The Beautiful Hard

Built, Not Given

Being a woman in the business of running

Apr 13 • Sally McRae (Yellowrunner)

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The End of Nike Trail.

From the One Athlete Who Stayed from the Beginning to the End.

Apr 2 • Sally McRae (Yellowrunner)

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March 2026

Running, right now.

A thoughtful hello as I dip back into weekly writing.

Mar 6 • Sally McRae (Yellowrunner)

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December 2025

RUN FAR. LIFT HEAVY.

Since 1995 THIS has been the way I train; here's why...

Dec 5, 2025 • Sally McRae (Yellowrunner)

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November 2025

Not All Ultra Runners are Running Away

Speaking up for the vast majority who love to run, simply because they love it.

Nov 19, 2025 • Sally McRae (Yellowrunner)

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Running in Montana.

A new place, rejuvenation, and letting go.

Nov 4, 2025 • Sally McRae (Yellowrunner)

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October 2025

Better to Fail than to be Safe

Thoughts from a perpetual failure.

Oct 27, 2025 • Sally McRae (Yellowrunner)

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Will I Ever Be the Same?

Facing the unknown after injury.

Oct 16, 2025 • Sally McRae (Yellowrunner)

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Wow. You made it.

Just sprinted like a gorilla to make my connecting flight to Flagstaff.

Oct 10, 2025 • Sally McRae (Yellowrunner)

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Try Again Mentality

Endurance demands you keep going when you think you can't.

Oct 3, 2025 • Sally McRae (Yellowrunner)

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My Sneaky Strength Routine

Strength existed before gyms were created.

Oct 2, 2025 • Sally McRae (Yellowrunner)

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September 2025

Afraid of it all.

Since I started trailrunning (15 yrs ago) I’m routinely asked about fear.

Sep 30, 2025 • Sally McRae (Yellowrunner)

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