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On October 24, 2020, DiDi Richards' life changed forever. In a freak accident scrimmaging on the court at Baylor, Richards ended up temporarily paralyzed. For episode 184, she tells me the entire story: What happened, the road to recovery, the longterm emotional and mental anguish, and exactly how she was back on the court 38 days later (and in the WNBA within a year). We also chat about the state of women in sports, her thoughts on social media (and when it's useful versus not), and what's next — beyond basketball. SOCIAL @didirich2 @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 from Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase Beam | Head to BeamOrganics.com/hurdle and use code "HURDLE" for 35% off your first month's subscription SUBSCRIBE to the Hurdle SMS by texting "WELCOME" to 732-HURDLER, or (732) 487-3537! JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP LEAVE ME A VOICE MESSAGE! Whether you just want to say hi or have a question you want to ask, I’d love to hear from you! Bonus: Your listener question could be answered in an upcoming episode of the show! P.S. No topics are off limits.

Last week I made a lot of deliberate choices reinforcing my boundaries, setting myself up in the best way possible to both run the marathon and interview a slew of women I admire. This week for 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm talking about how that felt and how I got to a place where I'm executing on my boundaries with zero guilt. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast SUBSCRIBE to the Hurdle SMS by texting "WELCOME" to 732-HURDLER, or (732) 487-3537! JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP LEAVE ME A VOICE MESSAGE! Whether you just want to say hi or have a question you want to ask, I’d love to hear from you! Bonus: Your listener question could be answered in an upcoming episode of the show! P.S. No topics are off limits.

3:42:53, what a time. For today's #hurdlemoment, I'm diving into the play-by-play. What happened mile-by-mile, how I feel about my time, the moments that meant the world, and how I managed everything from my nutrition to my attitude. The biggest thank you to everyone who showed up for me, both in-person and via texts, DMs, and emails. Your support means the world to me. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Chicago Marathon Recap So, I'm Injured Episode One: Emily Abbate, Creator of Hurdle OFFERS Hyperice | Head on over to Hyperice.com and use the code "HURDLE10" at checkout for 10 percent off Hyperice tech including NormaTec and Hypervolt. LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack, including two citrus, two raspberry, two orange, and two raw unflavored. You only pay $5 for shipping! Only for Hurdle listeners, to claim this deal you must go to drinkLMNT.com/hurdle. SUBSCRIBE to the Hurdle SMS by texting "WELCOME" to 732-HURDLER, or (732) 487-3537! JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP LEAVE ME A VOICE MESSAGE! Whether you just want to say hi or have a question you want to ask, I’d love to hear from you! Bonus: Your listener question could be answered in an upcoming episode of the show! P.S. No topics are off limits.

As a runner, to get advice from 4-time Olympian (and silver medalist!) Shalane Flanagan the day before running the New York City Marathon is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But as the host of this show? It was unbelievable to sit down with her LIVE and in-person at the culmination of Project Eclipse, a 6-marathon journey over 42 days in which Shalane taught us all that sport is for life. We chat about it all: From how she got started with running (fun fact: her mom once held the world record in the marathon!) and what it was like being a collegiate athlete to the sacrifices she made along the way to make a name for herself. We laugh over stories from her world travels and marathons past (Boston 2018, anyone), and she tells me what it means to her to be the 2017 New York City Marathon champion. We also chat big, hairy, audacious goals, why she decided to go after the back-to-back six world marathon majors this year, and what it's like for to wear the Coach hat with the Bowerman Track Club. Plus: Advice for new runners, how to get out of your own way when anxiety takes over, and fueling and nutrition tips in the wake of the release of her new New York Times bestselling cookbook, Rise and Run.  A huge thanks to my sponsor at InsideTracker for connecting us!  SOCIAL @shalaneflanagan @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Opinion: How The 'Shalane Flanagan Effect' Works by Lindsay Crouse OFFERS InsideTracker | Head to InsideTracker.com/Shalane to take advantage of InsideTracker's Limited Edition Shalane Flanagan blood panel! 26.2% of all proceeds from purchases of the Shalane Flanagan Panel will be donated to Girls on the Run NYC when you use this special code at sign up: GIRLSONTHERUN26 SUBSCRIBE to the Hurdle SMS by texting "WELCOME" to 732-HURDLER, or (732) 487-3537! JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP LEAVE ME A VOICE MESSAGE! Whether you just want to say hi or have a question you want to ask, I’d love to hear from you! Bonus: Your listener question could be answered in an upcoming episode of the show! P.S. No topics are off limits.

Well, here we are. Reflecting on the bigger picture heading into NYC Marathon weekend, with a lot of fun stuff on deck (aside from, ya know, the marathon). I didn't come this far to only come this far, and I'm grateful that you're all along for the ride. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Watch Emily & Shalane Flanagan Live Saturday at 1 p.m. REGISTER HERE. SUBSCRIBE to the Hurdle SMS by texting "WELCOME" to 732-HURDLER, or (732) 487-3537! JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP LEAVE ME A VOICE MESSAGE! Whether you just want to say hi or have a question you want to ask, I’d love to hear from you! Bonus: Your listener question could be answered in an upcoming episode of the show! P.S. No topics are off limits.

Goal setting can be super intimidating, and you're not alone if you're not entirely sure where to start. Today, I'm connecting with Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, a psychology expert and life coach who knows a thing or two about going after big things. We get into what you ~need~ to do before you set a goal, the important list you should make when writing yours down, and tap into the real purpose of them — finding happiness. Plus: How to know when to walk away from a goal, what to do if you hit a hurdle mid-pursuit, and the important must-do thing for once you've conquered your big to-do. SOCIAL @_drbryant @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS BaronFig | Head to Baronfig.com/hurdle and use code "HURDLE21" to get 20 percent off your purchase of $25 or more. GOODR | Go to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use the code "HURDLE15" for 15 percent off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE to the Hurdle SMS by texting "WELCOME" to 732-HURDLER, or (732) 487-3537! JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP LEAVE ME A VOICE MESSAGE! Whether you just want to say hi or have a question you want to ask, I’d love to hear from you! Bonus: Your listener question could be answered in an upcoming episode of the show! P.S. No topics are off limits.

On May 7, 2021, Will Valderrama (called Willy by some of his friends) found out that he has Multiple Sclerosis (MS). On May 10, while at in-person treatment at Weill Cornell, he signed up for a marathon. At the time, he was in a wheel chair — unable to walk in a straight line. Fast forward five months and a lot of difficult moments: On October 16, not only did he run that marathon — but he conquered it, racing through Atlantic City, New Jersey in 4 hours, 22 minutes. When I saw the video of him crossing the finish line, I knew I needed to have him on the show to tell his story.  Today, we get into it all, from what it was like to start experiencing MS symptoms and getting a diagnosis to training while symptomatic. Plus: How he had to change his day-to-day, the debate of whether or not to move from his Brooklyn home, and a complete rundown of race day. This was truly an honor, to hear from Willy and to be able to share his vulnerability with the Hurdle community. I am more empathetic because of this conversation, and I'm forever inspired by his story of grit and determination. SOCIAL @willyvalderrama @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS DAILY HARVEST | Use "hurdlepod" for up to $40 off your first box at DailyHarvest.com Revtown | Head to RevtownUSA.com to check out my favorite denim! SUBSCRIBE to the Hurdle SMS by texting "WELCOME" to 732-HURDLER, or (732) 487-3537! JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP LEAVE ME A VOICE MESSAGE! Whether you just want to say hi or have a question you want to ask, I’d love to hear from you! Bonus: Your listener question could be answered in an upcoming episode of the show! P.S. No topics are off limits.

This week has been a whirlwind, eh? Welcome, to all of the new Hurdlers listening to the show! On the 5-MINUTE FRIDAY segment, I typically just share a story from my week, then answer a listener question. This week, I'm talking about ~finally~ getting back into journaling, and navigating the holidays when you've got a little bit of family turbulence.  SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 from Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get five FREE travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. Beam | Head to BeamOrganics.com/hurdle and use code "HURDLE" for 35 percent off your first month of Beam Dream. SUBSCRIBE to the Hurdle SMS by texting "WELCOME" to 732-HURDLER, or (732) 487-3537! JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP LEAVE ME A VOICE MESSAGE! Whether you just want to say hi or have a question you want to ask, I’d love to hear from you! Bonus: Your listener question could be answered in an upcoming episode of the show! P.S. No topics are off limits.

We all navigate hurdles on the run. In this live conversation inside of Hub Seventeen at lululemon on Fifth Avenue, I break down how to navigate them with some fellow members of the New York running community leading up to the New York Marathon on November 7. From fueling and safety to navigating getting involved in a run crew and how to set smart goals — this conversation is full of laughs and leaves no stone unturned. A huge thanks to: Matt James, lululemon ambassador Cheryl Donald, chairperson of Brooklyn Track Club Tim West, founder of Bandit Running Melody Westen, SVP of Development and Marketing for Back on My Feed As well as a slew of great sponsors for raffle prizes which raised $750 in donations for Back on My Feet: Inside Tracker, Athletic Greens, LMNT, Beam, MOTIV NY, Bandit Running, and lululemon.  SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @mattjames919 @blackpearlruns @west @backonmyfeet @melody1127 OFFERS WELCOME HYPERICE TO THE HURDLE FAMILY! Head on over to Hyperice.com and use the code "HURDLE10" at checkout for 10 percent off Hyperice tech including NormaTec and Hypervolt.  SUBSCRIBE to the Hurdle SMS by texting "WELCOME" to 732-HURDLER, or (732) 487-3537! JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP LEAVE ME A VOICE MESSAGE! Whether you just want to say hi or have a question you want to ask, I’d love to hear from you! Bonus: Your listener question could be answered in an upcoming episode of the show! P.S. No topics are off limits.

First things first: Let me reiterate that both Harley and myself agree that travel is to be enjoyed. Indulgent! You don't need to spend your time away entirely focused on your health and wellness routine — however there are small tweaks you can make to your day-to-day that can help you find balance on the move, and maybe even better enjoy your travels.  Harley Pasternak is a wellness expert, bestselling author, and past Hurdle guest who knows a thing or two about staying healthy on the road — traveling often for his partnerships with the Four Seasons (and, keeping some of your favorite A-listers in shape!). Today, we're talking healthy travel habits from the plane to the hotel. Plus: What we both bring with us on the road to feel our best (teeny equipment, supplements), and why it's important NOT to freak out over vacation weight gain. Also: Shout out to Harley's new offering at the Four Seasons Resort & Residences Los Cabos at Costa Palmas: Baja Body Reset by Harley Pasternak. For more information on the December retreat, click here. SOCIAL @harleypasternak @fsloscabos @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 from Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get five FREE travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. Beam | Head to BeamOrganics.com/hurdle and use code "HURDLE" for 35 percent off your first month of Beam Dream. SUBSCRIBE to the Hurdle SMS by texting "WELCOME" to 732-HURDLER, or (732) 487-3537! JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP LEAVE ME A VOICE MESSAGE! Whether you just want to say hi or have a question you want to ask, I’d love to hear from you! Bonus: Your listener question could be answered in an upcoming episode of the show! P.S. No topics are off limits.