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#160
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Apple Podcasts
#237
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Talking Points

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#144 | Breaking Your Race Into Thirds, Mindset Training, and Running Like a Squirrel
Q: What constitutes a good full-body workout for ultrarunners, and how does training fit into daily life for parents?
A comprehensive strength routine focused on runners, especially hips and glutes, integrated with running programs; treadmill workouts can be practical for busy schedules, and consistency over time yields improvements and injury prevention.
#144 | Breaking Your Race Into Thirds, Mindset Training, and Running Like a Squirrel
Q: How do you know where to position yourself at the start of an ultramarathon when you're not in the front or at the back?
Know your body and your training, plan your race around your own capabilities, and prepare for things that could go wrong so you can pace effectively and stay out of red-line territory.
#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.

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1. Andy Glaze
2. Rachel Entrekin
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4. Tommie Runz
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6. Jeff Cunningham
7. Makenzie McRae
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