SALLY MCRAE

Train hard. Aim high. Toe the line. Take the chance. Blow up. Struggle. Fall apart. Choose Strong. New goal. Try again. Painful price. Battle to the end. Goal achieved. Barriers broken. Worth it. Always worth it. 🥉F3 at TAHOE 200| 11th Overall Never been this proud of a 3rd place finish. The gold is in the journey not the medal.💪😤 More later but for now I’m gonna eat & rest. Massive gratitude for YOU & your cheering, encouraging words, belief, & friendship- I felt it ALL. Love you big time!❤️‍🔥 Thank you to @runcandicerun & @destinationtrailraces for having me-what an adventure! Giant shout to my sponsors @bpnsupps @lekiusa @camelbak & @nikerunning for your support of the race film. @drewbdarby & @tylermccain are already working hard on the race film. 📸: #1 @thehilaryann #2-7 @tylermccain #8-10 @_anastasiawilde #tahoe200 #mountainrunner #trailrunning #yellowrunner #choosestrong #finish

MOAB 240 CHAMPION! TRIPLE CROWN OF 200s CHAMP GRAND SLAM OF 200s CHAMP 🥹I still have tears in my eyes-this has been a dream come true journey and I’ve been so grateful for the chance to connect with YOU along the way. Thank you for your encouragement; your cheers; and kindness-it’s meant so much to me. My body aches but my smile is big- WE DID IT! 📸: @tylermccain #choosestrong

🔥2023 STATS🔥 Considering most of my content was photos & films of me looking absolutely TORE UP this year, I thought I’d give you a glimpse of the other side of me and my year. Aside from racing the most miles of my career (1008 miles) I was grateful to squeeze in releasing a book, and audiobook, 3 race documentaries, launch a YouTube series, and grow my run & strength app. We also grew our podcast/community by over 400%. Oh and I can’t forget raising two rad kids- my precious @makenzie.mcrae & @isaiah.mcrae BUT, I must confess, NONE of these stats really matter in the grand scheme of things. The absolute best part of 2023 were the memories I made with family and new and old friends. As someone who has been working since I was a little girl, I believe in the hard, consistent work & using our gifts to love and support others. The medals will fade; records will be broken; and all our awards will soon be forgotten. Our greatest achievements in life are rooted in love…in how we make others feel…in how we’ll be remembered. As I said in the Moab film, I still have so much learning to do and this year was a very public season of humbling. I’m excited for the adventure ahead- I feel like I’m just getting started, but also so incredibly grateful that I’ve been going and being supported for this long. What WE were able to do this year, was because of YOU- this incredible community. I have so much love and gratitude for the many ppl who took the time to encourage me to keep going. I hope in 2024 I can be to you what you were to me this year…YOU ARE AMAZING! 2024 is going to be YOUR best year yet; I believe in YOU! I hope you believe in YOU too! I’m rooting for you always! Love & strength sally 📸: @mobampin #dothework #choosestrong #2023recap #newyearseve #goals #hny #running #trailrunning #yellowrunner

NEW EPISODE! EP141 | Sally’s COCODONA 250 Race Recap In this episode we dive into Sally’s Cocodona 250 race & give you an inside look as to how the race panned out! Sally touches on everything from bib pickup, the shoes she wore, her nutrition, how her body felt, finding solutions to her “low” points, how grateful she was to be at the start after the past year she had, and so much more! You’ll be glad you tuned in for this episode! Listen on Spotify or Apple or watch on the Choose Strong Podcast YouTube channel. Thank you to the episode sponsors! @oneskin.co 15% off use code SALLY @drinkmudwtr 43% off use code STRONG #choosestrong #podcast #cocodona250 #ultrarunning #trailrunning 📸: @jcorn_

75 Days until Badwater 135, BUT before I push myself forward, I need to give a heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped me across the Finish line of @cocodona250 Eddie who sacrificed sleep, energy, and gained a load of stress & exhaustion to see that I had everything I needed- thank you for being there .🙏 Makenzie & Isaiah for praying for me at the Start line- I cried big tears having both you there and seeing you throughout the race- I love you so much & your heartfelt cheers mean the world to me. Summer and Shelby- my rockstar pacers: for always bringing sunshine, smiles and so much patience. Tim, crewing AND pacing is next level commitment and so freakin exhausting- but no one would have known. Your kind words and honesty propelled me forward again and again when I wanted to quit. Thank you for giving so much of yourself and time when I know you could have been 100 different places. My media team: Ethan, Jesse, Isaiah- for capturing the moments and beauty of this race. To Courtney and Rachel for understanding me on a level only YOU girls know-this sport is so hard sometimes and your friendship, hugs, and tears are golden to me. Love you and cheering so hard for you always. Janina- the warrior- you are a light and a force and doing this race meant I got to meet you. Mik- so many hours shared & I don’t know how I could have moved that efficiently and joyfully without you. I love that we became friends because of this race- you’re the best! To all my friends and family back home who sent messages of encouragement and laughter to urge me forward- you fill my heart and every word means so much. To the brands who shined brightest as I prepped and toed the line- thank you for your support & belief in me! @thenorthface_trail @satisfyrunning @runinrabbit @runspeedland @acg @getsaltybritches @camelbak @nordarun We recorded a podcast which will drop this weekend. It’s raw & honest & I hope will encourage you in your racing. Still processing all parts of this race- lots of hard, personal takeaways- maybe a few tears. But I’m moving forward w/eyes focused on the next test. I hope I can be better, fitter, and stronger. #choosestrong 📸: @jcorn_

No greater gift than to be MAMA to Makenzie and Isaiah! Thank you for filling my life with love, joy, and endless adventure. I love you the mostest. 💛And a special Happy Mother’s Day to all my mama friends- your tireless love, service, and commitment does not go unseen…today, and always. You are gold. #hmd #mothersday

Epic. Not every journey goes as planned, and let’s be honest- if you’re doing it right, it’ll be full of surprises. I suppose that’s ONE of the reasons I keep signing up for these EPIC ULTRAS. The people, the laughter, the stories, the emotions, the lows, the highs, and the invaluable lessons we learn that we can apply to life. Not the performance or time I wanted, but I appreciate the experience for what it was- and it was beautiful. It’s easy to forget how challenging and unique these races are when I’m surrounded by people in my every day life who do them for a living. It’s easy to forget the undeniable courage and belief it takes to sign up and try in the first place. Maybe that’s what I needed to be reminded of today- the courage I’ve always had to simply TRY- it’s changed my life. Cool thing is, it’s not unique to me…it’s in all of us. You have the choice to be courageous and try too…in EVERY area of your life. So here’s your reminder. Be strong. Be Courageous. Keep Trying. I’ll be doing the same…for all my days. 📸: @jcorn_ #choosestrong #cocodona250 #courageous

Two surgeries within 12 days to remove melanoma from my arm. A surprise diagnosis while going in for a routine check-up at my dermatologist just a couple months ago. To say I was disappointed and frustrated is a massive understatement. After almost a year off from running, and just as I was building fitness for Cocodona 250, I was hit with the reality stick. Training was adjusted; intensity was decreased and I questioned if I should race at all. Obviously I chose to race and clung to ONE goal: Stay grateful. Every 8 weeks for the next two years, I have to go in for a cancer screening. I realize this is the first time most of my family and friends are learning about this- I kept it quiet on one hand because I wanted to maintain my peace; lean into trusting God alone; and contemplate the truth that this isn’t that bad. I’ve had more than enough friends and family battle cancer in the most REAL way- and for my situation- well, I feel fortunate. Life is beautiful and hard; and I’m leaning into the beauty of the strength WE ALL HAVE as humans. I just finished a 253 mile race, not because I was the fittest or fastest out there (goodness quite the contrary) but because GRATITUDE is strength; and I GOT TO push my body even when it wasn’t 100% ready to race. I took a hold of an opportunity because life is short and I want to live it fully no matter if I’m racing to the podium or simply leaning toward what’s possible. I’m not sure how to express my gratitude for the kindness, encouragement and support this past week- thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love this community. Keep Choosing Strong.💪 #choosestrong #trailrunning #cocodona250 #melanomaawareness #yellowrunner

Finished. Cocodona 250 was nothing short of a wild, challenging adventure and I’m very grateful for the opportunity to try and finish what I started. 2nd Finish- Tired to my core. Definitely not the performance I trained for - yikes 🥴😵‍💫🫠but stoked to tap into the raw resilience that refuses to quit no matter how terrible I’m feeling. So many people to thank #- especially my ever patient and gracious crew and pacers. And to all the volunteers, spectators, and race organizers for the support and hard work. I’m in a world of discomfort so more later 😘 Humans are pretty rad💪 We chose strong! #choosestrong #cocodona250

Photos too powerful not to share… @yellowrunner faced just about every obstacle the Cocodona 250 could throw her way. Pain, setbacks, lows that would’ve ended the day for most, but she kept moving forward. Step by step, she chose grit. Chose resilience. Chose to keep fighting all the way to that finish line in the early morning hours. An incredible reminder that strength isn’t always about speed, sometimes it’s simply refusing to quit. 📸 @scottrokisphoto

There’s a certain kind of magic in watching women refuse to give up on themselves. 💛✨ Sally had a heroic battle out on the @cocodona250 course, digging deeper than most of us could even imagine to reach this finish line. Time to go enjoy that bed Sally. We’re so proud of you. 🫶🏼

Rachel was adamant about setting her alarm and waking up at 4 am to support her friend Sally McRae at the finish line🙏🏼. Greatness recognizes greatness. And real ones celebrate each other at the finish line. 🫶🏽🐐🐐♥️ 📸… @thats.tiight used her METAS 😏 #cocodona250 #ultrarunning @rachel__entrekin @yellowrunner @cocodona250 @trailrunnermag @meta