EPISODE · Nov 9, 2025 · 1H 44M
#121 | Tara Dower | A Star
from Choose Strong · host Choose Strong with Sally and Eddie McRae
Fresh off her course record at Javelina 100, Tara Dower joins Sally in a great conversation! Enjoy! Other Episode Highlights:40 days 18 hours 6 min to break the AT FKT in 2024Growing up playing soccer & rugby in college Gained mental toughness from a drill sergeant in the army (her brother) Inspired by a documentary in college - Appalachian Trail thru hikers in 2013Anxiety attack in 20172019 through hiked Appalachian TrailFrom chasing a title to enjoying the journey on the AT5 months and 10 days - first time in 2019 thru hikingCheez its and gushers for nutrition! Candy Mama nickname originationMountains to Sea 1,175 milesFirst 100 mile race in 2021The meaning of TaraDNF at Mammoth helped her prepare for JavelinaJavelina 100 RecapConnect with TARA at: Website: www.tara-treks.comYouTube: @taratreksIG: @tara.dowerPodcast: @dnf.diariesAll 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: Go to lagoonsleep.com/CHOOSESTRONG for 15% off your first purchaseJanji: Go to janji.com and use code CHOOSESTRONG for 10% offBonCharge: Go to boncharge.com and use coupon code SALLY to save 15%Mud/WTR: Head to mudwtr.com/STRONG and grab your starter kit! For a limited time, our listeners get up to 43% off your entire order
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