Hurdle with Emily Abbate

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RUN WEEK: Everything You Need to Know About The Long Run With Coach Jess Movold May 31, 2021

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Welcome to Run Week on Hurdle! In celebration of Global Running Day on Wednesday, June 2, I’m bringing five back-to-back episodes dedicated to the sport that changed my life. That’s not an exaggeration. As many of you know, I started running back in college with a half-mile every single day for a summer. Over the years, that half mile became a mile, that mile became a 5K, and well — now I’m a nine-time marathoner and certified run coach via the United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy. I know we have a lot of runners in the Hurdle community, and I made it pretty clear at the start of season 6 that my goal is to cover all areas of wellness. But, I couldn’t let this week go by without doing something special.

I’m super amped about the line-up of guests this week kicking off with Jess Movold. She’s known by many as a coach for Runner’s World, based here in New York, and a long-time friend of mine. Today we are chatting about the long run, what it is and how it can differ in length depending on your goals, how to do it better, strategies that you can implement on this particular workout to better slay your next race, and so much more. She’s also got a pretty rough first marathon story to share with all of you, which includes and unfortunate incident with some white shorts (you may be able to guess where this one is going.)

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: On Getting Stuck In the Pouring Rain May 28, 2021

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I went to my first fitness class in something like 14 months on Wednesday night, and it just so happened to pour rain on me. Fun fact: It was amazing — and an essential reminder that sometimes you can't control everything and that's OK.

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#HURDLEMOMENT: Answering Your Listener Questions! May 26, 2021

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You asked, I answered. Popping in today to answer a slew of listener questions, talking about marathon training, working alone (and how to stave off loneliness), nutrition myths, running shoes, and so much more.

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160. Lori Harder, Self-Love Specialist, Author & Founder of Lite Pink May 24, 2021

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Today I’m talking with Lori Harder. She’s a self-love specialist, host of the Forbes top-rated podcast”Earn Your Happy,” founder of the bliss project, author of A Tribe Called Bliss, founder of Lite Pink, a new spiked seltzer company — yeah, she does a lot. Her story is super inspiring — raised in a very small town with an extremely restrictive religion, she struggled with depression, obesity, and being bullied by the other kids. As she came into her own, she decided to go after what excited her: Fitness. Thus she began competing in fitness competitions, striving to win top honors and land major magazine covers. After years in a destructive industry, she made a massive pivot into the self-love arena, working with women to help them harness and appreciate their big potential. In today's episode, we talk about everything from how she grew her multiple businesses to her biggest tips to coming into your own power.

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#HURDLEMOMENT: On Returning Back to 'Normal' May 19, 2021

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Things are opening. Life is happening. Masks are less frequent. (You get the idea.) For today's episode of #HURDLEMOMENT, I'm offering up my best-practice tips for easing back into the swing of things at your pace.

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Info: It's official, you've committed to the 13.1- or 26.2-mile race that will change your life. As the reality sinks in, so do the questions and we've got the answers! We'll sit down with Amber Rees and Lindsey Clayton of Brave Body Project and talk through the entire training process — from finding the right training plan and paces, to the long run and training nutrition, to race day tips and everything in between.

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159. Victoria Garrick, Mental Health Advocate & Podcaster May 17, 2021

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Excited to welcome Victoria Garrick to the show today, host of Real Pod, former D1 volleyball player at USC, mental health advocate (the list goes on!). Garrick went viral after she gave a Ted Talk as a junior, highlighting the mental struggles many college athletes go through — labeling these as the “hidden opponent." In today's episode, she talks me through how she navigated her mental health journey, at times battling disordered eating, deep depression, and a packed schedule leaving little-to-no time for herself. We also address some helpful resources for anyone struggling to prioritize theirs — including inspiring professionals including psychologists and psychiatrists offering up free tools for the masses — as well as what it was like for Garrick to go on anti-depressants (and then, come off of them). Plus: How she navigates being someone that others look to for advice, and how she squashes negative self-talk.

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Manhattan, It's Been Real May 14, 2021

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I never thought that I'd move to Brooklyn. Ever. But, here we are. I've never been more sure of something in my life, but that doesn't mean I'm not scared and experiencing ALL of the feels. In today's episode, I'm talking you through a teary-eyed run I had on Thursday, and sharing where my head's at going into a huge transition.

PROMPT: When was the last time you felt equal parts scared and excited?

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#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Make Friends As An Adult May 12, 2021

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This is probably one of the most popular topics I get DMs and emails about. I totally get it, because making friends as you get older is tough stuff! I'm calling in my dear friend Kristina Rodulfo to chat about this: She's the beauty director at Women's Health (and your new BFF!). We rap about tips for making friends and best-practice strategies that have worked for both of us. We also talk about the importance of not having surface-level relationships, and how to know when you should walk away from a budding friendship that may not be serving you. Plus: Things to remember about your friends who ~may~ be in relationships, and how to navigate being friend dumped.

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158. Hillary Allen, Ultra Runner May 10, 2021

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It was a no-brainer for me to kick off season six (!) with Hillary Allen, an ultra runner who survived a near-fatal #hurdlemoment in 2017. During a skyrace in Norway — which is essentially a run that involves massive vertical gain and direct ascents over steep, technical terrain — she slipped and fell from a ridge. Cue a 50-foot free fall followed by a nasty tumble, more than 100 feet further down jagged rocks.

In today's episode, she talks to us about how she got to that point — born in Colorado and falling in love the outdoors from a young age, then trail running while working on her masters degree. That hobby turned into a full-blown career, leading her to become one of the best mountain ultra runners in the world. She talks us through the details of that accident, bracing for impact and landing in a hospital with 14 broken bones. She gets honest about the road to recovery, which was more than just physical, admitting that there were times in the months that followed where she didn’t want to live. Grateful that Hillary, new author of Out And Back, is here with us to tell us this story. Bonus: trail running advice for newbies and a great perspective on the “right” way to get over any hurdle.

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MOTHERHOOD IN FOCUS: Emily's Mom Deena Abbate On the Importance of Cherishing Every Day May 09, 2021

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It's Mother's Day, so what better time than now to bring a conversation with my mom to the feed. Part of this week's MOTHERHOOD IN FOCUS series, I'm grateful for the opportunity to finally sit down with my mom and a microphone to hear more about her story. We talk about a bunch of stuff, from what life was like for her before having me, what it was like to move back and forth between the two coasts and wind up in Connecticut, how she felt going back to work after having my brother and me, and where she hopes to see me in the next 10 years. Also: Her proudest moments, minor parenting mishaps, and how she feels about me being a "public" person.

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