Hurdle with Emily Abbate

Kate Courtney is proud to be a part of the next generation in cycling. Landing her first sponsorship with Specialized in 2013, the California-based Olympian and World Cup Champ knows a thing or two about grit and determination. In today's episode, she's talking about how she endured a cross-roads in her career that had her rediscovering her why and remembering her purpose. She talks about what it's like to train for various terrain, how she's picked herself up after injury and a difficult season, and what she's looking forward to most going into another Olympic year.  SOCIAL @kateplusfate @emilyabbate| @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of Vitamin D3/K2 Future | Head to TryFuture.com/hurdle to get your first month of training for only $19. Bonus! The first 30-days are risk free, and you can cancel at any time for a full refund. 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.

A silly accident earlier this week reminded me that a shift in perspective can be a powerful thing. 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.

Looking to make some smarter nutrition choices in the new year? That's where Dan Churchill, performance-based chef located in New York City, comes in. This is Dan's third time back on Hurdle, and he's offering up some thoughts on how to eat healthier — and adopt all-around better-for-you nutrition habits. We talk what staples should be in your pantry, fridge, and freezer, as well as how to prep smart, what should really be on your plate, and our thoughts on Dry (or Damp) January. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 12. Dan Churchill, Founder Charley St. SOCIAL @dan_churchill @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS InsideTracker | Head to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE" to get 20% off LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack with purchase. BANDIT | Head to BanditRunning.com/ and use code "HURDLE15" to get 15% off your purchase 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.

Branden Collinsworth grew up on the streets of Las Vegas. Finding movement at a young age, he used that as a lifeline to get away from bad habits and dangerous situations. It was through perserverance that he went on to open up a highly successful chain of gyms and get his master's in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania (he admits in today's episode that he worked on the application for two full years). But still in pursuit of his ultimate purpose of love, he decided to travel to Bali to practice yoga and find himself. In episode 236, Collinsworth talks extensively about how to home in on your purpose, offers up some of his favorite takeaways from the people who inspire him, touches on how the skills he's learned through his beloved yoga practice have helped him become a better human, and beams with excitement over his next chapter with CorePower Yoga and their new strength offering CorePower Strength X.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE CorePower Yoga Strength X SOCIAL @brandencollinsworth @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @banditrunning OFFERS FUTURE | Head to www.TryFuture.com/Hurdle to get your first month of training for free. BANDIT | Head to BanditRunning.com/ and use code "HURDLE15" to get 15% off your purchase  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.

New routines, big gains. Gamification is changing the way I think of my day-to-day, and for me — that feels good. 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.

Joe Holder, founder of the The Ocho System and Nike Global Trainer, has a thing for Snacks. Exercise Snacks™, to be specific. The University of Pennsylvania grad founded this movement philosophy with the goal to "make movement a movement," by consistently incorporating activity throughout your day instead of it being simply a gym activity. For today's installment of #HURDLEMOMENT, Joe's talking us through different snacks in ALL aspects of wellness that can make a major difference longterm. We touch on a whole lot, including financial freedom and how to clean your veggies right to smart strategies to incorporate mindfulness into your regular routine and the benefit of a clean home.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Exercise Snacks Best Self Co Journal SOCIAL @joeholder @exercise_snacks @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS GOODR | Head to Goodr.com/Hurdle to get free shipping on your order AG1 | Head AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D for free with 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.

What a week it was here on Hurdle to kick off the year with our annual Turning the Page series. We’re getting back into the regular swing of things today with episode 235 featuring Lauren Fleshman, one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time and author of the book Good for a Girl, which comes out tomorrow, January 10. I really appreciate Lauren’s way with words in our discussion. From sharing her experience with depression to talking about the height of her running career, the descriptions instantly bring you back with her to these life moments in such a special way. She also talks about her experience as a sponsored athlete, how it felt to write her book during such an isolating time for the world in a pandemic, and her hopes for women in sport for the future. SOCIAL @fleshmanflyer @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @op_e___n OFFERS Open | Go to WithOpen.com/Hurdle to get 30 days free! LMNT | Go to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack 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 to a new year and NEW SEASON of Hurdle, kicking things off with the annual Turning the Page series! For this week of five back-to-back episodes, each guest shares highlights from their past 365, offers up a word that they’re focusing on for the new year, and then, gives some advice on how to move into the next 52 weeks with grace and a positive outlook. For the final episode of the series, I'm reconnecting with Rebeckah Price, a yoga and meditation teacher. She gets honest about how she navigated the unexpected loss of her brother, and how grief may look different at different times. She also speaks on chosen family, abundance in 2023, and what she's most proud of. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 217. Rebeckah Price, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Nike Trainer SOCIAL @rebeckahprice @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS FUTURE | Head to www.TryFuture.com/Hurdle to get your first month of training for free. WHOOP | Head to Join.Whoop.com/emilyabbate to get a free month of WHOOP 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 to a new year and NEW SEASON of Hurdle, kicking things off with the annual Turning the Page series! For this week of five back-to-back episodes, each guest shares highlights from their past 365, offers up a word that they’re focusing on for the new year, and then, gives some advice on how to move into the next 52 weeks with grace and a positive outlook. For episode four of the series, I'm reconnecting with Case Kenny, he's a mindfulness expert and host of the podcast New Mindset, Who 'Dis You want inspiration to kick it into high gear? Look no further.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 216. Case Kenny, Mindfulness Expert & Podcast Host SOCIAL @case.kenny @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS FUTURE | Head to www.TryFuture.com/Hurdle to get your first month of training for free. WHOOP | Head to Join.Whoop.com/emilyabbate to get a free month of WHOOP UPCOMING: End of Year Goal Setting Workshop, January 4 @ 7:30 p.m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a new year and NEW SEASON of Hurdle, kicking things off with the annual Turning the Page series! For this week of five back-to-back episodes, each guest shares highlights from their past 365, offers up a word that they’re focusing on for the new year, and then, gives some advice on how to move into the next 52 weeks with grace and a positive outlook. Episode three of our series is with Kirsten Ferguson, Peloton instructor. Kirsten and I are chatting about the highs and lows of 2022, and she's got essential advice for anyone who's entering a single season or navigating their own hurdles. Plus: How the phrase "face it" is giving her life in the new year.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 189. Kirsten Ferguson, Peloton Instructor SOCIAL @iamkirstenferguson @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS FUTURE | Head to www.TryFuture.com/hurdle to get your first month of training for free. WHOOP | Head to join.whoop.com/emilyabbate to get a free month of WHOOP UPCOMING: End of Year Goal Setting Workshop, January 4 @ 7:30 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.