In a world that often portrays female athletes as small, McRae empowers women to take up space and embrace their strength, both mentally and physically. Instead, she’s dedicated her career to a new definition of strength and success.Īs a professional trail runner, McRae refuses to be defined by a single surface or distance, instead aiming to be a lifelong learner who aims for consistent progress and joy on both roads and trails. With two top-ten finishes at the Western States Endurance Run and wins at the Tarawera 100-mile and Badwater 135, McRae could rest on her laurels. Sally McRae is an expert at carving her own path as a professional runner for Nike and a mother of two, based in Huntington Beach, CA. From being the first female trail runner sponsored by Nike, to forging her own path as an athlete, she has found her own unique voice as a mentor to athletes who are looking to Choose Strong.
As a professional trail and ultra runner, she has traversed her own journey off road. Sally McRae is joining as an athlete mentor for summer 2022. In a more figurative sense, going “off-road” is a way to push us outside our comfort zones, to embrace the unknown, and discover a new perspective on the present. Literally, we’ll be taking to the trails and learning about how to become more well-rounded runners. This summer Women’s Running is taking 360 YOU off road. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
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