#133 | Andy Glaze | Goals & Hard Seasons
In this episode, Sally sits down with a fan favorite and a Choose Strong podcast regular, Andy Glaze! Andy shares about his most recent races, his 300 mile week, writing his book, upcoming races and opens up about some current struggles he is facing. You will love this conversation. Enjoy. Other Episode Highlights:Cocodona 250 chatter, experiencesCompleting Moab 240 & a sub 24hr at JavelinaAlmost 6 years of 100 mile weeksMaking your own ultraRunning a 100k while helping guys running 100 miles from CA to Las Vegas The "ultra shuffle" The Spine race French fries & Diet CokeAndy’s recovery between big efforts/racesThe power of an everyday napWriting a book with dyslexia Andy’s strategies for staying awake during a race People suffering quietly Sharing our struggles, we realize we are more alike than we thoughtAndy's New Merch: https://www.andyglazemerch.com/Pre-Order Andy's Book: https://a.co/d/05f9t2CVAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Choose Strong Book Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupEpisode Sponsors:WAYFAIR: https://www.wayfair.com/MUD/WTR: Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code STRONG at mudwtr.com/STRONG #mudwtrpodQUALIA: Take control of your cellular health today. Go to https://qualialife.com/SALLY to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code SALLY
#132 | Strength Training for Runners
In this episode Sally breaks down the importance of strength training for runners. She shares exercises, tips, reasons why and how often you should strength train. Plus, if you stick around to the end, she gives a very 'Sally-esque' encouragement to you! Thanks for listening! Other episode highlights:Choose Strong community highlightsHips, glutes and ankles - focusSally's top 5 strength exercises Strengthening for downhill running Treating your body as an engineThe importance of bodyweight exercisesHow often should a runner strength train?Should runners lift heavy weights?Running “far” & lifting “heavy” are objective termsGet Sally's Strength App: HERE All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Choose Strong Book Choose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupEpisode Sponsors:iRESTORE: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser and unlock exclusive savings on the iRestore Illumina Face Mask, use code STRONG at https://www.irestore.com/STRONG #irestorepod LAGOON SLEEP: Visit https://lagoonsleep.com/choosestrong for 15% off. Code: CHOOSESTRONGWILDALASKAN: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/SALLY
#131 | Long Haul 100 Recap
Sally sits down in this episode to recap her first race in over a year, the Long Haul 100. She shares about the goals she had for the race, gear, nutrition, the FL trail community, her knee, breaks down each loop & much more! Enjoy! Chose Strong Shakeout Run @ 8am Jan 31. Meet at HB Corner Market Address: 601 11th St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648Mammoth Trailfest: Sign Up HereAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Choose Strong Book Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupEpisode Sponsors:QUALIA: Take control of your cellular health today. Go to https://qualialife.com/SALLY to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code SALLYLAGOON SLEEP: Visit https://lagoonsleep.com/choosestrong for 15% off. Code: CHOOSESTRONGPLAN TO EAT: Visit https://plantoeat.com/sally to save 25% off an annual subscription.
#130 | The Courage to Try
Listen in as we chat about having the courage to try & the importance of not waiting for tomorrow to start. You will be encouraged by Sally's mindset as she prepares to get to a start line to pursue a goal she's had for a long time. And, as always, there is much more in this episode for your encouragement, inspiration and entertainment. Enjoy! Other Episode Highlights:No sleep with toddlers is the worst Senioritis is realTime flies when you raise kids Mourning seasons of life Gifts & letters from YOUSally on Zillow AGAINStreet Spanish stories Wisdom & big goals need to work together Teaching your brain to trust your body after injuryTomorrow isn’t guaranteed - start todayFailure is feedback Run Far, Lift Heavy FRHVY (Run side by side and we lift each other up)Favorite training shoesTips on fueling with whole foodsHappy New Year in April?Gratitude is a superpower Training for a 50k when all you can run now is 2 milesCheck out Heidi's website mentioned in the episode: https://heidigarnerstudio.com/All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Choose Strong Book Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupEpisode Sponsors:WILD ALASKAN: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/SALLYHELLO FRESH: Visit https://www.hellofresh.com/sally10FM to get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box.
#129 | Making Today Count & Long Haul 100 Prep
As Sally nears the start of a 100 mile race, at the Long Haul 100, she shares about her training, goals for the race and the importance of being obsessed with the day you're in. Other episode highlights:Surf City HB 1/2 shake out in February FRHVY swag giveaways at the shakeoutEddie wimping out in the coldLong Haul 100 prepGoal & the journey relationshipBeing obsessed with the day you have to get better Low volume training Run walk training4 hour training run All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Choose Strong Book Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Bare Performance Nutrition Code: SALLYChoose Strong Strava GroupEpisode Sponsors:LAGOON SLEEP: Lagoonsleep.com/CHOOSESTRONG for 15% off your first order (Code: CHOOSESTRONG)MUD/WTR: Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code STRONG at mudwtr.com/STRONG #mudwtrpodiRESTORE: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser and unlock exclusive savings on the iRestore Illumina Face Mask, use code STRONG at https://www.irestore.com/STRONG #irestorepod