59 episodes
Choose Strong Choose Strong with Sally and Eddie McRae
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5.0 • 961 Ratings
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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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sallymcraepodcast/support
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#59 Running Outside Yourself
Strengthening your body through running or lifting weights, not only benefits you physically, but often times, the biggest benefit comes, relationally. As we challenge ourselves with big goals, races, and getting stronger, we have the ablitly to connect with others who are on the same journey. These common grounds prove to be great places to learn about others' stories, goals, and can even lead to new friends.
Listen in as Sally shares a few specific stories on connecting with others & how her life has been changed for the better because of them! Sally also shares about her current Western States 100 training and the importance of staying aware of life around you, as you train and work toward your goals!
If you would like to send mail to Sally, please send it to the below address:
6771 Warner
PO BOX 2051
Huntington Beach CA 92647
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book: https://a.co/d/hcwGfcY
Sally McRae Strength App: https://sallymcrae.app/
Sally McRae YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength
Merch: https://sallymcraemerch.com/
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#58 The Powerful DNF
In this episode, Sally shares about the all too familiar DNF. From personal experiences, to thoughts on why the DNF is a powerful game-changer, you are sure to gain some inspiration and encouragement!
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Jason Koop's Book: https://a.co/d/fygGaqp
Fan Mail Address:
6771 Warner
PO BOX 2051
Huntington Beach CA 92647
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book: https://a.co/d/hcwGfcY
Sally McRae Strength App: https://sallymcrae.app/
Sally McRae YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength
Merch: https://sallymcraemerch.com/
Sponsors:
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#57 Problem Solving in a Race (& in life) to Keep you Moving Strong!
When you begin to realize problems & setbacks are a natural part of everyone’s life, you gain greater confidence when they come your way. Learn powerful tools to keep you moving in this colorful episode filled with stories, laughter & relatable examples.
Fan Mail Address:
6771 Warner
PO BOX 2051
Huntington Beach CA 92647
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book: https://a.co/d/hcwGfcY
Sally McRae Strength App: https://sallymcrae.app/
Sally McRae YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength
Merch: https://sallymcraemerch.com/
Sponsors:
Manukora: Try Honey With Superpowers™ - Head to manukora.com/SALLY to get 3 FREE Gifts with your Starter Kit - a $25 value!
Mando: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and @shopmando - Get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code SALLY at LumeDeodorant.com and ShopMando.com! #lumepod #mandopod
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#56 The LIVE Show
This episode is the LIVE show we recorded in celebration of the Choose Strong Podcast 1M plays! Some of the highlights of this episode are:
* A friendly Q&A with the kid listeners resulting in parent push-ups.
* Pass, Gap, Bury background & Choose Strong Community examples in action
* Tons of Live Chat Room Q&As from race tips, Sally McRae Strength App, favorite cereal, and tips for training for an ultra.
* AND, special guest appearances by the McRae kids and our dog, Bear.
Thanks again for joining us on this episode, wether you joined us live or are listening to the recorded episode. We hope you were able to laugh a little and be encouraged by this episode.
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book: https://a.co/d/hcwGfcY
Sally McRae Strength App: https://sallymcrae.app/
Sally McRae YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength
Merch: https://sallymcraemerch.com
Sponsors:
This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ CHOOSESTRONG and get on your way to being your best self.
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#55 Every Failure Matters | Training for the Better Goal
In this episode we chat about the importance and value of your work towards a goal. Sally gives examples and insight on using the failures of coming up short of your A goal, to propel you forward as you reach your B goal, and why that matters. Sally also touches on the importance of consistent work, as well as how you continue on when you know your A goal is unattainable.
We also give an update on Sally's Western States 100 training, Spring Break, and Eddie's marathon recovery.
Lastly, be sure to listen in on how to enter the giveaway in our celebration of 1 million plays!! THANK YOU for listening!!
Fan Mail Address:
6771 Warner
PO BOX 2051
Huntington Beach CA 92647
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book: https://a.co/d/hcwGfcY
Sally McRae Strength App: https://sallymcrae.app/
Sally McRae YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength
Merch: https://sallymcraemerch.com/
Sponsors:
Manukora: Try Honey With Superpowers™ - Head to manukora.com/SALLY to get 3 FREE Gifts with your Starter Kit - a $25 value!
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#54 Powerful Attributes of an Effective Coach
In this episode, Sally sits down with her friends, Billy Yang and Jason Koop! Sally has been fortunate enough to call Jason her coach this past year & she thought it was fitting to sit down with him to chat about all things coaching.
Jason is the head coach of CTS Ultrarunning with 20+ years of coaching experience. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the science of running and programming, but in this episode, Sally draws out the character, personality and passion, that is behind "Coach Koop".
You will be encouraged as you hear how Jason got started in coaching, his background, the emphasis that he places on relationships when coaching and insights of how he approaches each athlete, uniquely, when programing their training plan.
Connect with Jason:
JasonKoop.com
Training Essentials for Ultrarunning Book: https://a.co/d/5jIH8DB
Podcast: KoopCast
IG: @jasonkoop
Connect with Billy:
IG: @billyyang
YT: @billyyang
larunner.com
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book: https://a.co/d/hcwGfcY
Sally McRae Strength App: https://sallymcrae.app/
Sally McRae YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength
Merch: https://sallymcraemerch.com
Sponsors:
Goodr: goodr.com/SALLY Code: SALLY
If you want to support the show and pick up a pair, goodr is giving Choose Strong listeners FREE SHIPPING on your first order!
You can go to goodr.com/SALLY and use code SALLY to get FREE shipping.
goodr offers a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee and 100% Satisfaction.
Find your pair at goodr.com/SALLY and use code SALLY to get FREE shipping.
BetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/CHOOSESTRONG for 10% off your first month
InsideTracker: https://www.insidetracker.com/ CODE: Sally
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Customer Reviews
Mountain Runner dream
Dear Sally and Eddie,
Sharing all your experiences, stories, and struggles has been such a blessing! Living in a small mountain town in California finding training partner, mentors and/or coaches has its barriers. You too have filled those roles and pulled me through many hard training sessions. Working on beating my 50k from 2023 at Mammoth Trail Fest, hope to connect with you there when I see a yellow hat you know I’ll be introducing myself to you all! Beyond grateful for all your shared information and the community I’ve been searching for🤩
Episode #57
I’ve been listening to the Choose Strong podcast for a couple of weeks now, and have loved every episode. I feel that each time I listen, I take away something of value for my life and my running endeavors. Episode #57, in particular, has been greatly applicable the last few days, as I’ve listened to it intermittently on my drive to and from work. I’m two weeks out from my second R3 at the Grand Canyon, and this was supposed to be my last BIG week of training before saving my energy for that trip. Unfortunately, I’ve been sick, but I’m choosing to look at it with positivity, because I’m thankful for feeling ill now as opposed to the week of my trip. I’ve found several bits of information in this episode so useful, or as Sally says, “another tool for the tool box.” Thank you Eddie and Sally for always lifting others up, even when you’re feeling low. PS—you mentioned a possible episode about the crew’s perspective and I am ALL FOR THAT!!! My husband is my crew chief and #1 supporter, and I think we (and I’m sure many others) would benefit from that for future races! Have a good one, y’all rock ✌🏻
My Beacon of Strength and Community
As an active-duty US Army female, finding a supportive community of like-minded, goal-driven peers can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. That's why stumbling upon the Choose Strong podcast hosted by Sally and Eddie has been nothing short of a beacon of light in my life, they are truly my people.
From the very first episode, I felt an instant connection with Sally and Eddie. Their genuine passion for empowering others to embrace their inner strength and pursue their goals is palpable in every word they speak. But what truly sets Choose Strong apart is the sense of camaraderie and understanding they foster. They leave you feeling like you are never alone.
As a woman in a male-dominated field, it's easy to feel isolated at times. But tuning in to Sally and Eddie's weekly conversations feels like sitting down with friends who just "get it." They tackle topics ranging from resilience and self-care to leadership and personal development with a refreshing mix of wisdom, humor, and empathy.
Listening to Choose Strong isn't just about gaining valuable insights and practical tips (although there are plenty of those). It's about finding comfort, friendship, and solace in knowing that I'm not alone on this journey. Sally and Eddie's authenticity and vulnerability create a safe space where I feel seen, heard, and supported.
Whether I'm facing challenges at work or simply craving a dose of inspiration, Choose Strong never fails to uplift and motivate me. Sally and Eddie have become trusted companions on my quest for growth and fulfillment, and I'm endlessly grateful for the sense of community they've helped cultivate.
In a world where strength is often equated with stoicism, Choose Strong reminds me that true strength lies in vulnerability, connection, and the courage to keep striving for better. For any fellow warriors craving a tribe of kindred spirits, I wholeheartedly recommend tuning in to Choose Strong. It's five stars all the way.