#148 | Identity, Purpose & the Road Back to Running | Kat Edwards Anderson
Jul 28, 2026 · 1 hr 43 min · 18 segments
In this episode , Sally chats with ultrarunner Kat Anderson in an honest conversation about the winding road that shaped her life—one filled with unexpected detours, difficult seasons, and a renewed…
In this episode , Sally chats with ultrarunner Kat Anderson in an honest conversation about the winding road that shaped her life—one filled with unexpected detours, difficult seasons, and a renewed sense of purpose. From growing up in a hardworking family to rediscovering her passion for running, Kat shares how every chapter prepared her for the next. Enjoy! **Other Episode Highlights**: - Why Kat walked away from running—and what brought her back - The dangers of tying your identity to performance - How a toxic coach nearly ended her running career - The power of faith during life's hardest seasons - Why failure became the foundation of her success - How CrossFit prepared her for 200+ mile races - The Cocodona 250 lessons that changed her forever - What it takes mentally to race at the elite level - The value of hard work learned from childhood - How to find purpose beyond winning and losing **Follow Kat!** - Substack - Moab 240 Film - Coaching - Instagram **All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.** Sally McRae Strength App Choose Strong Book Choose Strong Podcast YouTube Sally McRae YouTube Choose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava Group **Episode Sponsors**: **QUALIA:** Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to https://qualialife.com/SALLY to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code **SALLY** **ONE SKIN:** Get 15% off OneSkin with the code **SALLY** at https://www.oneskin.co/SALLY #oneskinpod
In this episode , Sally chats with ultrarunner Kat Anderson in an honest conversation about the winding road that shaped her life—one filled with unexpected detours, difficult seasons, and a renewed…
