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Hurdle with Emily Abbate
Hurdle is where real stories meet next-level ambition. Host, veteran journalist and coach Emily Abbate, interviews the most inspiring women in sports and wellness, peeling back the curtain on their journeys through vulnerable, deep conversation. Learn the secrets to their success, including the grit, glory, and crucial mindset lessons that help her level-up. Each conversation, a powerful reminder that we get to overcome, and embrace each hurdle to live happier, healthier, more motivated lives…
Episodes
Hurdle with Emily AbbateTurning the Page with Jess Sims, Peloton Instructor
For many of us, 2020 has been filled with one-too-many hurdles. It's finally (!) time to turn the page onto 2021, and in order to do that with a little bit of…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateTurning the Page With Chris Bennett, Nike Running Global Head Coach
For many of us, 2020 has been filled with one-too-many hurdles. It's finally (!) time to turn the page onto 2021, and in order to do that with a little bit of…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: An Expert Reveals 2021's Health & Wellness Trends to Watch
Today I'm chatting with Kate Spies, the editor-in-chief of Well+Good. Every year, the site releases their forecast, and this year's has a slew of highlights —…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate142. Emily Sisson, Pro Runner
To say that New Balance athlete Emily Sisson is on the come up would be a major understatement. Recently, the 29-year-old snagged a shiny new half-marathon…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: So, I Decided to Spend Christmas Alone
This week, I made the final call that I'd be spending Christmas alone cozied up here in New York City. Growing up in a multidenominational household, Christmas…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Understanding Your Metabolism With Levels Co-Founder Dr. Casey Means
Sometimes, I feel like understanding metabolism and talking about metabolic health can be a tad on the complicated side. So, I've called in reinforcements…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate141. Charlee Atkins, Trainer & Founder Le Sweat TV
Yes or yes? That’s a go-to saying from top trainer Charlee Atkins, CSCS, founder of Le Sweat TV. For episode 141, I’m chatting with the mega inspirational…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE Friday: If It's Not a Hell Yes, Then It's a Hell No
Last weekend, I went through absolutely everything in my apartment. By the end of weaving through every closet, corner, and nook, I set aside 10 bags of…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Unpacking a Tough Year With Ali Feller, Host of the 'Ali on the Run' Show
Welcome the ever-lovely Ali Feller back to Hurdle! Today, we're swapping stories about 2020, highlighting the lessons that we've learned in a year that was…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate140. Angela Manuel-Davis, Motivational Coach & Co-Founder AARMY
Chief Motivational Officer. With a title like that, you can imagine that my conversation with Angela Manuel-Davis is filled with inspiring tidbits (yep, you’re…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: About the Time I Drank Champagne In the Bathroom
This week, I rode my bike near one of my old favorite spots. Known for complimentary champagne service in the women's bathroom and their soup dumplings (also…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Cold Weather Running Tips & Tricks With Emma Abrahamson
What should I wear? Is it every too cold to run? Do I need to hydrate? What about warming up? In today's installment of #HURDLEMOMENT, I chat about all of the…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate139. Mindy Grossman, CEO & President of WW
This is one of those episodes that I've been after for a long time. I feel humbled and excited to bring the Hurdlers my conversation with Mindy Grossman, CEO…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: An Expert Unpacks How to Overcome Fear & Confront Pain
In 2016, Achea Redd was diagnosed with depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The stigma and shame associated with mental illness led her to hide her…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate138. Ron 'Boss' Everline, Trainer & Motivator @JustTrain
Growing up in a family of NFL players, Ron Everline — who goes by the nickname 'Boss' — dreamt of going pro himself. After trying his hardest and aiming for…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: How to Come Back Stronger After An Injury — Or Any Hurdle
In last night's Hurdle Session, we had a really special conversation about navigating life post-injury. I knew that I needed to share my sentiments on it on…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Is The Keto Diet for You? An Expert Explains All
I've been making a big effort to talk to different experts in the wellness space to dive into popular trends when it comes to #HURDLEMOMENT. The keto diet is…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate137. Emily Harrington, Pro Rock Climber
This conversation is magical. This week, I am so elated to bring you my chat with Emily Harrington, pro rock climber and adventurer. On Election Night, when…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE Friday: An Honest Look In the Mirror
For years now, I've had this mental block about wearing my hair naturally. You see, when I was overweight back in high school and college, I wore it that way…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: The New York City ~Virtual~ Marathon, A Recap
It still doesn’t feel real, TBH. On October 31, I ran myself a virtual marathon, and managed to snag myself a personal best time of 3:23:56. In today’s…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate136. Marielle Hall, Olympic Runner
Olympian Marielle Hall and I have a few things in common. We both navigated the pandemic living solo, for starters. We both also have spent a chunk of our…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Finding Small Hints of Joy Amidst the Chaos
This has been a week. On Thursday, I found myself flipping through my journal, seeking out highlights from 2020 to counteract the anxiety I'm feeling courtesy…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Combat Stress & Anxiety
IMPORTANT. EPISODE. I know. I know. I promised you a recap of the marathon. That's coming. But stress is at an all-time high, between the election, COVID, and…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate135. Remy Park, Creator of @Veggiekins & Holistic Nutritionist
Remy Park's authenticity is refreshing as all hell. We met at The Big Quiet last year — hosted by past hurdler Jesse Israel — and have enjoyed keeping up with…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Very Different Starting Line
Tomorrow morning, I’m going to lace up and run 26.2 miles. There are a lot of thoughts that go through a person’s head in the days and hours leading up to…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: The Biggest Lessons I've Learned Being Single (& Dating) In My 30s
This week, we are NOT talking about activity. This is the opposite of us talking about activity, actually. For #HURDLEMOMENT, I'm revealing the biggest lessons…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate134. Tim Brown, Co-Founder of AllBirds
Tim Brown once had a thriving career as a pro soccer player. But the New Zealand native had a curiosity about merino wool and a passion for design that had him…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Well, This Was Unexpected
Recently, I've been doing something I NEVER thought in my wildest dreams that I would do. And you know what? I feel great about it. In today's Installment of…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 3 Simple Tips That Will Help You Run Faster
Three. Simple. Tips. This is probably one of the questions that lands in my DMs and email inbox most often. On the heels of last week's mile time trial, I'm…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate133. Gwen Jorgensen, Runner & Olympic Gold Medalist
When Gwen Jorgensen graduated from the University of Wisconsin, she had every intention of becoming a CPA. Within a year of working, she did her first…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: F@!k Expectations
The mile itself was cool. Heck, it was effin' awesome. But one of the biggest highlights for me last week was the immense amount of love I felt from friends…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Running My Fastest Mile EVER, A Recap
5:56. FIVE FIFTY-SIX! I'm still pinching myself. Last Friday, I ran a mile time trial with a friend with the goal to break 6:00. Well, I did it, and I have the…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate132. Cody Rigsby, Cycling Director at Peloton
What’s GOOD, Season 4!? Excited to kick things off with Cody Rigsby, the Cycling Director at Peloton. You know what I love most about Cody? He is so…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: So, This Is Where I'm At
It's hard to believe that season 3 of the show is coming to a close today. What an unbelievable 12 weeks it's been, filled with amazing conversations…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Your Biggest Listener Questions, Answered
Have a lot of extra special guests on the show today! Thanks so much to everyone that submitted listener questions for this episode. I had a lot of fun putting…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate131. Emily Infeld, Olympic Runner
It's never easy to be on the injured list. Emily Infeld knows this well. These days, she's a middle-distance runner crushing 80+-mile weeks, but since turning…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Stop Worrying About Being 'Good Enough'
At the end of last year, I almost avoided signing up for something that — these days — brings me a lot of joy. In today's installment of 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Essential Lessons in Self Confidence with a Master Certified Life Coach
Meet Kara Loewentheil, master certified life coach and host of the wildly popular UnF*ck Your Brain podcast. Today, I'm chatting with her all about strategies…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate130. Miles Chamley-Watson, Olympic Fencer
Miles Chamley-Watson never wanted to blend in with the crowd. Moving to the United States from London at a young age, he picked up fencing to deal with the…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Getting Unstuck
This was one of those weeks where I felt like I was staring at my computer for far too long without doing anything. After day two of experiencing minimal wins…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: An Honest Mental Health Check-In & 5 Strategies for Boosting It
Man, the last six-or-so months have been a rollercoaster, eh? In today's episode, I'm getting candid about where I'm at — the good and the bad. Opening up…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate129. Briohny Smyth, Yoga Teacher
Briohny Smyth knows a thing or two about overcoming hurdles. In fact, today’s conversation is full of so many hurdles, that at one point I was sitting next to…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Different Is NOT a Bad Thing
This week, I've been reflecting on 2020 versus 2019. Let's be real: The pandemic has thrown us a lot of curveballs. And while a lot of things are different…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Feeling Overwhelmed? Listen to This, ASAP
I find that September is a time that everything happens at once. Summer is winding down, everyone is trying to get on top of their to-do list, and life feels…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate128. Olivia Perez, Entrepreneur & Host of 'Friend of a Friend'
At 26, Olivia Perez (called Livv by her friends) is motivated as all hell, and it's invigorating. For episode 128, I chat with the serial entrepreneur…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What's ONE Thing You Can Do For Someone Else Today?
This week had its fair share of small, annoying instances. (Don't they all?) The intercom/buzzer in my building went out, and I didn't know. This caused a slew…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: So, I Did a Virtual Race — Here's What I Learned
I told myself for months and months now that virtual racing was NOT something I was on board with. Then, my curiosity got the best of me. Last week, I ran a…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate127. Aisha Praught-Leer, Pro Runner
There's something about this conversation with Aisha Praught-Leer that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. Sure, she may be married and an Olympian, but it felt…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: You Deserve to Be Appreciated
For years now, I've made it a priority to tell the people that I care about I appreciate them. "I appreciate you." In today's episode of 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Figure Out Your Perfect Running Pace
Finding the "right" pace can be super confusing. For this week's #HURDLEMOMENT, I'm chatting with Coach Sam Tooley on how to zero in on your ideal 1-mile, 5K…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate126. Allyson Felix, Sprinter & 6x Olympic Gold Medalist
Man, was I excited for this one. Allyson Felix is officially a hurdler! (Just, not at the actual track.) She's also a total legend. For episode 126, I'm…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: So, I Threw Out My Scale
I've been on a tear lately of throwing out things. A lot of things. I came back from vacation a few weeks ago and had this impulse to upgrade and declutter. In…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Beat Loneliness With These Essential Tips
Over the past 7-or-so months, we've had our fair share of challenges. One of the biggest? Dealing with loneliness while adjusting to a completely new routine…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate125. Mirna Valerio, Runner, Speaker & Author
In 2008, Mirna Valerio thought she had a heart attack. It actually turned out to be an anxiety attack behind the wheel of her car — something she never thought…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE-FRIDAY: The Best Date That Never Happened
I never really talk about dating or my personal life on the feed. This week's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY touches on a date I almost went on, so it feels like safe…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Everything You Need to Know About Adaptogens
I've included adaptogens — non-toxic plants that help the body resist stressors of all kinds — in my regular diet for over 2 years now. I know why I like them…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate124. Jesse Israel, Founder of The Big Quiet
The first time I heard Jesse Israel tell his story inside the Guggenheim at The Big Quiet, I knew I wanted to know more. The second I knew more, I knew I…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Have You Done For Yourself Lately?
A friend sent me a really interesting prompt last week that I'm sharing with you all today, one that I thought a lot about on my morning 5K time trial this…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: What to Eat Before, During & After A Workout
You asked, and McKenzie Flinchum answers. Today, I'm catching up with the RD and CPT to get the lowdown on how to properly fuel before, during, and after your…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate123. Nichelle Hines, Actor, Activist & CRO at Cycle House
Be prepared to be ridiculously inspired. This week, I’m sitting down one-on-one with Nichelle Hines, an actor, activist, and CRO at Cycle House, an LA-based…