Archive - Winning The World's Toughest Ultra With Sally McRae (Badwater 135)

Archive - Winning The World's Toughest Ultra With Sally McRae (Badwater 135)

People run for all kinds of reasons – in many cases as a means of escape. That could have been the story for Sally McRae, Nick’s guest on this episode of The Bare Performance Podcast. Instead, this year’s winner of the Badwater 135 has used her life filled with challenges and losses to fuel her. At 42, she has built a phenomenal running career, competing in ultras around the globe while also building a family. But more than anything, she has taken from early life challenges wisdom that has sweetened her journey and inspired everyone who comes into her orbit.

This compelling conversation touches on fundamental ultra-training, strategy, nutrition, and lessons learned through various race experiences. But it’s the eloquent philosophical insights that will linger long after the podcast sign-off. With remarkable grace, Sally has found meaning in the inexplicable: a childhood marred by a chronically abusive father, a mother taken way too early by cancer, and what seemed like the loss of her dreams of competing as a professional athlete. Sally shares reflections on the upsides – as well as downsides – of strong survival skills. The protective walls that helped her endure a tough childhood might have suffocated her adulthood but because of her curious mind, open heart, and hunger to push herself to the limit, Sally came to understand some fundamental truths. For one, we are strongest at the broken places – and everyone has broken places. For another, feelings are our allies, even the toughest feelings in the midst of the most grueling race. Sally shares insights into how her training has shifted from emphasizing physical mechanics to developing psychological self-awareness and a positive mindset adaptable to all kinds of challenges (including diarrhea 14 miles into Badwater 135, known as “the world’s toughest ultra-race”).

Sally’s life story will leave everyone ready to work harder towards goals while understanding, deeply, that (to quote the songwriter Harry Chapin), “It’s got to be the going – not the getting there – that’s good.” In addition to an amazing amount of wisdom, you’ll also get the scoop on how Sally trains, nourishes herself, beats back heat, and trains for every outcome. It’s no surprise that she has prevailed in life as she did in the 135-mile Badwater Ultramarathon in 2021.

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Key Takeaways:

  • (3:54): All about how Sally acquired her childhood nickname, “Sunshine.” It was given to her as a child by her mother, who proclaimed her as bright and shiny as the sun. Hence, Yellow Runner.
  • (5:10): Nick and Sally share a central pain in the loss of their mothers to cancer, a grief that has driven them forward with urgency and a desire to do their best in life.
  • (7:10): About the impactful role, Sally’s mother played, demonstrating grace and wisdom that provided a huge cushion. But Sally, the middle among five children, was the least liked by her physically and verbally abusive father. This set in motion many years during which Sally sought her father’s, unattainable love. She strived relentlessly, excelling at sports, holding down two jobs as a teenager, being a leader in all ways at school.
  • (10:55): Sally’s mother left a deep imprint with her message that her children could do anything so long as they worked hard and went for big dreams.
  • (12:50): At 15, under threat from her angry father, Sally realized that she could empower herself to stand up to him and

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065: How To Lose Body Fat And Get Shredded

065: How To Lose Body Fat And Get Shredded

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064: The Lessons I Learned in Nashville | A Founder’s Journey

064: The Lessons I Learned in Nashville | A Founder’s Journey

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063: The Fuel Guide to Lift Heavy and Run Far

063: The Fuel Guide to Lift Heavy and Run Far

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062: The 300 Mile Race With No Rules & No Route

062: The 300 Mile Race With No Rules & No Route

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15 Apr 20241h 11min

061: Preparing to Run 300 Miles With Lucy Haldon and Her Journey to Hybrid Training

061: Preparing to Run 300 Miles With Lucy Haldon and Her Journey to Hybrid Training

This week's episode comes from our Los Angeles base camp as we prepare for The Speed Project. I welcomed Lucy Haldon, an exceptional hybrid athlete from Manchester, UK, as our guest. In this episode, Lucy and I had a raw and vulnerable conversation about her experience dealing with imposter syndrome after being invited to join our team for The Speed Project. We also discussed the challenging yet rewarding decisions that come with letting go of negative relationships and shared our experiences of overcoming eating disorders. Lucy is a true inspiration to people all over the world, demonstrating what it means to have courage in the face of adversity. Enjoy! Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Keep up with Lucy here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucydavis_fit Podcast: linktr.ee/Thenotsofitcouple Topics: 0:00 Intro 1:05 Welcome 2:39 The Speed Project 7:50 Exposing vulnerabilities 13:17 Imposter syndrome 18:21 Embracing the discomfort 25:14 The confidence to ask questions 28:57 Getting around the right people 43:36 Courage is the action required 47:17 The pain cave 53:39 Lucy’s training evolution 1:02:11 Overcoming eating disorders 1:12:41 Setting the example 1:18:27 The most exciting race

8 Apr 20241h 22min

060: Why You Should Focus On Being The Best, Not The Biggest

060: Why You Should Focus On Being The Best, Not The Biggest

Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Topics: 0:00 Intro 0:52 Athlete week 5:40 The future of the team 9:40 Surviving vs thriving 13:27 Being the best brand 17:35 Pursuing what matters 27:59 Feeling inferior to your potential self 38:31 The mockingbird and the crow 45:56 Belief and courage 48:04 You can’t be the best at everything

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059: Forward Is the Way, Leadership Is a Responsibility

059: Forward Is the Way, Leadership Is a Responsibility

In today's episode, I am breaking down the responsibility of being a leader. We all take on leadership roles in some capacity, and it is our responsibility to learn and grow in these positions. While I wasn't always confident in my leadership abilities, my experiences as a platoon leader in the Rangers and leading BPN for the past 12 years have provided me with invaluable insights and lessons that have shaped my leadership ethos. Tune in to this episode to hear more about my journey and be encouraged on how you can develop into a leader that people are compelled to follow. Enjoy! Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Topics: 0:00 Intro 0:33 Welcome 3:24 My recommended reads 6:16 Leadership is not a job title 14:47 My first introduction to leadership 25:07 The start-up phase 30:13 BPN equity incentive plan 42:59 Never Go Back 56:20 Comparison 1:02:49 Competitors vs enemies

25 Mars 20241h 10min

058: If I Had to Start Training All Over Again

058: If I Had to Start Training All Over Again

In today's episode, I'm laying out eight things I would do if I had to start training all over again. I am sharing things I did right as well as things I did wrong. You will hear about what I've learned through years of strength training, marathon preps, and nutrition with simple yet effective lessons that will optimize your performance and progress. This episode inspires you to take incremental steps to achieve exponential results. Enjoy! Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Topics: 0:00 Intro 0:32 Welcome 5:25 What I’ve done right and done wrong 7:02 Get serious about strength training 17:57 Run earlier but run smarter 26:34 Eat properly to fuel your training 39:56 Prioritize strength and power 49:19 Train for performance over aesthetics  55:47 Hire more good coaches 1:02:43 Take the bulk/cut cycles with a grain of salt 1:12:27 You have to fall in love with the journey

18 Mars 20241h 17min

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