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Molly Seidel ran her first-ever full marathon on February 29, 2020. She also qualified for the Tokyo Olympics. Coming in second at the U.S. Olympic trials in Atlanta, Seidel made her biggest dreams come true — and headlines in the process. But not all that long ago, Seidel was facing some major hurdles. In episode 1-0-0 (!!!), Molly talks me through what life was like growing up with obsessive compulsive disorder and struggling with disordered eating, as well as coming back time and time again from broken bones and never-ending injuries. Her honesty is beautiful, and I couldn’t be more appreciative for her openness surrounding these difficult topics. NOTE: If you or someone you know are struggling from an eating disorder, talk to someone. Contact the National Eating Disorder Hotline at (800) 931-2237. SOCIAL @bygolly.molly @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast #THELACEUPCHALLENGE In celebration of episode 100, I’m challenging you. So many of us are feeling lonely and unsure in the wake of coronavirus, so let’s band together to move with intention. It doesn’t matter what you’re lacing up to do, all that matters is that you record it and post it to Instagram (in your stories OR feed). THE RULES: Make sure you tag @emilyabbate + @hurdlepodcast Include hashtags #thelaceup #thelaceupchallenge Challenge two friends in your post ONE WINNER (announced Friday, March 27 at 10A EST) WILL GET: - One Beam item of their choice - A WHOOP strap 3.0 - 2-month supply of Athletic Greens, Vitamin D3/K2, Fish Oil - I’ll donate $100 to the charity of your choice! OFFERS Daily Harvest | Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code “HURDLE25” at checkout to get $25 dollars off your first box. Athletic Greens | Head to athleticgreens.com/hurdle to get 20 free travel packs ($79 value) with your first purchase, no code necessary.

In celebration of episode 100, I’m challenging YOU! So many of us are feeling lonely and unsure in these difficult times, so let’s band together to move with intention. It doesn’t matter what you’re putting on your kicks to do, all that matters is that you are committed to making movement a daily habit. Enter #thelaceup, a fun thing I started doing a couple years back on Instagram. Simply sit down, tie your sneakers before doing any sort of activity or workout, snap a video, and upload it to the feed. Click here for an example. THE RULES: - Make sure you tag @emilyabbate + @hurdlepodcast - Include hashtags #thelaceup #thelaceupchallenge - Challenge two friends by tagging them in your post TO POST: 1. Open Instagram, click “add new story” on the top left by pressing the small camera icon. 2. On the bottom where it says “normal” swipe left until it is on “hands-free.” 3. Set your phone up in front of you, with sneakers at the ready. 4. Press record, and do #thelaceupchallenge 5. Post it to your story with the hashtags #thelaceup & #thelaceupchallenge. 6. Challenge two friends to do it, too! ONE WINNER (announced Friday, March 27 at 10A EST) WILL GET: - One Beam item of their choice - A WHOOP strap 3.0 - 2-month supply of Athletic Greens, Vitamin D3/K2, Fish Oil - I’ll donate $100 to the charity of your choice!

I’M TRYING SOMETHING NEW! EEEK! Welcome to 5-Minute Fridays, a new segment (maybe permanent, maybe not) that I’m bringing to you weekly in this new “normal.” It’s a phrase that I’m sure you’ve heard other content creators use this before. My goal here: In give-or-take 5 minutes, share a 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? PROMPT Who is it that you want to reconnect with? What do you want to tell them? SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE John Legend’s #togetherathome Episode 88. Andy Puddicombe, Co-founder and voice of Headspace “The Key” by Madison Ryann Ward on Spotify The One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan The Class by Taryn Toomey RATE & REVIEW HURDLE IN THE iTUNES STORE, HERE.

Lately it feels just like a lot. From the moment we wake up, the news is overwhelming. I feel as though like there aren’t enough hours in the day to do everything that I want to, and as someone that’s super type A — the uncertainty that surrounds planning and scheduling when we don’t know what’s going on in the world with ~coronavirus~ makes me feel the most on the edge. I feel as if no matter how many deep breaths I take, it isn't getting easier. Relatable, yeah? Listen. Getting overwhelmed happens. A lot of things can cause this feeling:  What's happening in the world, relationship stress, a demanding job, big life changes, a lack of sleep — the list goes on. But often, it’s just a phase. The good news is that there are strategies that we can implement to make it not feel so debilitating. And by talking about it, well, that’s the first step. For #hurdlemoment this week, I’m diving into how to manage feeling overwhelmed in five steps. SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Beam | Head to beamtlc.com to get 15 percent off your purchase using the code “HURDLE” at checkout.

You’re overwhelmed. You have questions. Covid-19 is (almost) all anyone's talking about. That’s why I connected with Dr. Darien Sutton, a trained emergency physician and host of Doctors Without Boundaries. We address questions like “is it safe to run outside?” “is it safe to do things in groups?” “how long will this last?” and “how can I better manage my anxiety?” I expect to do a few more of these during the next few weeks, so — send your questions to me either via Instagram or over email at emily@hurdle.us. SOCIAL @doctor.darien @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast

Hundred-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put,  200-meter run (day one). Running long (broad) jump, javelin throw, and 800-meter run (day two). All those events: One. Superstar. Athlete. For episode 99 (!!) I’m chatting with Georgia Ellenwood, heptathlete and Olympic hopeful. We sat down earlier this year at the Under Armour Human Performance Summit, and let me tell you — for a woman in her mid-20s, Georgia is wise beyond her years (also: stunning both inside and out). On today’s show, we talk about everything from what life was like for her growing up in the Vancouver area, crossing the border to go to college at the University Wisconsin, and the struggles she’s had along the way in her athletic career so far. We also touch on what was a major #hurdlemoment for her, dropping out of a track meet part-way through due to a bad case of plantar fasciitis, and how she didn’t let that one “failure” define her. SOCIAL @George_ahhh @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to athleticgreens.com/hurdle to get 20 free travel packs ($79 value) with your first purchase, no code necessary. 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.

In honor of International Women’s Day, I sat down with a stellar panel of inspiring women — Molly Ritterbeck (Fitness, Training, and Health Director at Runner’s World and Bicycling), Samia Akbar (Marketing Manager at New Balance), and Lindsey Clayton (Barry’s Bootcamp Senior Instructor, run coach, and founder of Brave Body Project) — to chat about how sport has made us who we are today. We swap stories about growing up with athletics, coming into our own as women, and the many, many lessons that competition has instilled in us — personally and professionally. Huge thanks to the New York Road Runners RUNCENTER for hosting us. SOCIAL @lindseyclayton23 @molritt @samia.akbar @newbalancewomen @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS New Balance | Go to newbalance.com and enter promo code “HURDLE20” at checkout to get 20 percent off your order of $100 or more.

Impostor syndrome is the pits. Loosely defined, impostor syndrome is when you feel like an impostor — but you shouldn’t. It makes you question whether you’ve only succeeded because of luck or circumstance — not because of your talent or qualifications. This feeling creeps in on even some of the most confident people, but the good news is that we all have the necessary tools to fight it. For #hurdlemoment this week, I’m chatting up strategies to navigate impostor syndrome and come out on the other side a confident, better version of yourself. SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Beam | Head to beamtlc.com to get 15 percent off your purchase using the code “HURDLE” at checkout.

There’s something undeniably contagious about Lindsey Simcik’s personality. It’s no wonder why the podcast and brand she co-founded, Almost 30, along with Krista Williams is thriving. Real talk: I had a total fangirl moment when the two of us sat down in Los Angeles recently. In episode 98, Lindsey talks to me about her upbringing, what it was like as an aspiring Broadway star (also: part-time drink-slinger) in New York City, and the unexpected proposition that had her moving to the west coast. She tells me about laying the groundwork for Almost 30, and the important steps that the duo took before going live with their big idea. We chat going on tour, being vulnerable with a whole lot of strangers, dating life woes, and so much more. If you like what you hear here, click on over to Almost 30 in the iTunes Store. SOCIAL @lindseysimcik @almost30podcast @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS 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 Almost 30 Episode 154: The Sacredness of Being Single Hurdle: Ruth Zukerman, Co-Founder Flywheel Sports Your Podcast Pro

Long runs can be really intimidating. The word “long” is also interpretive, right? Regardless of whether going “long” means tackling a 5K or 50K (or more!) — being out there for some time can get a little mundane. Don’t worry, I’ve got your back. On today’s #hurdlemoment, I’m talking you through a few of my tried-and-true strategies for making long runs more enjoyable. From teaming up with friends or joining a run club to building a playlist and setting reasonable expectations, these tricks have helped me check off eight marathons (so far!) from my bucket list. And when it feels really hard? Always remember: It all starts with a simple step, and often times that’s the scariest part. SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Beam | Head to beamtlc.com to get 15 percent off your purchase using the code “HURDLE” at checkout. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode 89: Robin Arzon, VP Fitness Programming at Peloton Episode 75: Ally Love, Founder LoveSquad & Peloton Instructor