<p>Guess who is back from their first year away at college?! MAKENZIE MCRAE! I had a chance to sit down with her in a little Father-Daughter convo to chat about life as a student athlete this past year, and so much more. I know you will love listening to Makenzie share, as much as I did! Enjoy! </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Other episode highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>A typical week as a student athlete</li><li>Favorite workout from Coach Mike Smith</li><li>Makenzie' advice to those who aren't motivated to run</li><li>Ore-dough ice cream</li><li>Dorm scare </li><li>Choose Strong listener highlights - kids edition</li><li>Naming your coach's baby</li><li>Bouncing back from injury</li><li>D1 training / recovery </li><li>Importance of breaking big goals into smaller ones</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Makenize's journey on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/makenzie.mcrae?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@makenziemcrae</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.</strong></p><p>Choose Strong Book: <a href="https://a.co/d/21bOEfQ" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://a.co/d/21bOEfQ</a></p><p>Sally McRae Strength App: <a href="https://sallymcrae.app/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sallymcrae.app/</a></p><p>Sally McRae YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://sallymcraemerch.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sallymcraemerch.com/</a></p><p>Bare Performance Nutrition: <a href="https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition</a> Code: SALLY</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi! </strong></p><p>6771 Warner Ave. </p><p>P.O. Box 2051</p><p>Huntington Beach, CA 92647</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Sponsors:</strong></p><p><strong>Function Health</strong>: Visit <a href="https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">functionhealth.com/sallymcrae</a> for $100 off for new members!</p><p><strong>Plan to Eat:</strong> <strong> </strong>Visit <a href="https://app.plantoeat.com/hi/sally" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">plantoeat.com/sally</a> for 25% off your annual subscription! </p>
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#102 Am I Overtraining or Is This Normal?
<p>In this episode Sally and Eddie have a discussion on a variety of topics, including how to know if you are overtraining. Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>Other Episode Highlights:</p><ul><li>The Finisher documentary </li></ul><ul><li>Barkley Marathons conversation </li></ul><ul><li>A 50k race together? </li></ul><ul><li>Choose Strong shake out & live podcast @ a 50k?</li></ul><ul><li>How to get out of quicksand</li></ul><ul><li>Choose Strong listener highlights </li></ul><ul><li>Race with the burros </li></ul><ul><li>Racing Barkley Marathons with a partner or a burro?!</li></ul><ul><li>Listen to this podcast and you will PR </li></ul><ul><li>“Sally Says” segment </li><li>Impromptu live call with Coach Jeff Cunningham</li><p><br></p></ul><li><p><strong>All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.</strong></p><p>Choose Strong Book: <a href="https://a.co/d/aT7J1cf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://a.co/d/aT7J1cf</a></p><p>Sally McRae Strength App: <a href="https://sallymcrae.app/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sallymcrae.app/</a></p><p>Sally McRae YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://sallymcraemerch.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sallymcraemerch.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi! </strong></p><p>6771 Warner Ave. </p><p>P.O. Box 2051</p><p>Huntington Beach, CA 92647</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Sponsors:</strong></p><p><strong>Function Health:</strong> Visit <a href="https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae</a> for $100 credit for new members!</p><p><strong>BonCharge:</strong> Visit <a href="https://boncharge.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://boncharge.com/</a> and use code SALLY for 15% off!</p><p><strong>iRestore:</strong> Visit <a href="https://www.irestorelaser.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">irestore.com</a> and use code SALLY for 25% off or more + free shipping on iRestore Skincare!</p></li>
1h 13m
#101 Mackenzie Ross- "Help The King"
<p>Meet Mackenzie Ann Ross! Nike Trainer, Strength Coach, Founder of <em>Eat My Dust Run Club</em> and Max Jolliffe's partner...oh and she's running the OC Marathon tomorrow and then immediately flying to Cocodona 250 to crew Max to another finish line. Phew- did we get it all in? I can assure you, No. And in this episode you'll learn about all the things I forgot to note above and why Mackenzie was one of our favorite guests!</p><p>Be sure to subscribe, rate and leave a review for our show! Every review helps our podcast- thank YOU!</p><p><strong>Follow Mackenzie's socials:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mackenzieannross/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mackenzieannross.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Website</a></p>
1h 23m
#100 Andy Glaze | The Wilderness Inside
<p>Andy Glaze- The Wilderness Inside</p>
2h 29m
#99 Stay Brave
<p>In this episode, Sally encourages us to be brave. Bravery looks different for everyone and applies to all aspects of our life. Sally reminds us that bravery and fear can co-exist, but we can CHOOSE to be brave in the midst of fear. Enjoy! </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Other episode highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Downhill vs uphill running tips </li><li>Post-Masters Tournament running</li><li>Sally encouraging YOU with Cameo</li><li>The choice of bravery</li><li>Birthday month Stay Brave merch </li><li>Nighttime running fears </li><li>You can be brave & afraid at the same time </li><li>You are a unique painting & have purpose</li><li>Listener emails who are staying brave </li><li>The curveballs of life & racing</li><li>What does it mean to be brave in your life?</li><li>Bravery in relationship building</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.</strong></p><p>Choose Strong Book: <a href="https://a.co/d/21bOEfQ" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://a.co/d/21bOEfQ</a></p><p>Sally McRae Strength App: <a href="https://sallymcrae.app/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sallymcrae.app/</a></p><p>Sally McRae YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://sallymcraemerch.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sallymcraemerch.com/</a></p><p>Bare Performance Nutrition: <a href="https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition</a> Code: SALLY</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sign up for Sally's newsletter</strong>:<a href="https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=29dce45e49dbdd96d16d5f625&id=79fff1d38d" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=29dce45e49dbdd96d16d5f625&id=79fff1d38d</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi! </strong></p><p>6771 Warner Ave. </p><p>P.O. Box 2051</p><p>Huntington Beach, CA 92647</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Sponsors:</strong></p><p><strong>Function Health</strong>: <a href="https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae</a></p><p><strong>Lume:</strong> <strong> </strong>Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code <strong>SALLY</strong> at <a href="https://lumedeodorant.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">LumeDeodorant.com</a> #lumepod</p><p><strong>ZocDoc:</strong> <a href="http://lumen.me/SALLY" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.zocdoc.com/?utm_medium=audiopodcast&utm_campaign=sally" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">zocdoc.com/sally</a></p>
52m
#98 When Everything Changes
<p>Everything changes when you have a child! Your time, energy and focus are the obvious ones, but when we had Makenzie, a lot more changed too. From job changes, moving and driving across the US, starting a business, going back to school at night, and many more. But, as Sally reminds us in this episode, it's okay to feel unprepared. Whatever the big change might be in your life, remember, you are resilient and you will figure out a way. Listen in on this episode and be encouraged to know you can navigate big life transitions! Enjoy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Other episode highlights:</strong></p><p>- Stair-mill vs. Stair Stepper</p><p>- Check-in with Sally for her bday month</p><p>- Eddie learns something new about Sally</p><p>- Who is better at basketball toss?</p><p>- Why were diapers so big in the 80's?!</p><p>- Any other wind haters?</p><p>- "Sally Says" segment on how to train for altitude </p><p>- Choose Strong listener highlights</p><p><br></p><p><strong>All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.</strong></p><p>Choose Strong Book: <a href="https://a.co/d/21bOEfQ" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://a.co/d/21bOEfQ</a></p><p>Sally McRae Strength App: <a href="https://sallymcrae.app/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sallymcrae.app/</a></p><p>Sally McRae YouTube: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sallymcraepodcast/episodes/UC_zyfHGL6MWzm36l9TEWFRg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">UC_zyfHGL6MWzm36l9TEWFRg</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://sallymcraemerch.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sallymcraemerch.com/</a></p><p>Bare Performance Nutrition: <a href="https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition</a> Code: SALLY</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Sponsors:</strong></p><p><strong>BonCharge: </strong>Go to <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sallymcraepodcast/episodes/boncharge.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">boncharge.com</a> and use coupon code <strong>SALLY</strong> to save 15%</p><p><strong>Function Health</strong>: <a href="https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">http://functionhealth.com/sallymcrae</a></p><p><strong>Lume:</strong> <strong> </strong>Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code SALLY at <a href="https://lumedeodorant.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LumeDeodorant.com</a>! #lumepod</p><p><strong>Mud/WTR:</strong> <a href="http://lumen.me/SALLY" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a>Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code STRONG at <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sallymcraepodcast/episodes/mudwtr.com/STRONG" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">mudwtr.com/STRONG</a> #mudwtrpod</p>
1h 37m
#97 Why You Should Hit the Restart Button
<p>It is inevitable that you will fail at something in life. That is part of living. But, how do you deal with the failure? In a race, what do you do after a DNF? You need to get up, restart and try again. It's important that you don't stay down, you get back up and try again. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Other episode highlights:</strong></p><p>- A trip to Arkansas</p><p>- The Special plate </p><p>- Choose Strong listener shout-outs</p><p>- "Sally Says" segment answering a question about physical pain in a race</p><p>- DNFs</p><p>- Inaugural races and why you might want to wait a year </p><p><br></p><p><strong>All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.</strong></p><p>Choose Strong Book: <a href="https://a.co/d/21bOEfQ" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://a.co/d/21bOEfQ</a></p><p>Sally McRae Strength App: <a href="https://sallymcrae.app/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sallymcrae.app/</a></p><p>Sally McRae YouTube: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sallymcraepodcast/episodes/UC_zyfHGL6MWzm36l9TEWFRg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">UC_zyfHGL6MWzm36l9TEWFRg</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://sallymcraemerch.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sallymcraemerch.com/</a></p><p>Bare Performance Nutrition: <a href="https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition</a> Code: SALLY</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Sponsors:</strong></p><p><strong>Function Health: </strong><a href="https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae</a></p><p><strong>Manukora: </strong><a href="https://manukora.com/pages/sally?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sally&utm_campaign=mnk_adopt_aug23&utm_content=60-mid" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://manukora.com/pages/sally?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sally&utm_campaign=mnk_adopt_aug23&utm_content=60-mid</a></p><p><strong>Lume:</strong> <strong> </strong>Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code SALLY at <a href="https://lumedeodorant.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LumeDeodorant.com</a>! #lumepod</p><p><strong>Lumen:</strong> <a href="http://lumen.me/SALLY" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">http://lumen.me/SALLY</a> for 15% off your purchase</p>
1h 30m
#96 Eli Wehbe | Overcoming & Setting Massive Goals
<p>In this episode, Sally sits down and chats with Eli Wehbe. Eli shares his powerful story of overcoming, finding running and setting massive goals. Eli is preparing to race the longest distance of his life at the Arizona Monster 300, where he will dedicate his performance to honor his father who just recently passed away. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Eli on IG:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eliwehbe?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@eliwehbe</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Eli's Book:</strong> <a href="https://a.co/d/7UdbQrf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Mask: My Race Through the Belly of Hollywood to Self-Discovery</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.</strong></p><p>Choose Strong Book: <a href="https://a.co/d/b1zxZTz " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://a.co/d/b1zxZTz </a></p><p>Sally McRae Strength App: <a href="https://sallymcrae.app/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sallymcrae.app/</a> </p><p>Sally McRae YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength</a> </p><p>Merch: <a href="https://sallymcraemerch.com/ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sallymcraemerch.com/ </a></p><p>Bare Performance Nutrition: <a href="https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition</a> CODE: SALLY</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Sponsors:</strong></p><p><strong>Mud/WTR:</strong> <a href="https://mudwtr.com/pages/rise?nbt=nb:adwords:g:13110465832:129164094464:687933605418&nb_adtype=&nb_kwd=mud water&nb_ti=aud-1896719315981:kwd-303257917829&nb_mi=&nb_pc=&nb_pi=&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=e&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us_search-brand&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw16O_BhDNARIsAC3i2GDogejoe7HvsVdJRlizCsq-80g074X7-tTC7YZZygi3XsvRKBOPAUsaAhsZEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">mudwtr.com</a> & use code SALLY at checkout </p><p><strong>Function Health: </strong> <a href="https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae</a></p><p><strong>Manukora:</strong> <a href="https://manukora.com/pages/sally?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sally&utm_campaign=mnk_adopt_aug23&utm_content=60-mid" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">manukora.com/SALLY</a></p>
1h 8m
#95 How to Run Faster | The Basics
<p>This episode was inspired by a little father - daughter banter/bonding that we know will help anyone who is looking to get a little more speed when running. Plus, there is so much more to this episode.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Other episode highlights:</strong></p><p>- March Madness breakdown</p><p>- Current HS national & international records broken on the track </p><p>- Badwater 135 Training</p><p>- Choose Strong listener shout-outs</p><p>- "Sally Says" segment answering questions about nutrition</p><p>- An impromptu phone call </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sally is on Cameo</strong>: <a href="https://www.cameo.com/yellowrunner" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.cameo.com/yellowrunner</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.</strong></p><p>Choose Strong Book: <a href="https://a.co/d/b1zxZTz%C2%A0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://a.co/d/b1zxZTz </a></p><p>Sally McRae Strength App: <a href="https://sallymcrae.app/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://sallymcrae.app/</a> </p><p>Sally McRae YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength</a> </p><p>Merch: <a href="https://sallymcraemerch.com/%C2%A0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://sallymcraemerch.com/ </a></p><p>Bare Performance Nutrition: <a href="https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition</a> CODE: SALLY</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Sponsors:</strong></p><p><strong>Function Health: </strong><a href="https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae</a></p><p><strong>Blissy: </strong>Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use STRONGPOD to get an additional 30% off at <a href="https://blissy.com/pages/strongpod?utm_source=partner-am&utm_campaign=partner-strongpod&utm_content=partner-strongpod&utm_term=partner-strongpod&utm_medium=partner-strongpod&prm=strongpod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">bilssy.com/strongpod</a></p><p><strong>Eight Sleep:</strong> Head over to <a href="http://www.eightsleep.com/choosestrong/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.eightsleep.com/choosestrong/</a> and use the code CHOOSESTRONG to get $350 off your very own Pod 4 Ultra.</p><p><strong>Lume:</strong> Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code SALLY at <a href="http://lumedeodorant.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LumeDeodorant.com</a> #lumepod</p>
1h 50m
#94 4 Mental Tools to Use When A Race Gets Tough
<p>In this episode, Sally sits down & shares 4 mental tools that you can use in a race when it get tough! </p><p><br></p><p>All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.</p><p>Choose Strong Book: <a href="https://a.co/d/hcwGfcY" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://a.co/d/hcwGfcY</a></p><p>Sally McRae Strength App: <a href="https://sallymcrae.app/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sallymcrae.app/</a></p><p>Sally McRae YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://2ab1e5.myshopify.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sallymcraemerch.com/</a></p><p>Bare Performance Nutrition: <a href="https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition</a> Code: SALLY</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Sponsors:</strong></p><p><strong>Function Health: </strong><a href="https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae</a></p><p><strong>Blissy: </strong>Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use STRONGPOD to get an additional 30% off at <a href="https://blissy.com/pages/strongpod?utm_source=partner-am&utm_campaign=partner-strongpod&utm_content=partner-strongpod&utm_term=partner-strongpod&utm_medium=partner-strongpod&prm=strongpod" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">bilssy.com/strongpod</a></p><p><strong>Eight Sleep:</strong> Head over to <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sallymcraepodcast/episodes/www.eightsleep.com/choosestrong/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.eightsleep.com/choosestrong/</a> and use the code CHOOSESTRONG to get $350 off your very own Pod 4 Ultra. </p><p><strong>Lume:</strong> Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code SALLY at <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sallymcraepodcast/episodes/LumeDeodorant.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">LumeDeodorant.com</a> #lumepod</p>