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Join me, Emily Abbate, every Monday and Friday for a good time. Hurdle is a wellness-focused podcast where I sit down with inspiring individuals to talk about everything from their big wins to how they’ve gotten through some of life’s toughest moments. On the show, you can expect vulnerability, motivation, and candid discussions with everyone from top athletes to aspiring entrepreneurs on what it really takes to follow your passions. My mission is simple: To inspire you to be your best self, ...
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Hosted by Tommie Runz The RUN EAT SLEEP Show covers topics all things running, life and both of the ups and downs that come with each of our journeys! Runners, business owners, and creators alike join the show to chat about how Running has crafted who and how they are. So many lessons can be learned when we share…that’s what this show is…a running podcast dedicated to sharing our journeys and lessons along the way!
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309. In Good Faith: Nia Akins On Following Her Passions All The Way To Paris & Finding Solace In Music
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This week I'm sitting down with Nia Akins, a Brooks professional runner who recently won the 800m race at the Olympic trials, punching her ticket to the Paris. We talk about her epic run at the trials and her feelings for the Games, but we start our conversation with Nia’s together love, which is music and songwriting. We chat about the intersectio…
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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Does Showing Up Really Look Like?
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When life feels really crazy, I ask myself if I'm acting in a way that would make myself proud on a less hectic day. Reflecting for this week's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY about what showing up looks like for me these days, and answering a listener question about how to navigate a slow season. SOCIAL @emilyabbate…
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308. Goal Setting 101: How To Set Goals You Can Achieve
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You've been asking for more solo episodes, so here we are! Welcome to the first episode in a four-episode set on goal setting — one will launch every month moving forward! For this month's installment, I'm chatting about how to set a goal: What makes a SMART goal, how to figure out what's the right goal for you, and why it's important to understand…
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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Are You Gatekeeping Your Own Joy?
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An interesting conversation earlier this week has me reevaluating my approach to exciting moments. Plus: Answering a listener question about the first-ever episode of Hurdle. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to D…
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307. Braving Anxiety: Olympian Nikita Ducarroz On Tackling Hurdles Head-On, Cultivating Community Around Struggle & Going For BMX Gold
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BMX Racer Nikita Ducarroz is no stranger to differentiating anxiety and fear. Heading for her second Olympic Games in Paris in just a few short weeks, she's on the show this week talking about how she's managed to navigate crippling anxiety from a young age and turn her fear into her power. Plus: What it was like for her to sign with Red Bull befor…
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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Their Urgency Is Not Your Emergency
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Finding patience and grace as things feel a little bit hectic at the moment. Plus: Answering a listener question about how to home in on a capsule, staple wardrobe. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hur…
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306. Defining Success: Olympian Rachel Smith On Using Running To Cope & A Comeback Years In the Making
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Today I am sitting down with olympian and Hoka sponsored professional runner Rachel Smith, who toed the line at the trials in the 5K final. We talk about Rachel’s resiliency throughout her career as she’s navigated loss and injury, and how she turned to running in those challenging times. Rachel shares her journey to motherhood, her comeback to spo…
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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: It's All Going To Be Just Fine
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This week had its highs and lows, but on my run Thursday morning, I was reminded that really — it's not that serious. Talking about that moment on today's episode, plus answering a listener question about where the idea for Hurdle came from and what's my why for continuing with it. SOCIAL @emilyabbate …
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305. Here To Climb: Sasha DiGiulian On How She Sets Goals, Riding The Injury Rollercoaster & Her New Documentary
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I couldn’t be more excited to share my conversion with professional climber Sasha DiGiulian on the eve of her documentary premiere “Here to Climb” on HBO Max. We talk about what it’s like to look back on the last 4 years of Sasha’s story and the journey toward a career that’s been nothing short of stellar. She talks about her goal setting process, …
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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: On Accepting 'Both' & Letting Go Of Control
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My Birkenstock campaign comes out today. What an entirely wild and crazy sentence. Talking about the feelings that come hand-in-hand with this, and also answering a listener question about my favorite book recommendation. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE A Gentle Reminder by Bianca Sparacino SOCIAL @emilyabbate …
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304. A Masterclass In Resilience: Skateboarder Mariah Duran On Following Your Gut In Difficult Moments & Olympic Dreams Turned Reality
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It’s one thing to get back up after a single fall, it’s another to fall repeatedly and get back up with more tenacity each time. Pro skateboarder Mariah Duran is one of the best in the game, and I had the chance to sit down with her in Paris earlier this year to chat about her unshakable persistence. Mariah takes us back to her early years skating,…
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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Do Yourself A Favor & Let It Go
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A frustrating, silly mistake that could've ruined a special moment: How do you show up when things are beyond your control? Plus: Answering a listener question about the best advice I've received in my 6+ years of podcasting. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 198. Jaclyn Johnson, Founder Create & Cultivate 151. Michael Gervais, High Performance Psychologis…
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303. Pressure Makes Diamonds: UConn Women's Basketball Director of Sports Performance Andrea Hudy Talks A Winner's Mindset & Navigating Intense Moments
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Identifying, understanding, and navigating pressure is a skill — a skill that today’s guest knows a thing or two about. Andrea Hudy is the Director of Sports Performance for Women’s basketball at the University of Connecticut and one of the best in the game. She talks about the ins and outs of working with an exceptional program and the pressure th…
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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Is Fear Preventing You From Beginning?
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Starting something new can be really intimidating. But, what if you befriend fear to begin something new? Talking about a coaching session I had earlier this week, and sharing a really powerful reframe that helped my client make a major breakthrough. Also: Answering a listener question on where I would live if I could pick ONE place right now, and …
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302. Climbing the Ladder: PUMA VP Erin Longin On Career Advice, Upholding Boundaries & Supporting Women In Sport
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If you’re looking to grow your career or pivot to a role that inspires you, listen up. Vice President of the running and training business unit at PUMA, Erin Longin, is bringing so many good nuggets of inspiration to the pod today. We talk about everything that goes into the sneakers we wear on the daily, but Erin goes deep into her backstory, her …
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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Are You Digesting Your Life?
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It's more than being present, it's taking the time to reflect on what's happening and your lived experience. Talking about this technique today, and answering a listener question on how to be OK with taking a rest day — offering a powerful reframe that will help you look forward to some R&R. SOCIAL @emilyabbate …
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301. Optimal Nutrition, Dissected: Chef Dan Churchill On How To Fuel For Better Performance & Helpful Tricks To Feel Your Best
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My buddy Dan Churchill is back on the podcast with the exciting launch of his new book Eat Like a Legend: Delicious, Super Easy Recipes to Perform at Your Peak. He’s giving us all the inside knowledge and know-how on how to fuel your body for optimal performance, whatever that may look like for you. We dive into hydration, micro and macronutrients,…
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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Helpful Tool I Use To Navigate Overwhelm
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"I am" statements, have you heard of them? Breaking down how I organized my thoughts, and answering a listener question about goal setting. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D …
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300. Paving The Way: MLB's First Female Coach Alyssa Nakken On Leadership & Motherhood
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‘Stay humble and hungry’ is the walkout tune of my conversation with Alyssa Nakken, first ever female coach in the MLB. The San Francisco Giants coach shares how she is feeling after coaching the season opener 2 short months after having her daughter Austyn and support she’s received from the organization since making the decisions to start her fam…
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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: How Would It Feel To Ask For Help?
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When life gets chaotic, I'm reminded just how strong my support system is. Talking about the conflicting feelings around asking for help, and answering a listener question about strength training. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle…
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299. For the Love Of Sport: Lindsey Horan On Leading the USWNT, Body Acceptance & Falling In Love With the Process
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We are back with season 17 and almost 300 episodes of Hurdle! Kicking off this season is Lindsey Horan, captain of the U.S. women’s national soccer team. She shares her insane story as the first American player to sign a professional contract straight out of high school and travel overseas to play for France. We dive into her early days as a profes…
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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What 'Finding Your Why' Really Means
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When your “why” is strong enough, you get into a place where you’re willing to work hard to remove the “but” and the “if.” Some interesting takeaways from an interview I did yesterday here in Paris, and answering a listener question about how I got into podcasting in the first place. SOCIAL @emilyabbate …
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298. Embracing The Pivot: Dominique Scott On Running Her Own Race & The Bravery Of Trying Something New
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Happy Boston Marathon Monday, Hurdlers! Toeing the start line this morning is our guest for today, Adidas pro runner Dominique Scott. The South Africa native moved to the United States to run at the University of Arkansas, where she became a 5x NCAA champion, 12x All American, and 10x SEC champion. After graduation, she moved to Boulder with her hu…
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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Where Your Focus Goes, Your Energy Flows
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Made a decision this morning that changed the trajectory of my day for the better. Sharing about how you can do the same, and answering a listener question about how to find motivation in the mundane of the day to day. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Nike Boston G…
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297. For When You Don't Want To: Erin Azar Shares Helpful Hacks To Show Up & Move On Your Toughest Days
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This week I'm welcoming Erin Azar, also known as @immrsspacecadet on social media, to the podcast and we talk all about hacks to get you out the door to move your body. Erin shares her tips for showing up when you don’t want to, why an accountability partner can make all the difference, and why choosing the right gear can make all the difference. T…
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