Hurdle with Emily Abbate

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#HURDLEMOMENT: London Marathon Recap Oct 05, 2022

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I came. I ran. I conquered. I went into this race convinced I'd end up in the med tent, and finishing is something I'll forever be proud of. Not just because of the mental grit that it took, but because of the emotional and mental growth it exhibited. Today, I'm giving you the full rundown.

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Essential Lessons From 3 Months Of Attending Regular Physical Therapy

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223. Taylor Townsend, Pro Tennis Player Oct 03, 2022

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Taylor Townsend was once asked to take time off from playing tennis competitively by the USTA to go "work on her health" (despite being the No. 1 junior tennis player in the world). Fast forward, today she's a new mom and recently played in the doubles final at the US Open. For episode 223, I'm talking to Taylor all about body acceptance and how she stands as a role model to women everywhere. We also chat about what it was like coming back to sport after pregnancy, the badass catsuit she dawned in her recent matches, and what she's looking forward to next.

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#HURDLEMOMENT: Essential Lessons From 3 Months Of Attending Regular Physical Therapy Sep 28, 2022

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I spent the last three months going to Motiv, a physical therapy studio, on Wednesday mornings. With the London Marathon on Sunday, I'm bringing my physcial therapist, Luke Greenberg — co-founder of MOTIV — on the show to talk about what the experience was like for me. Super grateful for the five big lessons I learned throughot this experience, which we recap in this episode. From the importance of body awareness and commitment to "homework," to what Luke learned from working with me, this is an important listen for anyone in pursuit of a goal (especially, when dealing with some wonkiness of their own).

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222. Sarah Sturm, Pro Cyclist Sep 26, 2022

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For the past 5 years, Sarah Sturm has trusted her gut and pursued a career as a professional cyclist. But it wasn't until recently that she took the leap of faith, leaving her 9-to-5 job as a designer to hit the saddle full-time. For episode 222, she tells us about that transition, and how she got started — stumbling into the best collegiate cycling program in the country. She also talks about what "doing good" means to her, gives us the lowdown on enneagrams, and dishes on all the expert-backed tips that beginner cyclists need to know. Hint: Leave the underwear behind.

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Feeling Both Frustrated & Fine At The Same Time Sep 23, 2022

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One week left, and the emotions have definitely arrived.

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Turning the Page With Coach Chris Bennett
183. Shalane Flanagan, Live at the New York City Marathon
The Chicago Marathon, A Recap

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#HURDLEMOMENT: How Your Diet Impacts Your Mood With Daina Trout, Co-Founder of Health-Ade Sep 21, 2022

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Today I am sitting down with Daina Trout. She’s the co-founder and Chief Mission Officer of Health-Ade, as well as their in-house nutritionist. Daina has spent her adult life dedicated to finding and sharing health and wellness through food. Founded in 2012, Health-Ade Kombucha is a multi-million-dollar success that retails in 45,000 stores across the country. Known for their bubbly beverages that are good for your gut, Health-Ade is one of the fastest-growing refrigerated functional beverage brands in the country. For today’s episode, of course Daina and I talk about how she got into the kombucha business, but most of our chat is focused on how diet and mood are connected — plus the difference between pre-pro-and postbiotics. (I have a feeling some of you have never heard of post biotics before.)

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221. Allyson Felix, 5X Olympian, Co-Founder of Saysh Sep 19, 2022

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Season 11, we've made it! 221 numbered episodes, 530+ in the catalogue — and a whole lot of gratitude. To celebrate: Welcome the most decorated track and field athlete of all time, Allyson Felix, back to the show (peep her first appearance, here). For today's season premiere episode, we talk about what it feels to be retired, explore the word "legacy" and how Felix wants to be remembered, plus unpack what it's been like for her to start her company Saysh with brother Wes Felix from scratch. She also talks about one of the most challenging moments in her career as an athlete. Plus: A little bit on Saysh's maternal returns policy and what the 7-time gold medalist is looking forward to next.

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: You Get What You Give Sep 09, 2022

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Ran into an unexpected surprise on Wednesday, and it was a necessary and welcomed reminder. Plus: How to better organize your day for max productivity.

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#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Beat Anxiety & Nerves Before Your Next Run (Or Really, Any Time) Sep 07, 2022

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Got a listener question recently that prompted me to flesh out a #hurdlemoment on how to navigate anxiety and worries that go hand-in-hand with gearing up for a big, scary [insert life event]. This particular hurdler wanted to know about navigating pre-run jitters, but the lessons and takeaways in this episode are certainly applicable for anyone gearing up for a big, scary hurdle.

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220. Valarie Allman, Discus Olympic Champion Sep 06, 2022

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For Valarie Allman, discus wasn't something she anticipated getting into from a young age. Once a dancer, she fell into the sport when offered a plate at her high school team's pasta party. The rest? Is history. Now an Olympic Champion and recently earning bronze at the World Championships, Allman — an Asics athlete —opens up about her journey in episode 220. She shares what it's been like training as a throwing athlete, and her big hopes for the future. Plus, we have a lengthy discussion about how it feels to come up short on your goals, and how to shift your mindset going forward to use your #hurdlemoments to your advantage.

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