EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 1H 29M
Sally McRae on Grit, Pain, and Becoming Unbreakable | THROWBACK EPISODE from 2023
from Everyday Ultra · host Joe Corcione
Today’s episode is a special throwback from 2023 — one we felt called to re-share in light of Sally McRae completing the Long Haul 100 Mile.In this conversation, recorded after her historic Grand Slam of 200's season, Sally opens up about what it really takes to keep moving forward when everything hurts — physically, mentally, and emotionally.In this episode, we talk about:• What it feels like deep into the final miles when nothing makes sense anymore• The quiet mental battles most people never see• How competition can bring out your best self• The moments when quitting feels logical (but wrong at the same time)… and what to do to overcome it.• Why some athletes keep moving forward when others stop• The unseen mental skills built long before race day• What truly matters when the finish line still feels impossibly far awayHuge thank you to Sally for coming on the show!SHOW LINKS:Register for our race, The Desert Peak Ultra 100K + 50K at desertpeakultra.comWant to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingWant to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgCancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/GORUN to give it a try today.Try Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comTry CurraNZ to boost recovery and performance and get 15% off your first order with code EVERYDAYULTRAPOD at www.curranzusa.comGet your FREE TrainingPeaks account to track, plan, and analyze your training easier at trainingpeaks.com/everydayultraTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray at playonrelief.comTry Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at bearbuttwipes.comTry Janji apparel and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at Janji.comFollow Sally on IG: https://www.instagram.com/yellowrunnerSally's Content and App: https://linktr.ee/yellowrunnerSally's Website: https://www.sallymcrae.com/
What this episode covers
Today’s episode is a special throwback from 2023 — one we felt called to re-share in light of Sally McRae completing the Long Haul 100 Mile.In this conversation, recorded after her historic Grand Slam of 200's season, Sally opens up about what it really takes to keep moving forward when everything hurts — physically, mentally, and emotionally.In this episode, we talk about:• What it feels like deep into the final miles when nothing makes sense anymore• The quiet mental battles most people never see• How competition can bring out your best self• The moments when quitting feels logical (but wrong at the same time)… and what to do to overcome it.• Why some athletes keep moving forward when others stop• The unseen mental skills built long before race day• What truly matters when the finish line still feels impossibly far awayHuge thank you to Sally for coming on the show!SHOW LINKS:Register for our race, The Desert Peak Ultra 100K + 50K at desertpeakultra.comWant to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingWant to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgCancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/GORUN to give it a try today.Try Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comTry CurraNZ to boost recovery and performance and get 15% off your first order with code EVERYDAYULTRAPOD at www.curranzusa.comGet your FREE TrainingPeaks account to track, plan, and analyze your training easier at trainingpeaks.com/everydayultraTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray at playonrelief.comTry Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at bearbuttwipes.comTry Janji apparel and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at Janji.comFollow Sally on IG: https://www.instagram.com/yellowrunnerSally's Content and App: https://linktr.ee/yellowrunnerSally's Website: https://www.sallymcrae.com/
NOW PLAYING
Sally McRae on Grit, Pain, and Becoming Unbreakable | THROWBACK EPISODE from 2023
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Jun 19, 2026 ·240m
Jun 14, 2026 ·25m