• #107 Avoiding a DNF With a Better Nutrition Plan + Win a Mammoth 200 Entry
    Jun 20 2025

    Nutrition is one of the main reasons you struggle during a race or on a long run. Our bodies are all very unique so you need to find out what works for you. In this episode Sally gives tips on how to make sure nutrition doesn't ruin your race. Enjoy!


    Other Episode Highlights:

    • Mammoth Trail Fest Giveaways
    • Friendly Strava banter
    • The confidence of a runner to upload a 3.93 run
    • Lottery "What If" story
    • Community Highlights
    • "Sally Says" - Nutrition during a race
    • The 2 reasons your race can go south
    • Training/experimenting with your gut
    • Tips for racing when your stomach isn't cooperating
    • The importance of practice, prep & planning


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  • #106 Jeff Cunningham | The Coach of Peace
    Jun 14 2025

    In this episode, Sally sits down and chats with husband, father, lawyer & coach, Jeff Cunningham! Jeff is one of the most genuine guys you will meet. He has a heart of gold and a passion to see others achieve their goals and dreams on the race course. He will encourage you to be kind, dream big & to help others!


    Other Episode Highlights:

    • You’re not who your times say who you are
    • Growing up in Wynonna, TX
    • Scared to ask for more ketchup
    • When your professor throws chalk at you
    • From shy kid to lawyer
    • Being relevant
    • Be additive. Bring value to others
    • A rising tide, raises all boats. Be a part of the tide thats raising up!
    • All in vs All consumed
    • Be scaffolding
    • Dream big & You might achieve big
    • Life is not a checklist. Life is a bucket list. Get to work


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    Bat City Track Club: https://www.batcitytc.com/


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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • #105 Sally's First Injury in a Decade
    Jun 8 2025

    For the first time in 10 years, Sally has been injured. Yes, plans have now changed for the upcoming year, but instead of getting discouraged or frustrated, Sally has found a positive way to view the injury. From new projects to new opportunities, she has shifted focus this year and is actually excited - even through injury. We know this episode will be very encouraging to you - even if you aren't injured. Plus there are many other topics and stories that you won't want to miss!


    Other Episode Highlights:

    - The most Guinness book of world records held by 1 man

    - Spider vs Bear

    - Tips for when you see snakes on the trail

    - Tales from the trails

    - If you can run a road marathon, you can run a 50 mile trail race

    - Sally Says - mileage per week vs overall fitness

    - Passion project

    - The first injury in 10 years

    - The importance of strength training

    - Navigating injury with a positive outlook

    - A visit to an orphanage for perspective


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    2 hrs and 13 mins
  • #104 Max Jolliffe | COCODONA 250 Race Recap w/ Mackenzie Ross
    May 31 2025
    In this episode Sally sits down with Max & Mackenzie to recap Max's recent Cocodona 250 race! You will learn about the grit that it takes to push for 200 miles and how often times your mind says yes to moving forward, but yet your body has other plans. Find out how Max is using the setback to pave the way for a comeback! Other episode highlights:Balancing training and work/lifeRacing/training while sickTrash bag tip for the rainRunning in mud (or trying to)Not caffeine for a month strategyCellulitis - skin infectionA hospital visit during the race Run streak comes to end Being patient in recoverySatisfy Team Retreat Dreaming of spending weeks in the mountains Hard work to create the life you want Never to late to start what you want to doWorking with your partner/spouse You can follow & connect with Max here: @woah_max (IG, YouTube, Tiktok) and at ⁠woahmax.comYou can follow & connect with Mackenzie here: IG: @mackenzieannross & mackenzieannross.comCheck out the race website mentioned: whitingranchtrailraces.comRun Club: @eatmydustrunclubAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Choose Strong Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/hcwGfcY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sally McRae Strength App: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sallymcrae.app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sally McRae YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sallymcraemerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bare Performance Nutrition: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Code: SALLYWant to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi! 6771 Warner Ave. P.O. Box 2051Huntington Beach, CA 92647Episode Sponsors:iRestore: Visit ⁠⁠irestore.com⁠⁠ and use code SALLY for 25% off or more + free shipping on iRestore Skincare!Function Health:⁠ Visit ⁠functionhealth.com/sallymcrae⁠ for $100 off for new members!BonCharge: Visit ⁠https://boncharge.com/⁠ and use code SALLY for 15% off!
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • #103 Working on Running Goals | Makenzie McRae
    May 21 2025

    Guess who is back from their first year away at college?! MAKENZIE MCRAE! I had a chance to sit down with her in a little Father-Daughter convo to chat about life as a student athlete this past year, and so much more. I know you will love listening to Makenzie share, as much as I did! Enjoy!


    Other episode highlights:

    • A typical week as a student athlete
    • Favorite workout from Coach Mike Smith
    • Makenzie' advice to those who aren't motivated to run
    • Ore-dough ice cream
    • Dorm scare
    • Choose Strong listener highlights - kids edition
    • Naming your coach's baby
    • Bouncing back from injury
    • D1 training / recovery
    • Importance of breaking big goals into smaller ones



    Follow Makenize's journey on IG: @makenzie.mcrae


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    46 mins
  • #102 Am I Overtraining or Is This Normal?
    May 14 2025

    In this episode Sally and Eddie have a discussion on a variety of topics, including how to know if you are overtraining. Enjoy!


    Other Episode Highlights:

    • The Finisher documentary
    • Barkley Marathons conversation
    • A 50k race together?
    • Choose Strong shake out & live podcast @ a 50k?
    • How to get out of quicksand
    • Choose Strong listener highlights
    • Race with the burros
    • Racing Barkley Marathons with a partner or a burro?!
    • Listen to this podcast and you will PR
    • “Sally Says” segment
    • Impromptu live call with Coach Jeff Cunningham

    • All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • #101 Mackenzie Ross | "Help The King"
    May 4 2025

    Meet Mackenzie Ann Ross! Nike Trainer, Strength Coach, Founder of Eat My Dust Run Club and Max Jolliffe's partner...oh and she's running the OC Marathon tomorrow and then immediately flying to Cocodona 250 to crew Max to another finish line. Phew- did we get it all in? I can assure you, No. And in this episode you'll learn about all the things I forgot to note above and why Mackenzie was one of our favorite guests!

    Be sure to subscribe, rate and leave a review for our show! Every review helps our podcast- thank YOU!

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    Instagram

    Website


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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • #100 Andy Glaze | The Wilderness Inside
    Apr 26 2025

    In this episode, Sally sits down with Andy Glaze & chats about his upbringing, his love for running, his love for his family, his career and his most recent race, the Arizona Monster 300. Andy will encourage you in so many ways in this insightful conversation! Enjoy!


    Other episode highlights:

    - 90 days of Wilderness Academy in Utah

    - Hiking & falling in love with the outdoors

    - How his upbringing was prepping him for Ultras

    - Taking an exercise science class to learn how to exercise

    - Not being able to get up from the toliet

    - Sally & Andy to train for an Ironman?

    - Inspiration from his Grandfather

    - Training with his son for a marathon

    - Party Pace

    - 28 push-ups to 70 push-ups in 6 months

    - Running to get rid of anxiety & depression


    Connect with Andy:

    IG: @amglaze

    TikTok: @glazeruns

    Blogspot: https://amglaze.blogspot.com/


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    2 hrs and 29 mins