
← Choose Strong4 Sept · 2 h 00 min
#155 | Sally's Badwater 135 Race Recap
<p>Just days before Badwater 135, Sally received an unexpected call offering her a spot in the race after she had already stopped heat training and shifted her focus toward TDS in the Alps. With only five days to prepare, she chose to say yes, reset her expectations, and approach one of the toughest races in the world very differently than she had in the past. Sally shares how slowing down, listening to her body, leaning on an incredible crew, and letting go of performance goals turned into one of her most meaningful race experiences. Enjoy!</p><p>Giveaway will last for 10 days from the release of this episode. </p><p><strong>Other Episode Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Another giveaway!</li><li>Managing recurring stomach problems during ultras</li><li>Knee update after nearly 500 miles of racing</li><li>Meeting her crew for the first time the day before the race</li><li>Popsicle at mile 25 creates a problem</li><li>Running the final miles with Joe Corcione</li><li>Barely eating from mile 45-120 </li><li>McDonald's hash brown saves the day </li><li>Community highlights </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.</strong></p><p><a href="https://sallymcrae.app/">Sally McRae Strength App</a></p><p><a href="https://a.co/d/4mUrnxv">Choose Strong Book </a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@choosestrongpodcast">Choose Strong Podcast YouTube</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength">Sally McRae YouTube</a></p><p><a href="https://sallymcraemerch.com/">Choose Strong Merch </a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/1249894">Choose Strong Strava Group</a></p><p><a href="https://substack.com/@sallymcraeyellowrunner?utm_source=top_search" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Substack @SallyMcRaeYellowRunner</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Be sure to take advantage of the great deals from our sponsors!</strong></p><p><strong>MUD/WTR: </strong>Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code <strong>STRONG</strong> at <a href="https://mudwtr.com/pages/rise-2-pdp?utm_source=superfiliate&utm_campaign=STRONG&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=eyJzZi1leHRlcm5hbC1zZXNzaW9uLXV1aWQiOiIzNzRiZGIzZS04ZjIxLTQxMzctODQ5YS0yZWE3NDQ0OGRjMmEiLCJzZi1vcmlnaW4iOiJvcmdhbmljLS1TVFJPTkcifQ%3D%3D&ref=superfiliate-STRONG&attributes=%7B%22sf-external-session-uuid%22+%3D%3E+%227196ab42-eab4-4f11-a4e7-99c9ba34d2b1%22%2C+%22sf-origin%22+%3D%3E+%22organic--STRONG%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">mudwtr.com/<strong>STRONG</strong></a><strong> #mudwtrpod</strong></p><p><strong>LAUNDRY SAUCE: </strong>Make laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code <strong>STRONG</strong> at <a href="https://laundrysauce.com/?utm_source=Choose+Strong&utm_medium=Podcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://laundrysauce.com/STRONG</a> #laundrysaucepod</p>