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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 AbbateSPECIAL EPISODE: The Undeniable Power of Sport
In honor of International Women’s Day, I sat down with a stellar panel of inspiring women — Molly Ritterbeck (Fitness, Training, and Health Director at…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: F!%k Impostor Syndrome
Impostor syndrome is the pits. Loosely defined, impostor syndrome is when you feel like an impostor — but you shouldn’t. It makes you question whether you’ve…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate98. Lindsey Simcik, Co-Founder Almost 30
There’s something undeniably contagious about Lindsey Simcik’s personality. It’s no wonder why the podcast and brand she co-founded, Almost 30, along with…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 5 Strategies To Make Your Next Long Run Easier
Long runs can be really intimidating. The word “long” is also interpretive, right? Regardless of whether going “long” means tackling a 5K or 50K (or more!) —…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateSPECIAL EPISODE: 3 Olympic Marathon Trials ‘Hometown Heroes’ Share Their Stories
Popping into your feed today with a special live episode of Hurdle, recorded this past weekend at the Olympic marathon trials in Atlanta at the Brooks Hyperion…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate97. Megan Monahan, Meditation Teacher & Author
After googling “wellness Southern California” Megan Monahan found herself at a weeklong program at the Chopra Center that awakened her spirit and saved her…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Have Tough Conversations
In a perfect world, a lot of us would choose to avoid confrontation at all costs. Reality check: Tough conversations aren’t ideal, but there’s always growth on…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate96. Matt Lombardi & Kevin Moran, Co-Founders of Beam
For those of you who feel like you just don’t understand CBD at all, this episode should fix that. For today’s show, I'm chatting with Matt Lombardi and Kevin…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Are You Where You Say You Are? The Importance of Being Truly Present
It didn’t hit me until about an hour into last week’s Miami Half Marathon: I wasn’t paying attention to anything around me. I wasn’t taking in the experience…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate95. Natasha Hastings, Sprinter & 2x Olympic Gold Medalist
There is nothing easy about the road to Tokyo for “400M Diva” Natasha Hastings. A two-time Olympic gold medalist, the sprinter recently celebrated another…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: The Love Letter I Should've Written A Long Time Ago
So, this is a vulnerable one. We meet again, Valentine's Day. Whether you're attached or not this year, there's something I can't stress enough: No other…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate94. Neen Williams, Pro Skateboarder
Growing up in the Chicago area, Neen Williams knew from a young age that skate was his calling. Moving to Los Angeles on a whim to embrace his passions after…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 8 Life Lessons I Learned Running 8 Marathons
New York (4). Boston. Chicago. Dublin. Hartford. I’ve run eight marathons now, but there was a time that I could barely run a mile — nevertheless 26.2…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate93. Wendy Yang: President HOKA One One
Open your bedroom closet. You most likely have a pair of shoes from one of the many companies that Wendy Yang has worked at. Now the president of HOKA One One…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: What Do You Want Your Legacy To Be?
It's been a tough week. A thought-provoking week. Today, I'm reflecting on all sorts of ~feelings~ and asking an important question: What is it that you want…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate92. Will Ahmed: CEO & Founder, WHOOP
Will Ahmed thrived as a college athlete at Harvard. But at least once a season, the top squash player would work so hard that he’d dabble in overtraining…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Buying Running Shoes
Ask and you will receive. “What sneakers should I buy?” is one of the most popular questions I get over email or in my DMs. Fun fact: There is no Goldilocks…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate91. Amanda Chantal Bacon, Founder Moon Juice
Ashwagandha. Rehmannia. Maca. Pearl Extract. Try to say some of the ingredients on a Moon Juice label, and you may wonder if you’re speaking a foreign…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Repeat After Me, 'I Am Enough'
I am valuable. I am important. Today, we’re practicing affirmations and working through a few exercises that reinforce your sense of self-worth. This week’s…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate90. Latoya Shauntay Snell, Runner & Body Positivity Advocate
Season two, episode one! Latoya Shauntay Snell calls herself a “recovering self defeatist.” Today, she’s thriving as a freelance chef, sponsored athlete, and…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 8 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned From Two Years of Hurdle
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HURDLE! Two years ago, Hurdle hit iTunes. In this combo anniversary/new year's episode, I’m giddily recapping eight of the most valuable…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate89. Robin Arzón, Peloton's VP Fitness Programming & Head Instructor
Take a quick peak at Robin Arzon’s Instagram, @robinnyc. It’s hard to imagine a time when activity wasn’t a part of her everyday life. After a near-death…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate88. Andy Puddicombe, Co-Founder & Voice of Headspace
A Christmas morning car accident was the #hurdlemoment that changed Andy Puddicombe’s life forever. Looking to process sudden loss, he went to Asia to study as…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: What Will You Let Go of in 2020?
I did something last week that really made me think. This is that thing. In today's #hurdlemoment, I'm chatting all about what I'm letting go of in the new…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate87. Katie Sturino, Body Positivity Advocate & Founder, Megababe
Sit down next to Katie Sturino, and you’ll instantly feel like you’ve got a new best friend. The body positivity advocate, Megababe founder, and creator of the…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: What Do You See When You Look In the Mirror?
I ask it to my guests week after week, and for this episode — I'm answering the question myself. The idea came from a lot of time spent reflecting on a recent…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate86. Knox Robinson, Runner & Writer @FirstRun
I could listen to Knox Robinson talk for a while, which is no wonder why this is my longest Hurdle to date. The Brooklyn resident writer and runner has his…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Handle Holiday Guilt & Get Back On Track
It's the holidays, which means a whole lot of festivities (wahoo!). With festivities, come food, drink, and a shift in your typical routine. Listen, this stuff…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate85. Kelly Cortina, VP Global Product The North Face
The biggest lesson I was reminded of talking to The North Face’s Vice President of Global Product Kelly Cortina? You have to put your oxygen mask on first…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Cold Weather Running Tips With Coach Jes Woods
It's chilly out there! On today's #hurdlemoment, I'm dishing with Nike+ run coach Jes Woods about how to best-handle running come the cooler months. We talk…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate84. Brendan Dunne, Deputy Editor at Complex & Co-Host 'Full Size Run'
This was some of the most fun I’ve had recording an episode of Hurdle. This week, I’m sitting down with Brendan Dunne, a Deputy Editor at Complex, co-host of…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: So, I Went to Therapy ... Finally
This feels awkward. But, it also feels necessary. In today's #hurdlemoment., I'm talking about something that a lot of people don't want to, and that's mental…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate83. Nina Williams, Pro Rock Climber
Nina Williams didn’t exactly have a smooth start to her climbing career. At age 13, she felt an intense, overwhelming pressure to win. That, plus a lack of…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateSPECIAL EPISODE: 4 Female Powerhouses Share How To Find Your ROAR
Robin Arzon. Jaclyn Johnson. Lauren Abedini. D’ana Nuñez. To say that these four women are inspirational would be a total understatement. If you’re in a rut…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate82. Dorothy Beal, 44-Time Marathoner & Creator @MilePosts
“The relationship you have with yourself is the longest relationship you’ll ever have; make it a good one.” To say this episode with runner Dorothy Beal is…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateSPECIAL EPISODE: Mastering the Marathon with Tina Muir, Angie Spencer, and Carrie Tollefson
Well this was pretty fun! Last week, I had the pleasure of sitting down live with three other female rockstar podcasters, including Tina Muir (Running for…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate81. Charlie Dark, Founder Run Dem Crew
Spoiler alert: This may be one of my favorite episodes to date. When Charlie Dark (@daddydarkrdc) started running, he was in a bad place. Dropped by his record…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Conquer the New York City Marathon With These Veteran Tips
Let's. GO! Would you expect anything else from me this week? I've run it four times, after all. In today's #hurdlemoment, I'm offering up some tricks to…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate80. Gilad Jacobs, CEO NormaTec
“Call me G,” was the first thing Gilad Jacobs told me when I met him, and that’s pretty indicative of the kind of guy he is. Personable. Friendly. Also —…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Handle Post-Marathon Blues
Now what? It’s the inevitable question we all ask ourselves after we complete any race — whether it’s a 5K or a marathon. Often times, crossing that finish…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate79. Lisa Hayim, Registered Dietitian & Founder The Well Necessities
Lisa Hayim, MS, RD, is a breath of fresh air. The registered dietician and founder of The Well Necessities shoots it straight and isn’t afraid to speak…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: The Chicago Marathon, A Recap
I am a 3:28:08 marathoner. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d be saying that sentence. In today’s #hurdlemoment — a recap of last weekend’s Chicago…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate78. Katrin Davidsdottir, 2x 'Fittest Woman On Earth'
The CrossFit Open is here, which means now is the perfect time to bring you my conversation with Katrin Davidsdottir. The Iceland native got into CrossFit…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: A Registered Dietitian Reveals Everything You Need to Know About Running Nutrition
What should I eat when I’m training? What about the night before a race? What about DURING? Plain and simple: This episode has been a long time coming. In this…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate77. Harley Pasternak, Nutrition Expert & Celebrity Trainer
Ariana Grande. Charlie Puth. Jessica Simpson. Harley Pasternak’s lengthy list of celebrity clientele is impressive (total understatement). But long before…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: A Physical Therapist Weighs In On How Athletes Can Recover Faster
Recovery for many athletes — runners included — is a lot like warming up or cooling down. Most of us know the benefits of it, but many don’t take the time to…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate76. Brittany Driscoll, Co-Founder & CEO Squeeze
For four years, Brittany Driscoll spent her time learning everything she could from Alli Webb as the vice president of marketing at Drybar, taking the company…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Conquer Race Day With Robin Arzon
This week's #hurdlemoment is a must-hear, regardless of if you're running a race this fall or not. Whether it’s your first or your hundredth, marathon race day…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate75. Ally Love, Founder LoveSquad, Instructor Peloton & Boss
To describe Ally Love with the word “boss” would be an understatement. She is a do-it-all kind of woman: The in-arena host for the Brooklyn Nets, founder of…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate74. Aya Kanai, Chief Fashion Director at Hearst
Aya Kanai is a powerhouse, at the helm of fashion content for Hearst as the publishing company’s Chief Fashion Director. In today’s special live episode, in…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Be Alone & Be OK With It
It took me a really long time as an adult to feel good with spending time by myself. In today’s episode, I tackle a topic that I get a lot of questions about…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate73. Dee Murthy, CEO and Co-Founder of Young & Reckless and Menlo Club
This guy isn’t busy at all (sarcasm alert): The CEO of Los Angeles-based Five Four Group works tirelessly building a slew of fashion brands (including Menlo…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: A Physical Therapist's Take on Navigating Popular Running Injuries
I chatted all about injury in #hurdlemoment a few weeks back, but in today's episode I'm bringing in reinforcements. Meet Blake Dircksen: a physical therapist…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate72. Betina Gozo, Nike Master Trainer
These days, Betina Gozo makes a living with a side of sweat as a Nike Master Trainer. But not all that long ago, the Philippines-born bombshell was playing…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Advice That Will Get You Through Your Next 'Bad' Run
We all have bad runs. How you handle them mid-stride can make all the difference between quitting and sticking it out. In today’s #hurdlemoment — the first of…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate71. David Thomas Tao, Editor & Co-Founder BarBend
I feel pretty lucky that I’ve found my way into a career that I feel truly passionate about. David Thomas Tao feels the same way. But the journey the Harvard…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 5 Reasons Why You're Failing ( + How To Turn Things Around)
I’m not trying to be negative. Rather, this week’s #hurdlemoment is all about identifying common reasons that we lack follow-through. When was the last time…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 70: Dr. Jen Esquer i.e. @DocJenFit, Physical Therapist
Hurdle has been getting pretty personal lately and this week’s episode with Dr. Jen Esquer is no exception. Over the past few years, everything has changed for…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Negative Self-Talk Doesn't Discriminate
I was walking down the street the other day with Nike master trainer Kirsty Godso when we got on the topic of negative self-talk. Kirsty told me she's been…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 69: Autumn Calabrese, Beachbody Trainer
Autumn Calabrese is a powerhouse. As a personal trainer who found fame crafting workouts and nutrition programming for Beachbody, Autumn once thought she’d…