From Nike Signing to Western States 100: Sally McRae’s Journey

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From Nike Signing to Western States 100: Sally McRae’s Journey

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This episode was recorded live at Singletrack’s Olympic Valley studios ahead of the 2024 Western States 100.
We were joined by Sally McRae who probably needs no introduction. Sally is another person I've wanted to talk with since the inception of this podcast and even though this was technically a pre-race interview, so much of what we talked about was only peripherally related to the event, so similar to the Scott Jurek conversation I wanted to save it for a stand-alone podcast a few weeks on.
Specifically, we talk about the trajectory of her career starting with her Nike trail contract signing in the mid-2010s, how to think about the business side of trail running as a creator or athlete, and some of her favorite Western States 100 stories dating back to some of those great Billy Yang films a few years ago.
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@dennisferrell3662 Ай бұрын

The first 20 minutes or so was a masterclass in self-development, no matter what field you’re in. EDIT: The whole interview is a masterclass. She is one of the best communicators in this sport or any sport, for that matter.

@steveemory9403 Ай бұрын

How can you not listen to Sally and not want to go run an Ultra?! So inspirational and motivating. What a great interview and conversation.

@petragilmore5668 Ай бұрын

I signed up for my first 100M today and I blame Sally 70% for that action 😂☺️

@drr1981 Ай бұрын

I signed up for my first 50k thanks to Sally who was MY INSPIRATION!! 🎉❤ I am so EXCITED for her!!

@rubenquezada6088 Ай бұрын

@@petragilmore5668 🤣🤣🤣...💛💛💛

@jenniferboase8803 Ай бұрын

😊

@sallymcraestrength Ай бұрын

Appreciate you guys big time! Thanks for all you do!💪💛

@JBTRI703 Ай бұрын

Every WS100 (and all the others too) Sally interview is so inspiring. She brings the stoke and such positivity every dang time. 💛💪🏼

@katerepko3662 Ай бұрын

Love Sally McRae! Listening to her and watching her always helps this 60 year old woman slog through my hot and humid 4 miles. I'll never run a 100, but Sally and many others in the ultra community are a part of me maintaining my fitness and love for the sport of running, at any distance.

@ricodelavega4511 Ай бұрын

damn finn, its gonna take 3 months to go through these bazillion Western States interviews you're posting. Sally inspired me to buy multiple pairs of 2inch and 3inch split side shorts. The intro to her video pods when she's running, with that great music overlay, and the sides of her shorts are flapping like wings is a bad a&& running look

@joeklay Ай бұрын

WOW. So inspiring Sally. The sport couldn't have a better ambassador.

@cpruns4501 Ай бұрын

Love what she said at the start. People (from every step in the process) seem to think companies are charities. Make ZERO mistake you have to add value to the company who is paying you. And "Value" is another way of saying "Sales". I don't care if you are the best in the world, if them sponsoring you doesn't equate to sales, you are gone. It blows me away how so many people (in all walks of life) don't understand why businesses exist. We have shareholders we report to (you should be one) and profits are required.

@JulieGayheart Ай бұрын

Been following Sally for many years!!! Love Billy & Ginger Runner!!

@pieboy75 Ай бұрын

That was AMAZING💥👊🏽💥!! Sally is a FORCE. Thank you so much for having her on. 🙌🏽🙏🏼👊🏽

@rubenquezada6088 Ай бұрын

My wife and I love any content with Sally ⛰️💪🏃‍♀️💨 💛💛💛

@CHRISS9999 Ай бұрын

The first 7 minutes have some messed up audio but after that it’s straight GOLD

@runsingletrack Ай бұрын

we course-corrected, thanks for sticking with us

@allisonhernandez8271 Ай бұрын

One of the best interviews I’ve heard with Sally. And that’s really saying something because she is always a great interview

@rubenquezada6088 Ай бұрын

100%💛💛💛

@MilesLangley Ай бұрын

Sally is a force of nature

@kathleennicholas5872 Ай бұрын

I love Sally she is such an inspiration ❤🏃🏻‍♀️🔥

@Dr.RBZultrarunningnewbie Ай бұрын

Great job, Sally. I was thrilled to see you finish, even though it may not have been what you expected. Seems like more young, diverse folks who are super fast are entering these races. You are a true super star shining light on the sport.

@runsingletrack Ай бұрын

thanks so much for tuning in

@nc139 Ай бұрын

Sally is next level. So much love for that champion.

@ghostpos Ай бұрын

Appreciate Sally's candidness awesome woman!

@lunchboxpictures5672 Ай бұрын

Brilliant conversation, Sally, Billy Nick Bare = such respect !

@derhak727 Ай бұрын

Love me some Sally

@Kelly_Ben Ай бұрын

Check out the Jigger Johnson 100 in the White Mountains... last year was it's first year, and it's absolutely a brutal contender, worth a look from the pros!

@Grantmi1_trailrun Ай бұрын

Hell ya, great in depth discussion and inspiration.

@stuartwebster2203 Ай бұрын

Sally rocks. ❤

@connorlavallie9124 Ай бұрын

Sally just rocks

@trailsofanoldrunner Ай бұрын

Yesss!

@davidfecteau2966 Ай бұрын

Love this series Finn.

@runsingletrack Ай бұрын

thanks so much

@canelami1285 Ай бұрын

She is right those movies do create excitement, I hate running but I want to run a 50 mile trail ultra next year ( love being in nature) and when that happens next year or in a few years, it will be Sallys fault😂

@runsingletrack Ай бұрын

it's hard not to be inspired by her