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Have you ever been tired of your own BS? Yeah, I got there a couple weeks ago, prompting this special installment of #HURDLEMOMENT. Today, I’m chatting you through my simple strategies on how to stop making excuses and then, go after what you want. It may not feel easy, and perhaps it isn’t, but that doesn’t mean you’re not capable of making a change. I chat about where excuses come from in the first place, and how to brave that #hurdlemoment and get past the tipping point. Also: Setting SMART goals and a special suggestion for propelling you toward your biggest aspirations. SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Daily Harvest | Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code “HURDLE25” at checkout to get $25 dollars off your first box.

There’s no debating: Ash Wilking is a force. Today, she’s inspiring so many as a Rumble instructor and Nike trainer, but in episode 107, we talk about her humble beginnings. Movement has always been her medicine, helping her work through a slew of hurdles from a young age — from the loss of her sister at age 12 to — years later — disordered eating in college. Ash talks to me about her involvement in the pageant system and the influence that has had over her life, and we also chat about her big move from Louisiana to New York City, trading in her job in corporate America to take on the fitness industry — full steam ahead. Her vulnerability in our conversation is beautiful, her attitude is refreshing, and her honest advice on everything from following your gut to asking for help when you’re scared may be exactly what you want to hear.  SOCIAL @ashwilking @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS 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. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 22. Joey Gonzalez: CEO of Barry’s Bootcamp

This week I’m sharing one of my favorite NYC stories (and reflecting on a time when riding the subway was something I did regularly. You may have a tough time believing this one, involving a man and I exchanging glances in the subway and "re-connecting" in a super unexpected way.  PROMPT: What is one connection you’re super grateful for right now? SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Amanda Kloots on Instagram @amandakloots Amanda Kloots Go Fund Me Nick Dio on Born or Made HowSweetEats Buffalo Cauliflower Nike Pegasus 37

Last week I was laying in bed thinking about how lucky I feel to have such an outrageous community, and I realized that some of the Hurdlers may not be entirely familiar with my story. So, this week for #TBT I'm re-releasing episode 1 (!!), where I detail my personal #hurdlemoment, how I lost weight in my teen years, and grew to love running. It's a little scary, to be honest, revisiting something I recorded over 2 years ago. But, I'm feeling nostalgic and really humbled this week when I think about how far the show (and I) have come. So, here it is! As always, reach out over social if you have any Qs or a #hurdlemoment of your own to share.  ORIGINAL EPISODE SUMMARY Today I’m a wellness writer and editor, certified personal trainer, run and Spin coach. But 10 years ago as a college freshman, I was drastically overweight. In April 2007, my #hurdlemoment had me in tears confronting the scale, staring obesity in the face. By learning how to reshape my relationship with food and exercise—and believing that I was worthy of my own investment—I was able to lose 70 pounds. In Episode One, I share my story and the lessons I learned to help me live a healthier, happier, more motivated life. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast

Change is hard. Right now, we're dealing with a lot of it. A great way to boost your mood and handle tough stuff? Work out! Not exactly the easiest thing when you may not have a lot of space and you're struggling to find the motivation. Today, I'm talking you through the approach to at-home workouts that's working for me, and offering you some best-practice tips that can make the whole thing a lot more enjoyable. SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate

From a young age, Eric Glader had the entrepreneurship bug. Today, he’s the co-founder and CEO of PowerDot, a connected muscle stimulator that you can operate at home to relieve pain, recover faster, and build muscle. For me, it’s been a piece to my full-body recovery puzzle for a while, up there with my Normatec boots and Theragun — both founders have also been on the show. In episode 105, we dive into what electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) really is. Glader also shares the biggest lessons he’s learned running his own business, the importance of hiring good people and fostering community in the workplace, and a smarter way to tackle challenges that pop up — both personally and professionally. SOCIAL @mypowerdot @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode 18. Dr. Jason Wersland, Creator of the Theragun Episode 80. Gilad Jacobs, CEO NormaTec OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to athleticgreens.com/hurdle to get 20 free travel packs ($79 value) with your first purchase, no code necessary. Four Sigmatic | Go to foursigmatic.com/HURDLE or enter code “HURDLE” at checkout to receive 15% off your order. PowerDot | Go to powerdot.com and use the code “HURDLE” at checkout for 20% off.

If you’re doing this whole quarantine thing solo, you think you want company — until that company is a mouse. For 5-Minute Friday this week, I’m telling you the story about my run-in with an unwanted four-legged guest, and the important reminder it gave me about letting go of the things I can’t control. PROMPT: What is something, aside from this pandemic, that you have zero control over that you need to let go of? What is giving you stress that you could release? What is your “mouse,” per say? SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Tom Hanks at Home, NPR’s Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me! Whalebone Magazine Afternoon Delight One World: Together At Home The Power of Habit

Injuries. They suck. Sometimes, it's hard to look past the this-is-so-not-what-I-want feeling of the now, past this hiccup, and think about what's next. Well, today for #HURDLEMOMENT, I've got your back. It's pep talk time. Today, I'm popping into your feed to give you a perhaps-necessary kick in the butt, get out of your own way, and motivate you to keep your chin up. I've been getting more messages than ever asking about how to cope with injury setbacks. Take this as your necessary reminder that we can get through this hurdle, and so many others — together. SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE #HURDLEMOMENT: How to Deal With Injury OFFERS 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. LinkedIn Jobs | Find the right person for your business TODAY with LinkedIn Jobs. Get $50 off your first job post by visiting linkedin.com/hurdle, no code necessary. Power Dot | Go to PowerDot.com and use the code “HURDLE” at checkout for 20% off. Beet Elite | My new muscular endurance secret sauce. Exclusive offer for Hurdle listeners! Go to livehuman.com/hurdle and get 20% off your first purchase, no code necessary.

The should-be day for the 2020 Boston Marathon, the perfect time to release my conversation with pro runner, two-time Olympian, and 2018 Boston champ, Des Linden. These days, she’s without a doubt leading the charge in American women’s distance running, and in episode 104 we talk about how she got there. Growing up in San Diego and then running at Arizona State, she knew from a young age that this sport was her sport. Today, she walks me through so many of her major career milestones, the good — including that famous Boston win on the worst weather day ever — and the bad — the London Olympics, a tough second-place finish, and an entire month without lacing up her sneakers in the summer 2017 because it just wasn’t feeling right. Highlights: Her best advice for beginners, the biggest regret she has about this year’s Olympic marathon trials in Atlanta, and what’s next on her radar (!). Spoiler alert: This whiskey lover may need a new pair of Brooks track spikes. SOCIAL @des_linden @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Beet Elite | My new muscular endurance secret sauce. Exclusive offer for Hurdle listeners! Go to livehuman.com/hurdle and get 20% off your first purchase, no code necessary. Athletic Greens | Head to athleticgreens.com/hurdle to get 20 free travel packs ($79 value) with your first purchase, no code necessary.

Welcome to 5-Minute Fridays, a new segment from Hurdle where I share a quick story, offer you a prompt that makes you think, and share a few of my top highlights of the week — whether that’s a podcast, an app, a streaming workout, a quote — you get the idea. PLEASE, let me know what you think. Do you like this? What do you want to hear about? This week: Are you struggling with how things were “supposed” to be? Hey, I feel you. Two months ago, coronavirus wasn't here. I was celebrating Valentine's Day with a glass of wine with my best friend at my favorite restaurant, surrounded by dozens of people. And now? We're wearing masks the moment we walk outside of our homes and can't go within 6 feet of another person. I’m here to tell you that it’s OK to feel let down, sharing a story about something tough I'm going through personally. The catch: Make sure you do this one critical thing, and keep looking forward. PROMPT: What are you grateful for right this very moment? SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE In Search For the Defining Moment by Kate Borowicz for Tempo Journal The Gentleman Emily: The Cookbook Self.com Reebok Nano X