Choose Strong
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Choose Strong

Choose Strong with Sally and Eddie McRae

English United States Health & Fitness
Active · Publishes every 2 weeks

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Episodes
143
In catalog
Apple Rating
4.9 / 5
1,422 Apple ratings
Cadence
Every 2 Weeks
~every 11 days
Avg Length
1h 29m
Per episode
Latest
Jun 07, 2026
Active

About the Show

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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Established Catalog

143 episodes — long track record

Production & Distribution

Active Since
Oct 23, 2021
Consistency
59%
Format
Episodic
Hosting
rss.pdrl.fm

Recent Episodes

#143 | Andy Glaze is Back

Jun 07, 2026 1h 9m

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…

#142 | What it feels like Recovering from a 200+ Mile race.

May 31, 2026 1h 18m

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…

#141 | Sally's COCODONA 250 Race Recap

May 16, 2026 2h 16m

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…

#140 | Cocodona 250 Shoe Line-Up, Lifting After a Run & Sparkling Water

Apr 28, 2026 1h 1m

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…

#139 | The Importance of Training Camps

Apr 18, 2026 1h 5m

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…

# 138 | Rattlesnakes & Gear Reviews

Mar 31, 2026 1h 19m

Sally is out in Flagstaff, AZ this week, so we sat down to chat, virtually this episode. We spend some time talking about safety on the trail when encountering animals/snakes, Sally's un-biased &…

#137 | The End of Nike Trail

Mar 28, 2026 1h 54m

For over a decade, the Nike Trail team has been Sally's team. But, recently, the end has come for Nike Trail. In today's episode, she shares about her Nike Trail experience, the origins, insight, and…

#136 | Champion's Mindset | Getting Through the Tough Parts

Mar 10, 2026 1h 21m

In this episode we answer a few of the most asked questions about mindset, that Sally has received. Sally gives insight and tips, on mindset, from her vast race experiences as a pro for over a…

#135 | Zone 2 Benefits, How Many Strength Sessions Are Enough? & Stomach Issues While Racing

Mar 02, 2026 1h 6m

Listen in as we discuss the importance of preemptive gut health, how many times a week you should strength train while training for a race and the importance of the zone 2 slog. Thanks again for…

#134 | Running Races as Training, Winter Olympics, & Running After Leg Day

Feb 23, 2026 1h 9m

We are back again to bring you a bit of everything in this episode. From Sally training on the Cocodona 250 course, some Winter Olympics banter, and some solid "Sally Says" questions & answers.…

#133 | Andy Glaze | Goals & Hard Seasons

Feb 10, 2026 1h 54m

In this episode, Sally sits down with a fan favorite and a Choose Strong podcast regular, Andy Glaze! Andy shares about his most recent races, his 300 mile week, writing his book, upcoming races and…

#132 | Strength Training for Runners

Feb 02, 2026 1h 25m

In this episode Sally breaks down the importance of strength training for runners. She shares exercises, tips, reasons why and how often you should strength train. Plus, if you stick around to the…

#131 | Long Haul 100 Recap

Jan 24, 2026 1h 45m

Sally sits down in this episode to recap her first race in over a year, the Long Haul 100. She shares about the goals she had for the race, gear, nutrition, the FL trail community, her knee, breaks…

#130 | The Courage to Try

Jan 20, 2026 1h 33m

Listen in as we chat about having the courage to try & the importance of not waiting for tomorrow to start. You will be encouraged by Sally's mindset as she prepares to get to a start line to…

#129 | Making Today Count & Long Haul 100 Prep

Jan 14, 2026 1h 7m

As Sally nears the start of a 100 mile race, at the Long Haul 100, she shares about her training, goals for the race and the importance of being obsessed with the day you're in. Other episode…

#128 | New Year, New Chances & New Opportunities

Jan 01, 2026 1h 32m

A New Year brings new chances, new days and new opportunities. Join us this episode as we close out 2025 and look forward to 2026! Happy New Year! Enjoy.Other Episode Highlights:New YouTube series -…

#127 | Greg Kelley | Turning Graveyards into Gardens

Dec 23, 2025 1h 42m

After being falsely accused and wrongfully imprisoned, Greg rebuilt his life—emerging as a devoted husband, father, business owner, and ultramarathoner. In this episode, he shares a deeply powerful…

#126 | Running Back to Life | Rachel Entrekin on Recovery, Resilience, and Redemption

Dec 17, 2025 1h 52m

Joining the Choose Strong podcast in this episode, is Rachel Entrekin! She is a Norda athlete, and has had recent victories at Cocodona 250, High Lonesome 100 & The Mammoth (and MANY more) .…

#125 | Full Body Workout For Ultra Runners, Running in Sand & A Giveaway!

Dec 08, 2025 1h 22m

Thank you for listening to our show! We are so grateful that you CHOOSE to listen. Listen to this episode to see how you can be entered in our giveaway, to say THANK YOU. Other Episode…

#124 | Start Now

Dec 01, 2025 1h 7m

*** 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…

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