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 embark on a new job as a programming director at a summer camp in Madison, Conn. Before I pulled up to 463 Summer Hill Road, I stopped to make a purchase that would change my life. The best part? It only cost me $45.

PROMPT: How have you invested in yourself recently?

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Episode One: Emily Abbate, Creator of Hurdle
#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Start (and Stay) Running
The Adidas Running App
"The Last Dance”
“Daddy Speaks” from Call Her Daddy
Apple TV 4K
Eddie Bauer Multiclava
“The One Thing” by Gary Keller with Jay Papasan

Note: This week's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY topic (and a lot of feelings) was brought about by the news that Camp Laurelwood, like all other residential camps in Connecticut, won’t be allowed to open this year as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. There will be serious financial implications for Camp to not open this summer for the first time in Laurelwood’s 83-year history. Please, consider donating today.

OFFERS
Reebok | Go to reebok.com for 40% off sale and full price items with code “HURDLE” Note: global exclusions apply, including but not limited to Nano X, Zig, and Club C. Items will be marked as excluded on the product description page.
Beam | Head to beamtlc.com to get 15 percent off your purchase using the code “HURDLE” at checkout.
Athletic Greens | Head to athleticgreens.com/hurdle to get 20 free travel packs ($79 value) with your first purchase, no code necessary.
Daily Harvest | Go to dailyharvest.com and enter promo code “HURDLE25” at checkout to get $25 dollars off your first box.
Power Dot | Go to powerdot.com and use the code “HURDLE” at checkout for 20% off.
Four Sigmatic | Head to foursigmatic.com/hurdle and use the code “HURDLE” at checkout for 15 percent off your purchase today.

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The $45 Purchase That Changed My Life Forever