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#160 | Jon Levitt | Building Community, Following Your Passion & Why Running Helps
Oct 17, 2026
1h 31m 58s
#159 | Tim Tollefson on Failure, Growth & Community - LIVE from Mammoth Trailfest
Oct 10, 2026
42m 45s
#158 | Meg Eckert | 636 Miles in 6 Days: Her Record-Breaking Run
Sep 30, 2026
1h 40m 17s
#157 | Rachel Drake | Motherhood, Medicine, & Racing UTMB
Sep 25, 2026
1h 05m 14s
#156 | Rachel Entrekin | Best Year Ever!
Sep 19, 2026
1h 30m 57s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/17/26 |  #160 | Jon Levitt | Building Community, Following Your Passion & Why Running Helps | In this episode, Sally sits down with longtime friend and fellow podcast host Jonathan Levitt for an honest conversation about the power of running, meaningful friendships, taking risks, and building a life around what you love. Jon opens up about navigating a difficult breakup, finding emotional strength through running, leaving his corporate career to pursue entrepreneurship, and the importance of staying true to yourself in a world driven by social media and outside expectations.OTHER EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: From Hating Running to Marathons Breaking the Three-Hour Marathon Barrier The Origins of For the Long Run — How conversations with inspiring athletes became a podcast.Why Small Steps Build Momentum — Practical advice for turning an idea into something meaningful.The Value of Genuine Curiosity & why Jon prefers deeper conversations over chasing podcast rankings.Finding Your People Through Running The Great Running T-Shirt Debate Favorite Running Fuels and Nutrition Running Shoes and Injury Management Recovery Tools Worth Discussing — Sauna sessions, blood flow restriction, compression socks, and Normatec boots.KEEP UP WITH JON:INSTAGRAM: @jwlevittPODCAST: For the Long Run PODCAST: Long Run Labs SUBSTACK: Long Run Labs WEBSITE: ForTheLong.RunX (TWITTER): @jwlevitt LINKEDIN: Jonathon LevittAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Book Choose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupSubstack @SallyMcRaeYellowRunnerSupport the show by taking advantage of the deals from our sponsors:DAVID PROTEIN: ‘Buy 4 cartons and get the 5th one free’ at Davidprotein.com/SALLYONESKIN: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SALLY at https://www.oneskin.co/SALLY #oneskinpodMUD/WTR: Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code STRONG at mudwtr.com/STRONG #mudwtrpod | 1h 31m 58s | ||||||
| 10/10/26 |  #159 | Tim Tollefson on Failure, Growth & Community - LIVE from Mammoth Trailfest | ***AUDIO ONLYRecorded live at Mammoth Trail Fest, Sally sits down with longtime friend, professional ultrarunner, and race founder Tim Tollefson for an inspiring conversation about perseverance, personal growth, and finding purpose beyond athletic achievements. Tim reflects on his journey from an overlooked young runner to one of the sport’s most accomplished athletes, opening up about setbacks, personal struggles, and the lessons learned along the way. Together, they explore the power of vulnerability, the importance of community, and how running can become something far greater than chasing finish lines.Other Episode Highlights:Tim's journey from soccer to professional runningWhy finishing Leadville meant more than the podiumThe inspiration behind creating Mammoth Trail FestTim's experience pacing Sally at Cocodona 250Why Tim has no plans to run a 200-milerAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Book Choose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupSubstack @SallyMcRaeYellowRunnerSupport the show by taking advantage of the deals from our sponsors:MOUNT TO COAST: Save 20% off The Sonoma Fall Classic at ultrasignup.com with code CHOOSESTRONG20ORION SLEEP: Save 15% off at orionsleep.com/SALLY | 42m 45s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 |  #158 | Meg Eckert | 636 Miles in 6 Days: Her Record-Breaking Run | In this episode, Sally gets a chance to chat with friend, ultrarunner, and world-record holder Meg Eckert about her remarkable journey from being too afraid to show up for her first 5K to becoming one of the world’s top multi-day runners. Meg recently ran more than 636 miles in six days, becoming the first woman to surpass 1,000 kilometers in the event. She opens up about pacing, fear, joy, discomfort, her relationship with running, and the mindset that continues to push her toward discovering what she’s capable of. Thanks for pushing play. Enjoy!Other Episode Highlights:Skipping her first 5K out of fearWhy she started running because of her dogMeeting her husband through runningOften runs to work—and arrives earlier than when she drivesMeg's love of six-day racesHow she is very particular about tying her shoesWhy brushing your teeth mid-race feels amazingTeaching middle school vs. hour 130How joy and suffering can coexistTraining her gut with short-run gelsHow she still thinks she can improve the recordKeep Up With Meg:INSTAGRAM: @_megeckertAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Book Choose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupSubstack @SallyMcRaeYellowRunnerSupport the show by taking advantage of the deals from our sponsors:QUALIA: Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to https://qualialife.com/SALLY to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code SALLYORION SLEEP: Save 15% off at orionsleep.com/SALLY | 1h 40m 17s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 |  #157 | Rachel Drake | Motherhood, Medicine, & Racing UTMB | In this episode, Sally chats with her friend, and Elite ultrarunner, Rachel Drake, who shares what it looks like to pursue big dreams while raising two young children and working 65–80-hour weeks as an anesthesia resident. She opens up about UTMB, returning to running after pregnancy, leaning on family support, and learning that different priorities can take the lead during different seasons of life. You will be encouraged by Rachel's drive and commitment to excellence in all she does! Enjoy! Other Episode Highlights:How running helps the emotionally demanding experiences she encounters at the hospitalSally eating Rachel's pre-race sweet potatoes The perspective of suffering from illness vs suffering in a raceUTMB training 50-60 miles a week Overnight shifts days before UTMBRunning after pregnancyHaving an older brother helped to develop her competitiveness Keep Up With Rachel:STRAVA: Rachel Drake INSTAGRAM: @rachelraedrakeYOUTUBE: @ultrafamilyhustleAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Book Choose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupSubstack @SallyMcRaeYellowRunnerBe sure to take advantage of the deals from our sponsors:ONESKIN: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SALLY at https://www.oneskin.co/SALLY #oneskinpodLAGOON SLEEP: Use code CHOOSESTRONG for 15% off at LagoonSleep.com/CHOOSESTRONG | 1h 05m 14s | ||||||
| 9/19/26 |  #156 | Rachel Entrekin | Best Year Ever! | Fresh off an incredible second-place finish at UTMB, Rachel shares what it was really like navigating the overwhelming crowds, racing alongside the best in the world, and fighting to hold onto second place in the final miles. She also opens up about her surprise mountaintop engagement, life with Will, wedding plans, Switzerland, pickleball, her upcoming Snowman Race in Bhutan, and why she’s more committed than ever to doing things her own way! You'll love this conversation. Enjoy! Other Episode Highlights:The overwhelming UTMB start Glitter on the start line Being chased for 2nd placeTrying to find her "positive attitude" Her fiance, Will, "The King of Switzerland" Wedding planning Keep Up With Rachel: Substack: @rachelentrekinIG: @rachel__entrekinAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Book Choose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupSubstack @SallyMcRaeYellowRunnerBe sure to take advantage of the great deals from our sponsors!ORION SLEEP: Visit orionsleep.com/SALLY to get 15% off. PRIMAL QUEEN: Our listeners get a FREE MONTH of Primal Queen plus FOUR FREE GIFTS at PrimalQueen.com/SALLY #ad | 1h 30m 57s | ||||||
| 9/4/26 | ultramarathonrace recap+3 | — | — | — | Badwater 135ultramarathon+3 | — | 1h 59m 53s | ||
| 8/28/26 | race recapendurance running+3 | — | — | Chamonix | TDS raceChamonix+5 | TRUE NUTRITION20% off | 2h 38m 09s | ||
| 8/22/26 | Badwater 135crewing+4 | Mackenzie JolliffeBilly Garner | — | — | Badwater 135crewing+5 | ORION SLEEPSALLY | 1h 41m 30s | ||
| 8/15/26 | ultramarathonpersonal transformation+4 | Joe Corcione | The Everyday UltraTheeverydayultra.com+5 | — | ultramarathonsobriety+5 | — | 1h 42m 50s | ||
| 8/7/26 | Badwater 135ultramarathon+3 | Max Jolliffe | STRAVAWOAHMAX.com+2 | — | Badwater 135Max Jolliffe+3 | MOUNT TO COASTCHOOSESTRONG | 1h 48m 25s | ||
| 7/31/26 | mental barriersultra running+4 | — | — | — | mental wallhalf marathon+6 | — | 1h 55m 22s | ||
| 7/31/26 | Olympicsathletics+3 | Anna Gibson | — | — | OlympicsAnna Gibson+5 | — | 1h 08m 12s | ||
| 7/28/26 | identitypurpose+5 | Kat Edwards Anderson | Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Book+4 | — | ultrarunningidentity+6 | — | 1h 42m 31s | ||
| 7/22/26 | mental toughnessresilience+4 | Kilian Korth | UltrAspForged in Failure | — | Kilian KorthTriple Crown+6 | — | 2h 16m 46s | ||
| 7/14/26 | shin splintsrecovery+3 | — | Choose Strong | Olympic Valley | shin splintsrecovery+3 | ALLOYSTRONG | 1h 35m 37s | ||
| 6/30/26 | trail runningFKT records+3 | Rachel Entrekin | — | — | Cocodona 250trail running+3 | BUBS NaturalsSALLY | 42m 59s | ||
| 6/19/26 | runningmindset training+3 | — | Sally's Strength AppChoose Strong | — | runningrace strategy+3 | — | 1h 27m 39s | ||
| 6/7/26 | runningadventure+3 | Andy Glaze | Smile or You're Doing it Wrong | — | Andy GlazeHyrox+5 | BioptimizersSTRONG | 1h 09m 04s | ||
| 5/31/26 | recoveryrunning+4 | — | — | — | recovery200 miles+5 | — | 1h 18m 22s | ||
| 5/16/26 | race recapnutrition+3 | — | — | — | Cocodona 250race recap+3 | ONESKINSALLY | 2h 16m 29s | ||
| 4/28/26 | shoe rotationCocodona 250+4 | — | — | Arizona | Cocodona 250shoe rotation+4 | ONESKINSALLY | 1h 01m 11s | ||
| 4/18/26 | training campsrace preparation+3 | — | — | — | training campsrace training+3 | MOUNT TO COASTCHOOSESTRONG | 1h 05m 28s | ||
| 3/31/26 | trail safetygear reviews+3 | — | Norda shoes | Flagstaff, AZ | rattlesnakesgear reviews+3 | MUD/WTRSTRONG | 1h 19m 46s | ||
| 3/28/26 | Nike Trailrunning+3 | — | Nike Trail | — | Nike TrailSally McRae+3 | WILD ALASKANCODE | 1h 54m 47s | ||
| 3/10/26 | mindsetmental toughness+3 | — | Choose Strong | — | mindsetchampion's mindset+5 | iRESTORESTRONG | 1h 21m 26s | ||
| 3/2/26 | gut healthstrength training+3 | — | — | — | gut healthstrength training+3 | QUALIASALLY | 1h 06m 05s | ||
| 2/23/26 | running trainingWinter Olympics+4 | — | — | — | Cocodona 250Badwater 135+6 | LAGOON SLEEPCHOOSESTRONG | 1h 09m 12s | ||
| 2/10/26 | ultra runningpersonal struggles+4 | Andy Glaze | MUDWTR | — | ultra runningAndy Glaze+5 | WAYFAIR | 1h 54m 55s | ||
| 2/2/26 | strength trainingrunners+3 | — | — | — | strength trainingrunners+5 | iRESTORESTRONG | 1h 25m 48s | ||
| 1/24/26 | race recapnutrition+3 | — | — | Huntington Beach, CA | Long Haul 100race recap+3 | QUALIASALLY | 1h 45m 38s | ||
| 1/20/26 | couragemotivation+4 | — | Heidi Garner Studio | — | courage to tryfitness+4 | WILD ALASKAN$35 off | 1h 33m 29s | ||
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Chart history for Choose Strong
Peaked at #62 in HU, currently #62 in HU.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | — | #62 | #62 | — |
| ID | — | #100 | #100 | — |
| IS | — | #117 | #117 | — |
| Sweden | — | #160 | #160 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #168 | #168 | — |
| HK | — | #182 | #182 | — |
| South Africa | — | #191 | #191 | — |
| United States | — | #198 | #198 | — |
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8 placements across 8 markets.
Chart Positions
8 placements across 8 markets.