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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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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?

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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.

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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.

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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
Jinghuan Liu Tervalon
Runner and writer with a background in data analytics.
Episode: #90 Jinghuan Liu Tervalon | Strength in Adversity
McKenzie McRae
Daughter of Sally and Eddie, an 18-year-old track and cross country athlete.
Episode: #56 The LIVE Show

Hosts

Sally McRae
Co-host and athlete who brings a wealth of personal experience in endurance sports and life challenges, focusing on strength and motivation.
Eddie McRae
Co-host with a passion for fitness and motivation, contributing insights from personal experiences to engage and inspire listeners.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 3.8k ratings
  • 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 Statesa month ago
  • Flooded inbox

    This podcast has followed the lead of others that now constantly flood my app with episodes of other podcasts they suggest that have little to nothing to do with this podcast. These aren’t podcasts they think I’ll like. These are podcast the company owns they want me to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Clan Dad
    United Statesa month ago
  • Making friends with my mind.

    First episode I listened to was #94. Those 4 mental tools are succinct and invaluable to running and life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alpha Reader
    Canadaa month ago
  • Please come to Charlotte, NC

    Sally, you have totally changed my life, the way you speak on things, always staying positive in a way that is real and raw and always spreading the good word and encouraging everyone with this podcast. I am a mother of 6 year old twins and am doing my first marathon in just 11 days! I’ll be doing the Chicago marathon and you have been an integral piece to me staying motivated and inspired to choose strong in all that I do. Thank you for being you and being a beacon for many.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michi2008
    United States2 months ago
  • I love this podcast!

    Last year I was at my local Tire shop getting new tires before the winter months rolled around, and I saw a woman wearing a hoodie from a 100 mile race in CT. Since I had just gotten into running earlier that year and got addicted to racing in 5k's it sparked my interest. I asked her about it and she said she got 80 miles in before she DNFed, but I was super impressed! I would never be able to do what she did and admired her strength. She suggested I listen to this podcast, and I am so glad I di... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MellieMayC
    United States4 months ago

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Feedback highlights the podcast's impact on listeners' lives, especially in their running journeys and mindset shifts.
Listeners appreciate the inspirational and motivational content that encourages personal growth and resilience.
Many listeners feel a sense of community and connection through shared stories of challenges and triumphs.
The dynamic between the hosts offers a refreshing mix of humor and relatability, making it enjoyable for both athletes and non-athletes.

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#223
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#123 | Grateful | Thanksgiving Edition
Q: What is your favorite Thanksgiving memory?
Sally shares her memories of her family gatherings, highlighting the scents and tastes of Thanksgiving food and reflecting on her first Thanksgiving without her mother.
#123 | Grateful | Thanksgiving Edition
Q: Has there ever been a race where you're in the race and you're struggling and you begin to think of things that you're grateful for to keep you moving?
Sally emphasizes how gratitude can provide strength, helping to shift the focus away from discomfort and towards positive perspectives.
#122 | Beginning to Ultra
Q: What is your best advice on getting started with ultra running for a beginner?
Get fit, have consistent long runs focused on time on feet, and practice nutrition.
#122 | Beginning to Ultra
Q: What's the probability that Eddie will ever run an Ultra?
The probability is high because he has been considering it and enjoys the ultra running community.
#117 | Human Connection, Dealing With Information Overload, How to Clean Your Bladder & Starting the Day Strong
Q: What's the best way that you found to clean the water bladder and the tube in the hydration pack after it's been nasty?
Use cleaning tablets, soak in hot soapy water, and utilize a cleaning kit with brushes for the tube.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Choose Strong

What is Choose Strong about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the themes of resilience, personal growth, and community support, the content often revolves around the metaphor of running as a reflection of life's challenges. Episodes feature candid insights from hosts Eddie and Sally McRae, who draw from their experiences in both athletics and everyday life to motivate listeners to choose strength in the face of adversity. Noteworthy discussions encompass a range of topics from physical and mental health to practical advice on parenting and living a balanced life. The podcast is distinct in its encouragement not only to runners but to anyone striving for self-improvement, making it relatable and inspiring for a broad audience seeking positivity and motivation.

Listeners can expect a blend of... more

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Choose Strong launched 4 years ago and published 125 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Tara Dower
2. Tommie Runz
3. Dan Green
4. Jeff Cunningham
5. Makenzie McRae
6. Dame Jacinda Ardern
7. Elias Michael Wehbe
8. Jinghuan Liu Tervalon

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