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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!

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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!

Other Episode Highlights:

• 114 yr old marathoner passing away
• AI soccer
• Badwater 135 from behind the lens
• Strong Love, Strong, Body, Strong Mind community highlights

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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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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

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Want to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi!

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P.O. Box 2051

Huntington Beach, CA 92647

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Western States 100 week is always so much fun! From TrailCon to at the beginning of the week to the 5am start up to Escarpment. Join us as we share about all the things we experienced during WS100 week! Enjoy!

Other Episode Highlights:

• The yearning for human interactions and face to face connections 
• Eddies 50k update?
• TrailCon
• TrailCon Hall of Fame & Awards Show
• Kilian Jornet & the Icon Award 
• Green juice for the win
• The Escarpment hike
• Forest Hill Aid Station Festivities 
• Sallys WS100 perspective as a spectator 
• Community shout-outs
• MTF Giveaway winners announced
• Sally Says
• Tips on how to run across rocks
• Run like a squirrel
• Exercising for health 
• The importance of movement

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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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Function Health:⁠ Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae for $100 off for new members!

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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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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:

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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

Follow Jeff on IG: @jdcunningham97

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

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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 ⁠⁠⁠functionhealth.com/sallymcrae⁠⁠⁠ for $100 off for new members!

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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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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 ⁠⁠functionhealth.com/sallymcrae⁠⁠ for $100 off for new members!

ZocDoc: Visit zocdoc.com/sally

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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/life
• Racing/training while sick
• Trash bag tip for the rain
• Running in mud (or trying to)
• Not caffeine for a month strategy
• Cellulitis - skin infection

• A hospital visit during the race   
• Run streak comes to end 

• Being patient in recovery
• Satisfy 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 do
• Working with your partner/spouse 

You can follow & connect with Max here: @woah_max (IG, YouTube, Tiktok) and at  ⁠woahmax.com

You can follow & connect with Mackenzie here: IG: @mackenzieannross & mackenzieannross.com

Check out the race website mentioned: whitingranchtrailraces.com

Run Club: @eatmydustrunclub

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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: 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!

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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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Sally McRae Strength App: ⁠⁠⁠https://sallymcrae.app/⁠⁠⁠

Sally McRae YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength⁠

Merch: ⁠⁠⁠https://sallymcraemerch.com/⁠⁠⁠

Bare Performance Nutrition: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/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 functionhealth.com/sallymcrae for $100 off for new members!

Plan to Eat:  Visit plantoeat.com/sally for 25% off your annual subscription!

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