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Nov 2023
1h 56m

039: The Soul of an Ultrarunner: Uncover...

Nick Bare
About this episode

Today I'm sitting down for a conversation with legendary ultrarunner Sally McRae, winner of this year's Moab 240. Sally shared valuable wisdom, taking us through the highs and lows of her inspiring journey to becoming a champion ultrarunner. We covered everything from her mental and emotional strategies for overcoming the most challenging moments on the trail, revealing her core values as a mom, and maintaining our authentic self in a world that pushes us to conform. Enjoy!



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Topics:

00:00 Intro

1:30 Welcome

4:30 Who you surround yourself with matters

12:08 What really lasts in life

38:38 Sally’s ultra grand slam

45:48 Being a student while training

52:13 The toll 800 miles takes on your body

1:04:15 The bigger picture

1:24:13 What is your identity?

1:31:43 Never lose your authentic self

1:42:10 Pursuing what you want for yourself

1:43:52 Doing everything in love

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