Hurdle with Emily Abbate

No one should have to live with chronic pain. That's something Dr. Adam Tenforde of Mass General Brigham sports medicine and I agree about. For this week's episode, I'm talking to the assistant professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School about all things plantar fasciitis. Questions we cover: What is plantar fasciitis? What are the primary symptoms of plantar fasciitis? What causes plantar fasciitis and who gets it? How do doctors diagnose plantar fasciitis? How is plantar fasciitis treated? Home remedies for plantar fasciitis SOCIAL @adamtenfordemd ⁠⁠@emilyabbate⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@hurdlepodcast⁠⁠ OFFERS LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your 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.

I never talk about dating, but here I am. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Everything a Beginner Cyclist Needs to Know With Alison Tetrick Priority Bicycles ⁠⁠Try Future for 50% off⁠⁠ 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.

From a young age, Vashti Cunningham knew she was destined to go above and beyond — literally. After first attempting the high jump in fourth grade, the Las Vegas native ultimately went on to become one of the best women in the sport in the world. Now a two-time Olympian and six-time national champion, Vashti talks about how her faith guides her, what it was like to come up short at the 2023 World Championships, and what it was like being raised by two pastors. Plus: the pride she takes in representing her sponsors Nike and Red Bull, and how she hopes people feel when they leave a discussion with her. SOCIAL @vashtizzle ⁠⁠@emilyabbate⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@hurdlepodcast⁠⁠ OFFERS AG1 | Had to ⁠drinkag1.com/hurdle⁠ to get five free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your purchase. LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to get a free sample pack 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.

High on the gratitude list: Tokyo Marathon, here I come! Talking about how I had to do something that I didn't want to do yesterday — and it ended up really working out for me. Trusting the process isn't always easy, but when we can let go of how we think things "should" be and embrace how things are, a lot of possibilities open up. Also: Answering a listener question on how to keep white sneakers white (well, how I do, anyway). MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ⁠Try Future for 50% off⁠ 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.

Diana Flores wants the world to know that football isn't just a man's game. The captain and quarterback of the Mexican flag football national team and world champion is making waves — showing young women everywhere that there's room for them on the field and beyond. An ambassador for the NFL, Flores made headlines last year during Super Bowl LVII in the commercial Run With it, promoting flag football as an Olympic sport in 2028. And now? It's officially in the Los Angeles Games. In today's episode, she talks about why she chose to invest herself in this particular sport from a young age, how it feels to be working with some of her childhood idols, and how she feels about breaking records while inspiring a generation of young girls. SOCIAL @dianaflres33 ⁠@emilyabbate⁠ ⁠@hurdlepodcast⁠ OFFERS LMNT | Head 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.

Talking about how it feels to feel like a pre-pandemic version of myself, reflecting on a whirlwind 365, and answering a listener question on what to do after you achieve a big athletic goal. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Try Future for 50% off 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.

One in four Americans are aware of the sober curious movement, and 34% said they were trying to drink less in 2023. To chat about this, I called on Dr. Sarah Wakeman, the senior medical director for substance use disorder at Mass General Brigham and a national thought leader in treatment for substance use disorders. In this episode, we define sober curiosity, learn about alcohol use disorder, and how to decide whether a sober-curious lifestyle is right for you. Plus: How to talk to friends and family about your alcohol choices, whether there's truth to the "red wine is good for you" line we've been hearing for years, how many drinks are acceptable under the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, and how alcohol really impacts on the body. SOCIAL ⁠@drsarahwakeman ⁠@emilyabbate⁠ ⁠@hurdlepodcast⁠ OFFERS AG1 | Had to drinkag1.com/hurdle to get five free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your 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.

I didn't work out for five days last week. Talking about that decision, why it was good for me, and answering a listener question about winter training. 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.

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. Bringing back this classic 2021 episode in honor of the New York City Marathon, in which 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. SOCIAL ⁠@shalaneflanagan ⁠⁠⁠@emilyabbate⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@hurdlepodcast⁠⁠⁠ OFFERS STRAVA | Visit ⁠⁠strava.com/hurdle30⁠⁠ and you’ll get a free 30-day Strava subscription! GOODR | Visit ⁠⁠Goodr.com/Hurdle⁠⁠ or use "HURDLE" at checkout to get free shipping on your next purchase JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP⁠⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You are experiencing overwhelm, but it does not define you and it isn't permanent. I promise. Sharing my two strategies for navigating overwhelm. Plus: Answering a listener question about friendship breakups. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE NYC Hurdler Huddle Strava x TOGETHXR panel 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.

There are few things that I can do in 14:19. Alicia Monson can run a whole 5K. The OAC teammate and runner for ON has had quite a 365, setting the American records in the 3K, 5K, and 10K. For episode 271, she's talking about how: What her training looks like, how she feels about spending so much time on the road, and what she's doing to find her calm when she's thrust out of her routine. Plus: She chats about her favorite ON sneakers, love for musicals, and how she spends her off-time. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ⁠TOGETHXR on Strava⁠ ⁠RSVP for the Shakeout Run & Panel on November 4⁠ SOCIAL @monsonalicia ⁠⁠@emilyabbate⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@hurdlepodcast⁠⁠ OFFERS STRAVA | Visit ⁠strava.com/hurdle30⁠ and you’ll get a free 30-day Strava subscription! GOODR | Visit ⁠Goodr.com/Hurdle⁠ or use "HURDLE" at checkout to get free shipping on your next purchase JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP⁠ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leave it to some time unplugged to do an audit about the turbulence in my life I'm settling with. And, I'm not just talking street noise, either. Also: Answering a listener question about how I get and stay creative. Important question: What are you settling for because making a change is uncomfortable? 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.

Brianna Cope was born with a deformed left hand. For years, she used to hide it under the water while surfing or clench her fist in public, hoping to avoid unwanted questions. After a childhood filled with bullying and unwanted attention – she finally got fed up. And so, she channeled her struggle into success and hit the waves, finding major success as a surfer. And along the way? Learned to embrace what she calls her "small hand" and show up as her beautiful, authentic self. For episode 270, Brianna shares how bullying drastically changed her outlook on life, how she navigated the pandemic when she lost a number of her sponsorships, and how she feels training for her first marathon in New York City on November 5. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE TOGETHXR on Strava RSVP for the Shakeout Run & Panel on November 4 SOCIAL @briannacope ⁠ ⁠@emilyabbate⁠ ⁠@hurdlepodcast⁠ OFFERS STRAVA | Visit strava.com/hurdle30 and you’ll get a free 30-day Strava subscription! GOODR | Visit Goodr.com/Hurdle or use "HURDLE" at checkout to get free shipping on your next 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.

Coming in with the first 5MF of season 15 to give you the full rundown of what's tweaking with the show going forward. Also, a story about how I'm approaching perspective with so much disheartening news lately. Plus! My favorite listener question to date, answering what has anchored me in (almost) 6 years of Hurdle. 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.

From the moment I first read Diego's writing, I was enamored. The opportunity to start off season 15 with his interview is a true honor. For episode 269, Diego — known to his millions of followers at Yung Pueblo, which stands for "young people" — opens up about his inspiration for writing. He talks about immigrating to this country, growing up in poverty, and his battle with drugs in college that lead him to a massive #hurdlemoment and life change — ultimately taking on meditation and completely pivoting toward a more holistic, healthier lifestyle. He shares the inspiration for his latest book, The Way Forward, and offers up advice on how to prioritize and communicate better within relationships. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Hurdle Episode One: Emily's Story SOCIAL @yung_pueblo @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS LMNT | Head 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.

A fun conversation with a local yesterday about dating (!!) has me reflecting on a season of priorities. Plus: Answering a question about running without music. 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.

What. A. Time. Popping in with a recap from my recent race in Berlin, in which I completed my fifth marathon major in 3:58:43. So amped on this, a major comeback from injury, and such a special moment for me personally after a difficult couple years. I share what I take into consideration for traveling to run an international race, the precautions I took from the beginning of the year to battle plantar fasciitis and train for this safely, how I worked with my expert team (podiatrist, physical therapist, acupuncturist), and so much more. Plus: The lowdown on what exactly went down during the race on September 24, what it felt like to pace someone else to their big goal, and the ever-lovely answer to the "what's next?" question. The Chicago Marathon, A Recap Everything You Need to Know About Acupuncture Luke, My Physical Therapist, In the Studio Answering Your Questions SOCIAL@emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS UCAN | Head to UCAN.co/Hurdle to get a free sample pack LMNT | Head 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.

It's always such a joy to sit down with my dear friend and the brilliantly multi-faceted Robin Arzón, and today we are talking all about goal setting. Just in time for the release of her new empowerment journal Welcome, Hustler, Robin talks about her first memories of journaling and how she later saw it as a way to claim agency and ownership of her life. We talk about auditing your whole health — physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually — to then jumpstart Robin's 5-step process on goal setting. Robin takes us through each step of her process and provides tactical, actionable tips on how to generate momentum through from ideation to goal completion. If you are someone who likes to set goals and is looking to define your own finish line, but craves a framework to do so, this episode is the for you. Grab Robin's journal Welcome, Hustler: An Empowerment Journal SOCIAL @robinnyc@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be a good person ... and the security folks may let you keep your anti-chafe spray. Sharing a special moment I had at the airport on Thursday, and answering a listener question about what changes when I gear up to travel and run a race.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.

Victoria Arlen is no stranger to hurdles. At age 11, the now-ESPN host developed two rare conditions known as transverse myelitis and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. As a result, she quickly lost the ability to walk, speak, eat, and move. She slipped into a vegetative state, and her parents were told numerous times that they should “let go” and that their daughter would never be the same. Fast forward four years, and Victoria beat all odds to make a miraculous recovery. She returned to life, albeit in a wheelchair, and soon found success as an athlete scoring a gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle at the 2012 London Paralympic games, as well as her dream job at ESPN — reporting for the X Games and Special Olympics. In today’s episode, she talks about the biggest miracle of all: defying the odds yet again and after spending nearly a decade in a wheelchair paralyzed from the waist down, to learn how to walk — and ultimately dance and run. She talks about her stint on Dancing With The Stars, the non-profit she started with her mother to help others get a second chance at life, and how she stayed optimistic even in her darkest days. SOCIAL @arlenv1 @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Hurdler Meet-up in Berlin: 9/23, Saturday, 1 p.m. at Charlie’s Beach (Schützenstraße 2, 10117 Berlin, Germany) Victoria’s Victory Foundation OFFERS GOODR | Head to Goodr.com/ and use code “HURDLE” for free shipping LMNT | Head 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.

Another chapter, conquered. Sharing a difficult goodbye from my week, plus answering a listener question about how to upkeep a fitness routine amidst chaotic life changes. 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.

These days, Shawn Johnson East is prepping for baby no. 3 (!!). But in 2008, she was a 16-year-old chasing after big Olympic dreams. The 4-time medalist is on the show today reflecting on what it was like to find success at a young age, and shares what it was like for her to adjust after Beijing to "normal" life post-sport. We talk about her comeback, her thoughts on working with a therapist, and what it's been like to shift into a new chapter as a mother, wife, and speaker. Plus: How she's embraced her body after years of battling disordered eating, and what she's most excited for right now. SOCIAL @shawnjohnson@emilyabbate⁠⁠ @hurdlepodcast⁠ OFFERS FUTURE | Head to TryFuture.co/Hurdle to get your first month for 50% off LMNT | Head 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.

Talking about the future of Hurdle and deviating from the plan. Plus: Answering a listener question about how to own your worth at work. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 124. Jesse Israel, Founder of The Big Quiet The Big Quiet 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.

These days, Katie Schide is living in France pursuing her passion as a professional trail runner. And, it's paying off — last year she took home the win at Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB), a roughly 171-kilometer (about 106 miles) trail race with 10,000 meters of elevation gain. And just last week? She came in second at the UTMB OCC 50K, showing that she's got some range in the mountains. For episode 265, she's talking about how she got so good at this sport, growing up loving the outdoors in Maine and ultimately moving to Europe to immerse herself fully in the culture with partner and fellow trail athlete Germain Granger. Schide talks about what it’s like to live and work with Granger abroad in a small town without many other English-speaking residents, and how the duo decides who does what race and when. Plus, she talks about getting her PHD in geology and how training and nutritional needs vary from race to race. Plus: Her best advice for anyone who wants to get on the trails themselves. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 187. Courtney Dauwalter, Pro Trail Runner Feetures Socks SOCIAL @katieschide@emilyabbate⁠⁠ @hurdlepodcast⁠ OFFERS FUTURE | Head to TryFuture.co/Hurdle to get your first month for 50% off LMNT | Head 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.

Reflecting on a big pitch that turned into a big opportunity here this week in Chamonix. Plus: Answering a listener question about the tools I use to help with plantar fasciitis. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Gaiam Foot Roller Tiger Tail Roller (This is the 11-inch I use for travel, but they make bigger ones!) Protalus Elite Insoles 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.

Go to the YouTube comments on yoga instructor Jessamyn Stanley's most recent Gatorade commercial, and there are people from all over the world having a conversation on whether or not she should be moving the way that she does, critiquing her size and clothing options. It's nothing new to Stanley, who — as a "queer, fat, yogi" (her words, not mine) has learned to overlook the hate from others in pursuit of helping individuals everywhere feel more comfortable moving their body. For episode 264, she talks about the hilarious way she first experienced yoga, and why she decided to start an OnlyFans account to do it naked not all that long ago. Plus: A special conversation on accepting what is, commiserating about our experiences on WW as teenagers, and what it's like to be at the forefront of the body liberation movement. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Every Body Yoga Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance SOCIAL @mynameisjessamyn @emilyabbate⁠⁠ @hurdlepodcast⁠ 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.

The tools and strategies I use to come back to calm and give back to myself in between big opportunities. Plus: Answering a listener question on my favorite running underwear. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE OPEN | Head to WithOpen.com/Hurdle to get 30 days free. @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.

Chase Ealey is a force to be reckoned with. In today’s episode, the 2022 World Champion talks about navigating a negative body image in college, being made to feel that she wasn’t a true athlete because of her size. She also stresses the importance of being mindful of the people closest to her, what it felt like for her to sign her first Nike contract, and her hopes for young women in sport moving forward. SOCIAL @chasepoosp @emilyabbate⁠⁠ @hurdlepodcast⁠ OFFERS FUTURE | Head to TryFuture.co/Hurdle to get your first month for 50% off LMNT | Head 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.

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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.

When it comes to being a multi-hyphenate, Emma Lovewell loves the diverse aspects of her life today as a fitness instructor, author, and speaker (to name a few). In today's episode, she discusses how she never had an in-house job until she landed her gig at Peloton and what it felt like to find that sort of stability. The new author of Live, Learn, Love Well also talks about life before the bike — working different opportunities in the dance, modeling, and fitness world to make ends meet, and the specific email that changed everything. Plus: What she sees when she looks in the mirror today, her morning routine tips to kick off the day right, and what she's most looking forward to now that the book tour is winding down. SOCIAL ⁠⁠@emmalovewell⁠ @emilyabbate⁠⁠ @hurdlepodcast⁠ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 7/27 Hurdler Huddle 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 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.

What better time for a pulse check than the top of a new season? Today, I'm chatting on how I manage to stay afloat when overwhelm kicks in. Plus: Answering a listener question about goals for the next 5/10 years. 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.

I've been dealing with plantar fasciitis for the better part of a year now. In today's episode, I'm answering all of your questions, including: How do I know when to reel things in? How am I navigating training for a marathon when I'm "still" injured? How do I deal with the loneliness that comes with injury? What is the worst running injury I've ever had? What's next? ... and more! SOCIAL@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcast OFFERSLMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack with your 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.

Season 14, HELLO! Kicking things off with Paralympic swimmer Jessica Long. Born without legs in Russia and adopted at an early age, to say Jess has learned how to deal with adversity would be an understatement. For episode 258, she talks about what it's been like to learn true perseverance in pursuit of her big dreams, and how she shows up when the hurdles keep coming. Plus: How she manages her own big expectations, what it was like to step into her own beyond being a top athlete, how it felt to be featured in a 2021 Toyota Super Bowl commercial, and why her new partnership with Ally is so meaningful. To learn more about Ally, click here. SOCIAL @jessicatatianalong@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcast OFFERSAG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchaseUCAN | 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.

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Leading into my next marathon training block, I decided it was smart to do a blood test via InsideTracker. As a result, I asked Michelle Darian, RD and Marketing Manager for Science and Product at InsideTracker on the show. This is so much bigger than interpreting ~my~ results, though. For this episode, we focus on understanding what inflammation is, why we want some (but not a lot), and how to reduce or lessen it in a safe way via both environmental and dietary shifts. Plus: Why we need to be cognizant about what's going on in our bodies, how iron and ferritin can impact women — especially within exercise, and more. SOCIAL @insidetracker@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcast OFFERSInsideTracker | Head to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle to get 20% off the entire store Subscribe to the Weekly Hurdle 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.

Ajla Tomljanović knows the hardships of injury all-too-well. For this week's episode, I sit down with one of the best tennis players of her time to chat about the highs and lows of taking time off, and how it feels for her to take a back seat after a runaway year in 2022 defeating legend Serena Williams in her final match at the U.S. Open. She shares a lot about her mentality on and off the court, plus how it feels to have so many eyes on her as a rising star. Plus: How she knows when the "right" time will be to get back into the game after a nagging knee injury, and why she adores training with Omorpho's weighted gear. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Omorpho SOCIAL @ajlatom@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcast OFFERSAG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchaseLMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack with your 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.

Last week, I ditched a workout. And honestly? Best decision I could've made. Also: Answering a listener question on how I chose my life coaching certification program. 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.

LaChina Robinson went through a quarter-life crisis, as she puts it, that changed everything for her. A former college basketball player, the now-Atlanta-based journalist wasn't exactly sure what laid ahead in her professional cards come her mid 20's. And so, she asked a lot of questions and sought out feedback, which ultimately lead her down a path of persuing her passions as a WNBA analyst. For episode 256, LaChina talks about her experience with depression, offers up her advice for anyone navigating an unexpected pivot, and shares what it's like to be recognized for her efforts as a Black sports broadcaster. Plus: Her biggest takeaways from decades of networking and the advice she'd offer her younger self knowing what she knows now. SOCIAL @lachinarobinson @emilyabbate⁠ ⁠@hurdlepodcast⁠ OFFERS LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack with your 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.

This week I was reminded of the power of perseverance and determination, and I'm here with a reminder that life is so much more than the highlight reel you see on social media. Also: Answering a listener question about tips and tricks for beginner cyclists. 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.

Last week I sat down with Nike Running coach Jes Woods live at Nike's New York headquarters to answer your big running questions in honor of Global Running Day. And this week? We're bringing the live episode to the feed! In today's conversation, Jes and I tackle the tough topics — including: How do I decide what raced to run? If I only want to run three times per week, what should I be doing? How do I know if I need a run coach? And if I know I want one, how do I choose one? What are the best sneakers? Do I need different sneakers for different types of running? I don't need to start training for X race until X date. What should I do until then? + more! SOCIAL@emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @jeslynnyc 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.