Choose Strong

You'll want to save and share this episode because it's FULL of real-life experiences Sally has had in her 20 years as an endurance runner. In this episode, Sally is joined by Eddie as she discusses some of her biggest fears when she first started running, especially on the trails and how she overcame them. She offers advice, tips, and a good dose of FIRM responses that women can used when being harassed while out on a run or when threatened.

Topics Covered:

-Being stalked and followed on road and trails.

-Being harassed in remote areas.

-Encounters with coyotes, bears, rattlesnakes, and bobcats.

-Making a terrible rookie mistake in the mountains as a pro.

-Important gear and safety measures before heading out on the roads or trails alone.

-The importance of understanding the difference between the fear that paralyzes you and the fear that keeps you safe.

-Choosing the Strong Mindset

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The World's Toughest Footrace starts at Badwater Basin in California, 282 feet below sea level and travels 135 miles, over 3 mountain passes; ending at Mount Whitney Portal (the entrance to the tallest mountain in the lower 48 States). The race is known for it's extreme heat and harsh conditions with temperatures reaching close to 130F. Over a decade ago, Sally crafted a goal for herself to win the race, which she did after her second attempt in 2021. In 2018 and 2021, Sally endured constant challenges and setbacks throughout the race, which she often describes as "lessons in strength training." Having achieved her goal in 2021, Sally decided to head back to the race with a goal greater than a podium finish.

In this podcast, Sally and I sit down to break down her reason for returning to Badwater; the role the race played in the Choose Strong Project; and how after 3 finishes, the race continues to not only humble her as an athlete but reveal to her what she is capable of accomplishing despite discomfort and setbacks.

We dive into the lead up to the race; her training; goals; and the glimmer of hope she held after the first 50 miles of the race to run the course faster than her two previous attempts. We talk about the surprising, unique challenge that popped up in the race and how she handled it and we discuss the overwhelming realization of walking the final 70 miles to get to the Finish line in 35 hours.

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You can follow and get to know Sally's Badwater Crew at:

Colin Cooley @runwicked

David Daley @daviddaley74

Sarah Attar @sarahattar

Eddie McRae @mobampin

Choose Strong Project @choosestrongproject

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In this episode:

*Intro and Welcome to the first episode

*The launch of CHOOSE STRONG and what to expect from future episodes

*Call to action: Tell me what YOU hope to hear on my podcast by sending an email to [email protected]

*Closing Encouragement: Be Courageous/ See IG post from October 20, 2021

Choose Strong is a podcast focused on encouraging others to live a strong and purposeful life. You can expect to hear life stories from your host Sally McRae and her guests that focus on information and insight to encourage YOU in your journey. As a pro athlete, wife, mother, and business owner, Sally aims to share candid conversations about the highs and lows of life and the wild adventure that has helped her get to where she is today. Topics include: running, mindset, total wellness, parenting, goal setting, life balance and much more!