Hurdle with Emily Abbate

Do you know the difference between mobility and flexibility? How about why it's important to incorporate regular mobility work into your routine? Enter Juliet and Kelly Starrett, DPT, the husband and wife duo behind The Ready State and authors of the new book Built to Move. They're on the show this week talking about all things mobility: What it is, why it's important, what to do if you're lacking it, and how to figure that out. Plus: What other lifestyle factors can play a major part in your overall mobility. SOCIAL @thereadystate @julietstarrett@emilyabbate⁠⁠ @hurdlepodcast⁠ 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.

Alysha Newman recalls the day she slipped in the shower like it was yesterday. Preparing for the Tokyo Olympics, the Canadian pole vaulter almost lost everything after getting a concussion from a freak accident. Fast forward to today: She feels stronger and more mentally clear than ever heading into the World Championships in Budapest, ready for whatever comes her way thanks to work with Dr. Daniel Amen and a shift in some of her routines. In this week's episode, we talk about the sacrifices that come hand-in-hand with going after her Olympic dreams, her strategy for how she expends energy with friends and family, and her OnlyFans account. Plus: Why she stopped drinking, and what she's most excited about looking toward 2024. SOCIAL @alyshanewman @emilyabbate⁠⁠ @hurdlepodcast⁠ OFFERS GOODR | Head to Goodr.com and use code "HURDLE" for free shipping. 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.

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It's that time of year where the heat and humidity has runners everywhere debating whether or not they've ever logged a single mile up until this point. Running in warm weather is ~tough~ (understatement) — but it is possible, with the right attitude and precautions. Enter Coach Rebeka Stowe, a Nike Running expert and CSCS based here in New York City. She's here to answer all of your hottest running questions (pun intended) — including: How much should I be hydrating? How should I be adjusting my pace? What's RPE? Can I wear a cotton T-shirt? What if I have to ditch a run? Is my training ruined? + more! SOCIAL @rebekaStowe@emilyabbate⁠⁠ @hurdlepodcast⁠ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Endorphins Running OFFERS LMNT | Head to drinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack with your order 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.

Kat Schneider wasn't happy with the supplement options available to her as an expectant mom. And so, she did something about it: Created her own. In this week's episode, the mother-of-three talks about what it was like building Ritual — a health technology company that is reinventing the products women — from the ground-up while pregnant with her first child. Plus: Why pre-, post-, and probiotics are important, the advice she'd offer to anyone who feels stuck on their journey, and what she's most excited for next. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ritual | Try Ritual and get 30% off using "HURDLE" at checkout SOCIAL @ritual@emilyabbate⁠ ⁠@hurdlepodcast⁠ OFFERS Future | Head to TryFuture.co/Hurdle to get 50% off your first month of personal training. 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.

What would you do differently if your time was worth $4,000 an hour, and who would you pay for an intro with? My thoughts after discovering a new website. Plus: Answering a listener question about how I'm really doing. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Life's A Game Newsletter Intro @emilyabbate@hurdlepodcast 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.

Welcome Michael Watts, sports scientist specializing in human performance, to the show! Mike's here today to school us in all things breathing: Why we do it, how to do it better, and what ways can we optimize our technique for better stress management, sleep, and athletic performance. Plus: What's the deal with mouth-taping, should we be concerned about gasping post hard, sweaty efforts, and his go-to sequence for beating anxiety. SOCIAL @flo2plus @emilyabbate⁠ @hurdlepodcast⁠ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 7/27 Hurdler Huddle Michelle's website OFFERS Goodr | Head to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use code "HURDLE" at checkout for free shipping. 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.

Look up "powerhouse" in the dictionary, and you may just find Sophie Cunningham's photo there. The Phoenix Mercury guard has been a force since she first stepped onto the court at a young age, and she's got some big goals on her radar (Paris 2024, anyone?). For episode 260, she talks about growing up on a farm, how she came to embrace mentors in life, and the excitement she has over dipping her toes into broadcasting. Plus: Her go-to nutrition staples — including Quest — and how she keeps her head up during even the most difficult moments. SOCIAL @sophie_cham@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcast OFFERSUCAN | Head to UCAN.co/Hurdle to get a FREE Edge sample pack or 20% off your purchase using "HURDLE" at checkout 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.

But damn, am I grateful that I am. Talking about the best plans being written in pencil this week for 5-MINUTE FRIDAY. Plus: Answering a listener question on how to navigate difficult people in work and life. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast 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.

Lately, protein feels like the hot topic on social media. And that's because, according to Michelle Pillepich, a registered dietitian, it's the only macronutrient that hasn't been demonized. She's back on the show today to answer all of your protein-related questions: How much do you need? What are good sources? Is there such a thing as too much? What happens if we don't get enough? And what's even the ~purpose~ of consuming it at all? SOCIAL @michellepillepichnutrition@emilyabbate⁠⁠ @hurdlepodcast⁠ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 7/27 Hurdler Huddle Michelle's website OFFERS AG1 | Head to⁠ DrinkAG1.com/hurdle⁠ to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first 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.