Podcast:Choose Strong Published On: Tue Mar 31 2026 Description: Sally is out in Flagstaff, AZ this week, so we sat down to chat, virtually this episode. We spend some time talking about safety on the trail when encountering animals/snakes, Sally's un-biased & transparent honesty when reviewing shoes, and on the course Cocodona 250 training. Other episode highlights: Choose Strong listener shout-outsIf you’re on the trail, get a sharpie!Snake tips for the trailSally a free agent? HONEST reviews on trails shoes & gearNorda shoes going 1000 miles You don’t need $100 shirts...to runThe power of marketing & the ‘cool factor’ Running in Crocs?Training on the Cocodona 250 course this weekThe importance of personal consistency is key in training All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Choose Strong Book Sally McRae Strength AppChoose Strong Podcast YouTubeSally McRae YouTubeChoose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava GroupBe sure to take advantage of the deals from the episode's sponsors!MUD/WTR: Save 43% with code STRONG at mudwtr.comiRESTORE: Get an exclusive discount on the Illumina Face Mask using code STRONG at irestore.comLAGOON SLEEP: Get 15% off with code CHOOSESTRONG at lagoonsleep.com/CHOOSESTRONGQUALIA: Get 50% off at qualialife.com/SALLY and use code SALLY for an extra 15% off.