

Hurdle with Emily Abbate
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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. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
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Mar 18, 2024 • 1h 3min
294. The Wearable Revolution: Oura CEO Tom Hale On the Perks Of Data & Why You Should Opt In
Tom Hale, CEO of Oura, discusses the evolution of wearables, the 'nocebo' effect, importance of continued wearable use, and the impact of wearables' placement on data. He also shares his journey to CEO, bookshelf recommendations, and how sleep affects nutrition and appetite.

Mar 15, 2024 • 8min
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Strategies for Staying Healthy (& Happy) While Traveling
Lots of questions lately about how I maintain a routine when I'm on the move, so we're addressing those for this week's 5MF! Plus: Answering a listener question about how I avoid burnout while navigating so many pots on the stove (love that phrase). SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Classpass Referral Link OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your purchase. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 11, 2024 • 53min
293. Betting On Yourself: Recapping the Tokyo Marathon & Running The 6 World Marathon Majors
Another hurdle, conquered. Last week, I laced up and ran the 2024 Tokyo Marathon — and what a time it was. So many emotions come hand in hand with finishing this major goal, and I'm diving into all of them in today's recap. From how I felt going into the race, to the ins and outs of the course, how I managed to score a bib, and how I felt after my 4:16:00 finish. Plus: The two biggest lessons I walked away with after running all six world marathon majors, and answering the ever-lovely question: "What's next?" SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS BANDIT | Head on over to banditrunning.com and use code HURDLER15 to take 15% off your first order AG1 | Head to drinkag1.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year’s supply of vitamin D3 JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 8, 2024 • 7min
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Oh Sweet, Sweet Recovery
What if your reframed the way you think of your down time? Plus: Answering a listener question about the nutrition myths surrounding carbohydrates. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Rapha IWD Hangout on 3/8 ASICS Move Her Mind LA Event 3/14 SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Every Women's Marathon OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your purchase. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 4, 2024 • 53min
292. Carving Your Own Path: Betina Gozo On Balancing Entrepreneurship & Motherhood
This week I'm sitting back down with one of my favorite humans to talk all about the joys and pain points that come with entrepreneurship. Betina Gozo is a health and wellness expert who recently launched her new workout app BGTV all while raising a family, producing a podcast of her own, and coaching as a personal trainer and health coach. We really do cover it all: How she’s feeling in her new chapter as business owner and new mother, goal setting and the balance that comes with pursuing personal and professional goals, owning your value and worth, finding stability within the instability of entrepreneurship and so much more. IN THIS EPISODE What led Betina to be a full time entrepreneur, coach, and trainer (5:40) How Betina looks at splitting and investing time for personal and professional goals (7:35) Navigating difficult emotions while balancing multiple pursuits (10:40) Betina’s perspective on manifestation (13:30) How to find stability within the instability of entrepreneurship and raising a family (19:35) Betina’s family communication model (24:45) The importance of community as an entrepreneur (28:30) The most difficult part of being your own boss and owning your worth (31:42) How Betina’s goal setting has evolved as an entrepreneur (34:55) Betina’s advice on entrepreneurship and making ‘enough’ money (46:30) Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday SOCIAL @betinagozo @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS LMNT | Head to drinklmnt.com/hurdle to get a free sample pack with first purchase BGTV | One month free using code "HURDLE" JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 1, 2024 • 8min
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Mindset Pulse-Check
Well, here we are. Marathon on deck, I cannot believe it's time to do this thing. Talking about my feelings heading into this weekend's 26.2, and answering a listener question about what I can't live without while traveling. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE AirFly Duo Bigger Carry-On SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Every Women's Marathon OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your purchase. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 2024 • 53min
291. Paving The Way: Marathoner Joan Benoit Samuelson On Dreaming Big & Her Lasting Relationship With Sport
Look up the word "goat" in the dictionary, and you'll see a photo of Joan Benoit Samuelson. OK, maybe not really — but Joan's the first woman to ever with the Olympic Marathon in its inaugural year for women in 1984. We had the opportunity to sit down in Orlando this year during the Olympic Trials, and this was definitely a pinch-me moment. With a plethora of wise takeaways, we chat through so many things in this week's episode: Nike’s Project Dreamweaver, navigating injury and longevity, how she balanced the sport with growing her family, and her opinion on how the culture of the sport has changed. IN THIS EPISODE All about Nike’s project dreamweaver (7:55) What is was like to be one of the first women in this sport chasing big olympic dreams (10:01) Why Joan denotes the 1984 Olympic trials as ‘the race of her life’ (15:30) How Joan frames her mindset when faced with things outside of her control (17:45) Joan’s advice to anyone navigating injury (21:00) A reflection of the 1984 Olympic games (22:01) How Joan prioritizes sport with personal life and sharing her joy for running with her family (27:35) What keeps Joan running after all of this time (32:40) How her experience and role has evolved through the years as a Nike athlete (38:05) What’s in Joan’s daily wellness routine (42:50) What keeps her motivated to show up in pursuit for excellence (44:45) Joan’s opinion on the current state of women in sport (47:00) MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Nike's Project Dreamweaver SOCIAL @joanbenoitsamuelson @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS BANDIT | Head on over to banditrunning.com and use code HURDLER15 to take 15% off your first order AG1 | Head to drinkag1.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year’s supply of vitamin D3 JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 2024 • 9min
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: I Was Frightened to Travel Solo — Until I Took My First Trip
Wheels up, it's go time! Sharing a bit about my experience embracing solo travel, and a story about how scared I was at first before going on my inaugural trip. Plus, answering a question about what to do with training when you have a faraway goal. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Every Women's Marathon OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your purchase. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 2024 • 55min
290. Go With the Flow: WNBA Player Monique Billings On Intuition & Owning Your Why
Last week, I had the opportunity to go to San Francisco to offer a keynote at Athleta's corporate conference, Athleta Quest. During that week, I had the chance to sit down with WNBA star and member of Athleta’s Power of She Collective Monique Billings. We got to chat about her exciting news about coming home to play for the LA Sparks (previously with the Atlanta Dream), how she stepped into basketball at young age, and how she has made a very international effort to not let sport define her. Monique shares what keeps her grounded and offers up solid advice on how to cultivate a positive inner dialogue. IN THIS EPISODE Why she’s most excited to come back to the west coast to play for the LA Sparks (5:35) Continuing on in sport after Monique’s dad passed two years ago (6:18) When Monique knew she was going to pursue sport through college (8:15) How Monique has embraced a go-with-the-flow mindset as a natural planner (12:30) All about draft day and the uncertainty that comes with professional sport (19:00) Why Monique wanted to write a book (24:30) Why it’s OK not to be for everyone (31:38) Monique’s biggest values and what it means to live on purpose (33:38) How to choose thoughts that lift you up (36:30) Her journey as an Athleta ambassador (39:25) What FLOW means for Monique (42:05) What to do when intrusive thoughts sink in (44:28) The importance of the why behind any goal (49:05) SOCIAL @monique.billings @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to drinkag1.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year’s supply of vitamin D3 JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle NewsletterASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 2024 • 7min
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: You Get What You Give
If you want love, ask yourself: Are you giving love? Talking about how to be truly open this week and act in a way that will get you what you want. Also: Answering a listener question about what makes me feel the most creative. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your purchase. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


