#139 | The Importance of Training Camps
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Choose Strong with Sally and Eddie McRae
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🗓️ 18 April 2026
⏱️ 65 minutes
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Summary
In this episode we talk about the what, why and how of training camps! If you are training for any race, a training camp (by yourself or with others) can be very beneficial. Listen in to find out why you should get a training camp on your training schedule soon!
Other episode highlights:
- The Sedona Hangover trail experience
- More snake talk
- Differences between a trail run vs a road run
- “Runcations” on the rise
- Running to explore new cities
- Choose Strong listener highlights
- Should you do a training camp on the race course
- Practicing running at night
- Training camps with others vs by yourself
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