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.
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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 story of perseverance that will motivate you to pursue your goals and live with purpose for the good of others. Enjoy!
Connect with GREG at:
YouTube: @gregkelleyfreedom
IG: @grkelley2
TikTok: @keepingupwiththekelleys
Outcry on Paramount+: Outcry
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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) . Enjoy getting to know Rachel a little more as she joins Sally in an awesome chat! Enjoy!
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Connect with RACHEL at:
Substack: @rachelentrekin
Be sure to follow Rachel on IG and to find out more about her upcoming summer Ultra Trail Mount Blanc Camp and how you can join!
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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.
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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 episode, be encouraged and even challenged to start whatever you have been dragging your feet to do. We share stories of starting things without knowing how it will turn out. Hopefully you will be inspired to START. You only get one life and you're only promised today - why not start!?
Connect with Sally on LINKEDIN & on SUBSTACK
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
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BonCharge: Go to boncharge.com and use coupon code SALLY to save 15%
Listen along as you run your local Turkey Trot, 5k, or on your long drive to Uncle Larry's for some turkey! This Thanksgiving Edition episode will make you laugh and get you thinking about what YOU are grateful for.
We are so thankful for YOU who listen to us each week. Thank you & Happy Thanksgiving!
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Join us as we chat about different seasons of parenting, why Sally isn't allowed to visit Makenzie at college anymore, why your feet hurt during ultras and much more! Thanks for listening. We love and appreciate you all.
Connect with Sally on LINKEDIN & on SUBSTACK
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book
Sally McRae Strength App
Choose Strong Podcast YouTube
Sally McRae YouTube
Choose Strong Merch
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
Choose Strong Strava Group
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ZocDoc: Go to zocdoc.com/SALLY to book a top-rated doctor today
Janji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% off
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Plan to Eat: Go to plantoeat.com/sally for a free trial. Choose Strong listeners can save 25% on an annual subscription.
Fresh off her course record at Javelina 100, Tara Dower joins Sally in a great conversation! Enjoy!
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Connect with TARA at:
Website: www.tara-treks.com
YouTube: @taratreks
IG: @tara.dower
Podcast: @dnf.diaries
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Choose Strong Book
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Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
Choose Strong Strava Group
Episode Sponsors:
Lagoon Sleep: Go to lagoonsleep.com/CHOOSESTRONG for 15% off your first purchase
Janji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% off
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Tommie Runz is a dad, a podcast host, fast marathoner, ultrarunner, a future Cocodona 250 finisher (if Sally can get her way) , and all-around great guy. Listen in as Sally chats with the recent Javelina 100 finisher as the talk about sobriety, running 340 miles, and so much more. Enjoy getting to know Tommie!
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Connect with Tommie on IG: @tommie_runz
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book
Sally McRae Strength App
Choose Strong Podcast YouTube
Sally McRae YouTube
Choose Strong Merch
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
Choose Strong Strava Group
Episode Sponsors:
Lagoon Sleep: Go to lagoonsleep.com/CHOOSESTRONG for 15% off your first purchase
Janji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% off
iRestore: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser! Subscribe & Save for 25% off or more + free shipping on iRestore Skincare AND get HUGE savings on the iRestore Illumina Face Mask with code SALLY at https://www.irestore.com/SALLY
Plan to Eat: Go to plantoeat.com/sally for a free trial. Choose Strong listeners can save 25% on an annual subscription.
How would you react if something that was important to you was taken away? Would you lose hope? Become bitter? Or, would you look for the blessings after the sadness and frustration wear off? Listen in as Sally shares a bit of her journey these past few months being injured. She has some great insight and wisdom that you can apply to almost any situation in your life!
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- Run club chat
- Stories from Javelina weekend
- The injury breakdown
- A Bear appearance
- Community highlights
- Eddie's goal update
- Sally doesn't love the mustache
- Sally Says
Connect with Sally on LINKEDIN & on SUBSTACK
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book
Sally McRae Strength App
Choose Strong Podcast YouTube
Sally McRae YouTube
Choose Strong Merch
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
Choose Strong Strava Group
Episode Sponsors:
ZocDoc: Go to zocdoc.com/SALLY to book a top-rated doctor today
Janji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% off
iRestore: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser! Subscribe & Save for 25% off or more + free shipping on iRestore Skincare AND get HUGE savings on the iRestore Illumina Face Mask with code SALLY at https://www.irestore.com/SALLY
Factor: Visit factormeals.com/SALLY50OFF and get 50% off your first box & FREE BREAKFAST for 1 year
In this episode, we address the unspoken rules of the trail while racing and training. If you are a beginner on the trails or a seasoned vet, there is something of value for you in this episode. Sally shares some stories from her years of experience on the trails and some 'rules of thumb' she lives by. Enjoy!
Connect with Sally on LINKEDIN & on SUBSTACK
Going to be a Javelina this year? Let us know what you will be doing out there! Send us an email at contact@sallymcrae.com
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book
Sally McRae Strength App
Choose Strong Podcast YouTube
Sally McRae YouTube
Choose Strong Merch
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
Choose Strong Strava Group
Want to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi!
6771 Warner Ave.
P.O. Box 2051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
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Back from speaking and a few live events, Sally shares about the importance of human connection & the longing we all have for community.
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Connect with Sally on LINKEDIN & on SUBSTACK
Going to be a Javelina this year? Let us know what you will be doing out there! Send us an email at contact@sallymcrae.com
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book
Sally McRae Strength App
Choose Strong Podcast YouTube
Sally McRae YouTube
Choose Strong Merch
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
Choose Strong Strava Group
Want to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi!
6771 Warner Ave.
P.O. Box 2051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Episode Sponsors:
Boncharge: boncharge.com w/ code SALLY to save 15%
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Back by popular demand is our friend, Andy Glaze! It's always a blast and a great conversation when Sally & Andy sit down to chat. We hope you enjoy getting to know Andy a bit more in this episode! Thanks for listening.
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Connect with Andy:
IG: @amglaze
TikTok: @glazeruns
Substack: Andy Glaze Substack
Website: andyglaze.com
Going to be a Javelina this year? Let us know what you will be doing out there! Send us an email at contact@sallymcrae.com
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book
Sally McRae Strength App
Choose Strong Podcast YouTube
Sally McRae YouTube
Choose Strong Merch
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
Choose Strong Strava Group
Want to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi!
6771 Warner Ave.
P.O. Box 2051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Episode Sponsors:
Janji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% off
Plan to Eat: Go to plantoeat.com/sally for a free trial. Choose Strong listeners can save 25% on an annual subscription.
iRestore: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser! Subscribe & Save for 25% off or more + free shipping on iRestore Skincare AND get HUGE savings on the iRestore Illumina Face Mask with code SALLY at https://www.irestore.com/SALLY
Factor: Visit factormeals.com/SALLY50OFF and get 50% off your first box & FREE BREAKFAST for 1 year
Join us in this episode as we bounce around and touch on many topics! Something for everyone in this episode. If you have ADD, you will love this episode :) Okay, even if you don't, you'll love it too. Thanks again for tuning in and listening. Enjoy!
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Going to be a Javelina this year? Let us know what you will be doing out there! Send us an email at contact@sallymcrae.com
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Book
Sally McRae Strength App
Choose Strong Podcast YouTube
Sally McRae YouTube
Choose Strong Merch
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
Choose Strong Strava Group
Want to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi!
6771 Warner Ave.
P.O. Box 2051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Episode Sponsors:
Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/SALLY to book a top-rated doctor today
Janji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% off
iRestore: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser! Subscribe & Save for 25% off or more + free shipping on iRestore Skincare AND get HUGE savings on the iRestore Illumina Face Mask with code SALLY at https://www.irestore.com/SALLY
Function Health: Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae
Sally is back from France so we chat about her week over at UTMB. We also cover what to look for when/if you are looking at getting a running pack/vest. Where do you start? What are the important components you should look for when deciding which pack is best for you? And, for fun, we chat through Sally's vast knowledge of Fantasy Football :) and she picks a Fantasy Ultramarathon team. Enjoy!
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- Pumpkin Spice Latte's in September
- UTMB week podcasts and food choices
- Building the best Ultramarathon Fantasy Team
- Listeners Choosing Strong!
- Meet up in Nashville?
- The right way to pronounce Missouri
- Curbside Ministries in KY https://www.curbsideministries.com/
Going to be a Javelina this year? Let us know what you will be doing out there! Send us an email at contact@sallymcrae.com
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Sally McRae Strength App
Choose Strong Podcast YouTube
Choose Strong Merch
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
Choose Strong Strava Group
Want to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi!
6771 Warner Ave.
P.O. Box 2051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Episode Sponsors:
Janji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% off
Boncharge: Go to boncharge.com and use coupon code SALLY to save 15%
MUD/WTR: Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code STRONG at https://ambassadors.mudwtr.com/STRONG #MUDWTRPOD
Function Health: Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae
In this episode, Sally answers a few listener questions, from IT band pain to running while pregnant. In true Sally fashion, she uses her vast experiences to shed some light on these topics!
Other Episode Highlights:
- UTMB week insight
- Networking and making connections at UTMB
- Choose Strong listener highlights
- A quick Flagstaff, AZ visit to drop off Makenzie for college
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Sally McRae Strength App
Choose Strong Podcast YouTube
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
Choose Strong Strava Group
Want to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi!
6771 Warner Ave.
P.O. Box 2051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Episode Sponsors:
iRestore: Head over to irestore.com for discounted prices when you use SALLY
Function Health: http://functionhealth.com/sallymcrae
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ZocDoc: visit zocdoc.com/sally
Injuries can be discouraging and frustrating. But with some perspective, they can be something you didn't know you needed. Join us this episode as Sally shares how injuries can be the secret to unlocking something much more for you.
Other Episode Highlights:
- Juice fasting
- Choose Strong listener mail
- Bears swimming in your pool
- Snake advice
- 50 mile training plan
- 1/2 marathon on the horizon?
- Choose Strong community highlights
50 Mile Training Plan: Sally McRae Strength App
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Sally McRae Strength App
Choose Strong Podcast YouTube
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
Choose Strong Strava Group
Want to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi!
6771 Warner Ave.
P.O. Box 2051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Episode Sponsors:
BON CHARGE: Go to boncharge.com and use coupon code SALLY to save 15%
Janji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% off
Mud/WTR: Get up to 43% off your order at mudwtr.com and use code STRONG
iRestore: Head over to irestore.com for discounted prices when you use SALLY
Listen in as we share about the recent situation we encountered at our house. Sally initially mentioned it in an IG post & quickly realized that it struck a chord with many of you who have experienced similar situations. How do respond when something like this happens? How did you deal with the unsettling feeling? Hopefully you will be seen and encouraged as you listen to this episode!
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Podcast YouTube
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
Choose Strong Strava Group
Want to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi!
6771 Warner Ave.
P.O. Box 2051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Episode Sponsors:
Function Health: functionhealth.com/sallymcrae
BONCHARGE: Visit boncharge.com and use code SALLY for 15% off
Plan to Eat: Go to plantoeat.com/sally for a free trial. Choose Strong listeners can save 25% on an annual subscription.
In this episode, Sally answers a few listener questions about balance in life/training, food on a budget, pre-race nerves, and a few others!
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All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Choose Strong Podcast YouTube
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
Want to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi!
6771 Warner Ave.
P.O. Box 2051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Episode Sponsors:
iRestore: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on the iRestore Illumina Face Mask with code SALLY at irestore.com/SALLY #irestorepod
Function Health: functionhealth.com/sallymcrae
In this episode, Sally sits down with Dan Green, the recent Cocodona 250 champion, and chats growing up in Pennsylvania, how he got started running, Western States 100, his new signing with Solomon, what's next on his race list, and MUCH more! We hope you love this conversation with Dan as much as we did. Enjoy!
Dan Green IG: @danisgreen
Dan Green Strava: Dan Green
Theresa Green Strava: Theresa Green
Bargain Boys Media YouTube Channel: @BargainBoysMedia
All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.
Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLY
Want to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi!
6771 Warner Ave.
P.O. Box 2051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Episode Sponsors:
Function Health: Visit funtionhealth.com/sallymcrae for $100 off for new members.