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#147 | From Failure to Triple Crown Champion | Kilian Korth on Mental Toughness & Never Quitting
22/07/2026 | 2h 16 mins.In this episode, Sally talks with Triple Crown champion, Kilian Korth, who shares the remarkable journey that shaped him—from childhood endurance adventures and collegiate swimming to devastating setbacks, career uncertainty, and becoming one of the world's best 200-mile ultrarunners. Together, Sally and Kilian dive deep into resilience, failure, identity, and why the greatest breakthroughs often come from embracing discomfort, letting go of control, and refusing to quit. Enjoy!
Other Episode Highlights:
How Kilian's childhood adventures and competitive swimming shaped the mindset he races with today.
The solo backpacking trip that changed his life and led him to ultrarunning.
Why getting kicked off his college swim team became one of the best things that ever happened to him.
Behind-the-scenes stories from Cocodona 250, including racing through a torn tendon.
The difference between quitting and failing—and why failure is essential for growth.
Why letting go of control can make you stronger in running and in life.
The Stoic principles Kilian uses to stay calm when everything goes wrong.
Why the best ultrarunners aren't always the most talented—they're the ones who can suffer the longest.
Why your toughest days reveal who you really are.
An honest conversation about social media, criticism, and staying true to yourself.
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IG: @kiliankorth
Watch his documentary, Forged in Failure, on August 1 @ 6pm MST: https://www.youtube.com/@UltrAspireHydration/featured
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Mud/WTR: Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code STRONG at mudwtr.com/STRONG! #mudwtrpod #sponsored - In this LIVE episode from TrailCon 2026, Sally sits down with Rachel Entrekin — 3x Cocodona 250 Champion, holder of 15 FKT records, and one of the most real, relatable, funny, and genuinely inspiring people in the sport. Enjoy!
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19/06/2026 | 1h 27 mins.In this episode we dive into some great questions that will make you a better runner and have better success in your racing. We also share about a small giveaway and much more in this packed 90 mins. Enjoy!
Other Episode Highlights:
June - Busy season
Graduation party run-down
Electrolyte reminder from Coach Sally
World Cup is here!
Sally running & commentating at Broken Arrow
TrailCon & Western States Week
Sally wants to meet YOU
Community Highlights - International Themed
A Giveaway!
Sally Says
How to start a race w/o blowing up
How to finish a race with gas left in the tank
Breaking your race into 3rds
Full body workout for ultra runners
What distance should I race after a 50k
How far out from a race should I do a solo training camp
Strategies/exercises to prevent you from falling on the trail
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Hosted by Eddie and Sally McRae, Choose Strong is about choosing strength over fear in every situation in life. Strong Mind, Strong Body, Strong Love. Each episode is filled with candid insight, raw and relatable stories and interviews. As a pro athlete, wife, mother, and biz owner, Sally seeks to encourage others to live a strong and courageous life and uses her running as a metaphor for life. The show covers a variety of life focused topics including running, total wellness, mindset, parenting, life balance, the impact of social media, and staying motivated while working toward goals.
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