#120 | Figure it Out w/ Tommie Runz

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Choose Strong with Sally and Eddie McRae

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🗓️ 1 November 2025

⏱️ 109 minutes

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Tommie Runz is a dad, a podcast host, fast marathoner, ultrarunner, a future Cocodona 250 finisher (if Sally can get her way) , and all-around great guy. Listen in as Sally chats with the recent Javelina 100 finisher as the talk about sobriety, running 340 miles, and so much more. Enjoy getting to know Tommie!

Other Episode Highlights:

The Detroit Classic - his race

Started running after putting away alcohol for good
Sober for 8 years
Tommie Gunz to Tommie Runz
Running Boston in a ripping fast time
Solo speed project - 340 miles
Losing his dad at 8 yrs old
Using his story to encourage others
Sally wants to crew Tommie at Cocodona 250
Freetrail’s encouragement for Tommie to sign-up for Javelina 100
Sub 20 first 100 miler
Javelina Race recap
Mantra developed during Javelina, Figure it Out
Swapping toe stories
Live event at the The Running Event
Tommie Runz Show
PR Project
Sally & Tommy event in 2026?

Connect with Tommie on IG: @tommie_runz

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2:07.7	Hello and welcome to another episode of the Chew Strong podcast.
2:11.5	I am your host, Salah McCray, and today I am joined by my friend Tommy Runs.
2:16.3	You might know him on social media at Tommy Runs. Tommy
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