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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 Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Long Overdue Apology
Laterpology (noun): A regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure well after the fact. For today's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm talking about how valuable they…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Essential Lessons I Learned As A New Cyclist, Part II
I'm out in Rhode Island this week, and yesterday I took the morning off from work to ride 50 miles to and from Newport. My thoughts were consumed by the fact…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate122. Mary Cain, Runner
Mary Cain believes that her legacy in sport will have nothing to do with medals. Rather, it will be about the conversation she had on a very public stage last…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Are You Overlooking The Most Important Part?
The moments before the run are big. Monumental, even. I argue, the most important part. They're slightly anxious, a little excited, and often hesitant. During…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How NOT To Talk To Someone About Their Weight
Weight is a pretty taboo topic, like money or sex. This week for #HURDLEMOMENT, I'm sharing a recent conversation I had about mine with a follower, and…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate121. Jess Sims, Peloton Instructor
I absolutely adore Jess Sims. If you’re looking for some motivating, fresh perspective on everything from how to tackle a workout when you definitely don’t…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Do You Have An Energy Leak?
I’ve been seeing the same therapist since October. On Wednesday of this week, we had our last session together. I just had an inkling that I was ready to move…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 6 Tips to Make Summer Running More Bearable
As Nelly once said: It's. Getting. Hot. Out. There. Summer running, complete with gross, thick humidity, can be uber difficult. Some days, it feels like you're…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate120. Chris Bennett, Nike Running Global Head Coach
This is about running. This is not about running. Chris Bennett, better known to athletes worldwide as Nike Running’s Coach Bennett, has a special way with…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Can You Separate Fact From Feeling?
Easier said than done, that’s for sure. In this week’s 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I’m sharing a valuable lesson I learned a few years back about the difference between…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 8 Essential Lessons I Learned As A New Cyclist
At the beginning of April, I got beautiful new bicycle — a Specialized Roubaix. Since then, I've learned a helluva lot. From the must-carry essentials for…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate119. Nick Green, CEO & Co-Founder of Thrive Market
What do you get when Whole Foods meets Costco? Cue Thrive Market, an online, membership-driven shop that brings organic, top-quality finds at wholesale…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Are You Where You Really Want to Be?
I spent a better part of my day yesterday writing. But unlike most days, when I’m working on fitness content or offering up health tips, today’s words were…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: An Expert Answers Your Top Sleep Questions
Maybe you're having trouble sleeping. Perhaps, you're dreaming a ton. Or, you keep waking up in the middle of the night. Or *feel* as though you can't hit the…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate118. Jay Ell Alexander, CEO & Owner of Black Girls Run
Jay Ell Alexander wants to squash the notion that Black women don’t run. She herself recalls a time when she was the only Black female running with her…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: I Have to Get Something Off of My Chest
In April I was in a really bad place. Emotionally and physically. On the 10th of that month, I shared a story on Instagram about going into my kitchen 14…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 6 Steps to Having Hard Conversations
There's a whole lot going on right now. On top of the global pandemic and the fight for racial justice, there's also the everyday hardships that go…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate117. Kerri Walsh Jennings, Pro Beach Volleyball Player & 3X Olympic Gold Medalist
Kerri Walsh Jennings is probably one of the best female athletes of all time. Bold statement, I know, but I grew up watching this beach volleyball player…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate116. Charlie Dark, Founder Run Dem Crew
#REPOST: This week on Hurdle, I’m reposting five back-to-back episodes featuring Black guests, hoping to amplify their voices and continue my commitment of…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate115. George Foreman III, Former Pro Boxer & Founder of EverybodyFights
#REPOST: This week on Hurdle, I’m reposting five back-to-back episodes featuring Black guests, hoping to amplify their voices and continue my commitment of…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate114. Natasha Hastings, Sprinter & 2X Olympic Gold Medalist
#REPOST: This week on Hurdle, I’m reposting five back-to-back episodes featuring Black guests, hoping to amplify their voices and continue my commitment of…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate113. Knox Robinson, Writer & Runner @firstrun
#REPOST: This week on Hurdle, I’m reposting five back-to-back episodes featuring Black guests, hoping to amplify their voices and continue my commitment of…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate112. Ally Love, Peloton Instructor, Founder of Love Squad & Boss
#REPOST: Showcasing guests of all races and backgrounds has always been important to me as a creator. I value every single person that gives me their time and…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate111. Aliphine Tuliamuk, Pro Runner
Aliphine Tuliamuk almost quit running in 2014. Fast forward about 6 years, and in February 2020, she made the U.S. Olympic team. Coming in first place at the…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Beware of the Comparison Trap
My 32nd birthday’s next week. With June 2 on the horizon, I’ve been doing a decent amount of reflection. I’ve stopped to think about the past 365 days. I’ve…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 4 Must-Try Morning Habits For a Better Start to Your Day
It’s no secret that I’m a morning person. If you follow me on social media, then you know I’m typically up with the sun. But my morning routine has definitely…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate110. Matt Taylor, CEO & Founder Tracksmith
Matt Taylor is super passionate about the sport of running, and TBH — it makes me pretty giddy. For episode 110, I chat with the Tracksmith CEO & founder about…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The $45 Purchase That Changed My Life Forever
This week for 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm sharing a story about a really special summer. Back in 2008, I was about halfway through my weight loss journey and about to…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Become a Faster Runner
First and foremost: Fast is interpretive. When I started running back in college, I was running a half-mile in 14 minutes, trying to learn to love a sport that…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate109. Lo Bosworth, Founder & CEO Love Wellness
Ready for a #TBT on a Monday? Today’s episode is with Lo Bosworth. Today she’s the CEO and founder of Love Wellness, but many of you may associate her with MTV…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Are You The Only Thing Holding Yourself Back?
For the past couple years, I’ve been running with other journalists and members of the media on Thursday mornings out of Nike’s New York headquarters. When the…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: This Is How (& What) I'm Really Doing in Quarantine — Unfiltered
It's been about two months of social distancing and face mask wearing, and TBH — this time in quarantine has been filled with a lot of lessons. For…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate108. Rich Froning: 4x 'Fittest Man On Earth'
There is no better way to describe Rich Froning than a CrossFit legend, even though he gives me some flack for using that term in today’s episode. Whether or…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: It's Time to Write a Really Important Letter
In college, I was in a serious relationship with someone In the army who deployed to Afghanistan. During that relationship, I started writing letters on…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Stop Making Excuses & Go After What You Want
Have you ever been tired of your own BS? Yeah, I got there a couple weeks ago, prompting this special installment of #HURDLEMOMENT. Today, I’m chatting you…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate107. Ash Wilking: Nike Trainer & Rumble Instructor
There’s no debating: Ash Wilking is a force. Today, she’s inspiring so many as a Rumble instructor and Nike trainer, but in episode 107, we talk about her…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Connections Are You Grateful For?
This week I’m sharing one of my favorite NYC stories (and reflecting on a time when riding the subway was something I did regularly. You may have a tough time…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate106. #TBT: Emily Abbate, Creator of Hurdle
Last week I was laying in bed thinking about how lucky I feel to have such an outrageous community, and I realized that some of the Hurdlers may not be…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Actually Like At-Home Workouts
Change is hard. Right now, we're dealing with a lot of it. A great way to boost your mood and handle tough stuff? Work out! Not exactly the easiest thing when…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate105. Eric Glader, Co-Founder & CEO PowerDot
From a young age, Eric Glader had the entrepreneurship bug. Today, he’s the co-founder and CEO of PowerDot, a connected muscle stimulator that you can operate…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Do You Need to Let Go of?
If you’re doing this whole quarantine thing solo, you think you want company — until that company is a mouse. For 5-Minute Friday this week, I’m telling you…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: It's Time for a Pep Talk
Injuries. They suck. Sometimes, it's hard to look past the this-is-so-not-what-I-want feeling of the now, past this hiccup, and think about what's next. Well…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate104. Des Linden, 2018 Boston Marathon Champion & 2x Olympian
The should-be day for the 2020 Boston Marathon, the perfect time to release my conversation with pro runner, two-time Olympian, and 2018 Boston champ, Des…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Are You Grateful For?
Welcome to 5-Minute Fridays, a new segment from Hurdle where I share a quick story, offer you a prompt that makes you think, and share a few of my top…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 5 Ways to Get Motivated When Every Day ~Feels~ The Same
Wake up. Drink coffee. Procrastinate getting work started. Zoom meeting. Go into the kitchen 12 times. Shower. Houseparty invite. Spend too much time on your…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate103. Gabrielle Bernstein, Bestselling Author & Speaker
On an October morning in 2005, Gabby Bernstein was sitting on her apartment floor still under the influence from the night before when it hit her like a ton of…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: How to Get Happy In 5 Minutes or Less
Welcome to 5-minute Fridays, a new segment that I’m bringing to you weekly in this new “normal.” My goal with this quick episode is to share a story, offer you…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Strategies for Dealing With Stress
There is no such thing as "normal" right now. Some days may feel easy breezy and others feel like you're about to summit Everest. You are NOT alone. Today, I'm…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate102. Joe Yoon, Massage Therapist @JoeTherapy
This week I am chatting with Joe Yoon, better known to his 1.3 million Instagram followers @JoeTherapy. He’s a certified personal trainer and licensed massage…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: How Do You Define Yourself?
I went on a quick run yesterday morning. On that run, I marinated on how I would feel if tomorrow I was told I couldn’t go out anymore. If tomorrow, I found…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Tips for Running Outside (Safely)
More than ever, people are taking to the streets and trails to try to get in some exercise. As of now, the experts say that if you’re practicing social…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate101. Natalie Kuhn: Vice President of Programming & Founding Teacher at The Class
Natalie Kuhn has helped me a lot over the past few weeks, which have been spent mostly alone in my small New York City apartment. Not over the phone or even…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Can You Do TODAY That Brings You Joy?
Welcome back to 5-Minute Fridays, a new segment that I’m bringing to you weekly in this new “normal.” It’s a phrase that I’m sure you’ve heard other content…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: What Do I Do When My Race Gets Canceled or Postponed?
Hi, my name is Emily and I'm one of the many who were signed up to run a marathon this spring. Now that London has been postponed to October (just like Tokyo…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate100. Molly Seidel, Pro Runner
Molly Seidel ran her first-ever full marathon on February 29, 2020. She also qualified for the Tokyo Olympics. Coming in second at the U.S. Olympic trials in…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateWelcome to #THELACEUPCHALLENGE
In celebration of episode 100, I’m challenging YOU! So many of us are feeling lonely and unsure in these difficult times, so let’s band together to move with…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Who Do You Really Want to Reach Out to?
I’M TRYING SOMETHING NEW! EEEK! Welcome to 5-Minute Fridays, a new segment (maybe permanent, maybe not) that I’m bringing to you weekly in this new “normal.”…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Navigate Feeling Overwhelmed
Lately it feels just like a lot. From the moment we wake up, the news is overwhelming. I feel as though like there aren’t enough hours in the day to do…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateSPECIAL EPISODE: 'Is It Safe to Run Outside?' A Doctor Answers Your Coronavirus Questions
You’re overwhelmed. You have questions. Covid-19 is (almost) all anyone's talking about. That’s why I connected with Dr. Darien Sutton, a trained emergency…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate99. Georgia Ellenwood, Heptathlete
Hundred-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200-meter run (day one). Running long (broad) jump, javelin throw, and 800-meter run (day two). All those events…