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Ultra Runner, NIKE athlete, and host of the Choose Strong Podcast

Sally McRae Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Ultra Runner, NIKE athlete, and host of the Choose Strong Podcast

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Speaking Fee:
$10,000 to $20,000

Travels From:
SNA - Orange County, CA

Primary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

Secondary Topic Category:
Women's Events

 

Sally McRae Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Sally McRae is a professional ultra/mountain runner known as “the Yellow Runner.” Sally has stood on podiums at some of the most iconic races all over the world, including first place finishes at Badwater 135 and Moab 240. Sally is known for her mental fortitude and the ability to push through extreme discomfort, but her real strength wasn’t built in the gym.

Sally McRae, known worldwide as “Yellow Runner”, is one of the most recognizable and resilient figures in ultra/mountain racing. She has stood on podiums at some of the most iconic races around the world, including first place finishes at Badwater 135 and Moab 240. Sally is a sponsored professional endurance athlete, bestselling author, and highly sought-after keynote speaker. Sally is known for her mental fortitude and the ability to push through extreme discomfort, but her real strength wasn’t built in the gym. Sally’s story begins in hardship. She grew up with an emotionally & physically abusive father, and her mother lost her battle with cancer when Sally was just a teenager, leaving Sally to mature quickly and develop fierce independence. In the months following her mother’s death, her father was publicly arrested, forcing Sally’s younger siblings into foster care. Instead of allowing pain to define her, Sally made a decision that would become the anchor of her life’s philosophy and the title of her book, Choose Strong. At its core, Choose Strong teaches that strength is not a feeling – it’s a decision made repeatedly in moments of pain. Sally pulls back the curtain on the full arc of her life – abuse, family illness, faith, fear, marriage, motherhood, and elite sport. From the stage, Sally candidly shares her story of pain, loss, and wild resilience that laid the foundation for who she is today. Executives, entrepreneurs, sales teams, women’s groups, athletes, and everyday individuals connect to her because she doesn’t offer hype – she offers hard-earned truth. Sally’s message is honest, raw, and relatable. She teaches that: -Pain is inevitable; quitting is optional. -The middle is messy – but it’s where the growth happens. -Your past can shape you without owning you. -Discipline creates freedom
“Sally has a remarkable gift for connecting with people on an emotional level through her words and story. She knows how to read a room and tailor her delivery perfectly — our event included attendees ranging from under 10 to over 60, and Sally provided something meaningful for everyone. Her story of grit, pain, love, and strength was powerful and deeply moving. We’re so grateful she shared it with us and our audience. Sally was so kind, incredibly helpful, professional, and easy to work with. I would highly recommend her to any audience!” MuuvWell “As a professional in the solar door-to-door industry, I live in the importance of grit, tenacity, and an unwavering pursuit of success. Recently, I had the privilege of inviting Sally McRae renowned for her achievements in ultramarathons, to speak to our region’s top leadership group. The experience was nothing short of phenomenal. Sally shared powerful stories of perseverance through adversity, emphasizing the concept of failing forward, the law of attraction, and maintaining an abundance mindset while tackling difficult challenges. Her “choose strong” message deeply resonated with our core values, igniting passion and motivation within our team. Sally’s ability to convey her experiences and insights brought a renewed sense of purpose to our group, encouraging us all to face challenges boldly and to embrace failure as part of our journey. Her message is invaluable and should be shared with everyone who needs to choose strong and do hard things! The impact she made on our team was remarkable, and I cannot recommend her highly enough as a speaker for anyone seeking to inspire and uplift their team.” LGCY Power “Sally gave an amazing talk about her personal challenges and resilience in life and running …and her ability to choose strong throughout each. She was genuine, compassionate, funny, and captured the hearts of the audience.” A Quarter Blue “Sally is a confident and thought-provoking speaker. She has a great message on resilience and never letting fear of failure hold you back from trying.” Alberta Optometrist Association
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