Choose Strong Podcast
Hosted by Choose Strong
A professional ultrarunner shares candid insights on training, mindset, and balancing family life with elite competition.
A mix of a personal journal and an educational resource for the running community. Episodes alternate between candid conversations with her husband about their family life and her training, deep-dive race recaps, and occasional interviews with other figures in the ultrarunning world. It's a transparent look at the life of a professional athlete, from celebrating family milestones to the grit of a 250-mile race.
“The show stands out for its raw and personal perspective directly from a current, high-level professional athlete. Unlike more structured interview shows, Sally McRae blends her elite competition life—including race strategy and sponsor talk—with relatable family updates, like becoming an empty nester.”
Who hosts this show
Sally McRae is a professional mountain and ultra runner, author, and coach. On the Choose Strong podcast, she and her husband Eddie McRae offer a mix of personal stories, race recaps, training advice, and interviews, aiming to encourage listeners to live a strong and courageous life. As a pro athlete, mother, and business owner, Sally covers topics like total wellness, mindset, parenting, and staying motivated.
Credentials & credits
- Professional Mountain and Ultra Runner
- Author of "Choose Strong: The Choice That Changes Everything"
- Running and Strength Coach
- 2021 Badwater 135 Champion
- 2023 Moab 240 Winner
- Motivational Speaker
Other ventures
- Sally McRae Strength App
- McRae Media LLC
- Author
- Public Speaking
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02EP #143 | Andy Glaze is BackJun 8, 2026 · 1h 09m
- 03EP #142 | Recovering After 200+ MilesMay 31, 2026 · 1h 18m
- 04EP #141 | Sally's COCODONA 250 Race RecapMay 16, 2026 · 2h 17m
- 05EP #140 | Cocodona 250 Shoe Line-Up, Lifting After a Run & Sparkling WaterApr 28, 2026 · 1h 01m
- 06EP #139 | The Importance of Training CampsApr 18, 2026 · 1h 05m
- 07EP #138 | Rattlesnakes & Gear ReviewsMar 31, 2026 · 1h 20m
- 08EP #137 | The End of Nike TrailMar 28, 2026 · 1h 55m
Notable episodes
- 01EP #143 | Andy Glaze is Back
The guest, a recurring favorite, reveals that a previous conversation on the podcast was the direct catalyst for writing his book.
- 02EP #141 | Sally's COCODONA 250 Race Recap
A signature episode type for the show, this is a raw, in-depth breakdown of Sally's personal experience running a 250-mile race.
- 03EP #137 | The End of Nike Trail
Sally shares a significant career update and gives an inside look at the business side of professional trail running.
What you'll be asked on this show
Sally's interview style is warm and relational, often starting by referencing the guest's history with the show or her personal connection to their work. She shares her own experiences, like crying while listening to a guest's audiobook, to build rapport. She guides the conversation with a mix of direct questions about specific achievements and open-ended prompts like "Tell us about..." to transition between topics. The interviews feel more like a friendly catch-up than a formal Q&A.
The format varies between co-hosted chats with her husband, Eddie McRae, solo episodes, and guest interviews. The co-hosted episodes are casual and conversational, covering recent life events, community highlights, and training updates. Sally's hosting style is encouraging, warm, and candid, often using her own experiences as teaching moments.
Questions Choose Strong keeps coming back to
5 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Choose Strong reaches for it.
process
2- Q.01
“How was releasing your book and what are you doing with it now?”
She asks this to open a conversation about a guest's recent major project, focusing on the experience and its current impact.
- Q.02
“Did you run [the race] solo again, without pacers or crew?”
This question is used to confirm and highlight a guest's signature or particularly challenging approach to their sport.
industry
1- Q.01
“How many other people have accomplished that?”
Asks this to establish the rarity and significance of a guest's achievement for the audience.
future
1- Q.01
“Tell us about what you're doing with the book promotion and these amazing runs.”
Uses this open-ended prompt to transition the conversation toward the guest's future plans and projects.
technique
1- Q.01
“What was the exact distance on that run?”
She uses this to clarify specific, concrete details about a story or event the guest has mentioned.
Signature segments
- · Community Highlights
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically fellow ultrarunners and authors within the endurance sports community. The show seems to book people with whom Sally has a pre-existing, familiar relationship, allowing for warm and in-depth conversations.
- Andy Glazeon EP #143 | Andy Glaze is Back
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors are primarily in the health, wellness, and athletic performance space, such as Alloy Women's Health and BiOptimizers. The angle targets an audience interested in supplements and services that support an active, endurance-focused lifestyle.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch Choose Strong
People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The host is Sally McRae, a professional ultra runner.
- What is the format of the podcast?
- It's a mix of co-hosted conversations with her husband Eddie McRae, solo episodes, and occasional long-form interviews with guests.
- Is the Choose Strong podcast still active?
- Yes, it releases episodes on a weekly basis.
- Who is the co-host?
- Sally's husband, Eddie McRae, frequently co-hosts the show.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms.
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