Hurdle with Emily Abbate

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#HURDLEMOMENT: Beat Loneliness With These Essential Tips Aug 19, 2020

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Over the past 7-or-so months, we've had our fair share of challenges. One of the biggest? Dealing with loneliness while adjusting to a completely new routine. Whether you're in a relationship or flying solo, everyone deals with feeling lonely at times. In this week's #HURDLEMOMENT, I'm chatting essential strategies to get through the tough times, embrace alone time, and keep your chin up.

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125. Mirna Valerio, Runner, Speaker & Author Aug 17, 2020

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In 2008, Mirna Valerio thought she had a heart attack. It actually turned out to be an anxiety attack behind the wheel of her car — something she never thought would happen to her. At the time, her cardiologist told her that if she didn't make some major lifestyle changes, she wouldn't be around long enough to watch her son grow up. Fast forward to today, she's an avid marathoner and ultramarathoner, known to her rapid social media following as "the Mirnavator." For episode 125, we chat about everything from her backstory to what it was like running both her first 5K and the Javelina 100. We also talk about navigating injury and adjusting expectations, what it's like to be a sponsored athlete when your body is your business, and the profound impact her community has left on her life. Mirna's positivity for life is contagious. You've been warned.

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5-MINUTE-FRIDAY: The Best Date That Never Happened Aug 14, 2020

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I never really talk about dating or my personal life on the feed. This week's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY touches on a date I almost went on, so it feels like safe territory. The date never happened that helped give me the confidence boost I needed to embrace my full self.

PROMPT: What’s one personality trait you love about yourself? What is one trait about yourself you would like to change?

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Almost 30: Baring It All with The Birds Papaya
Lindsey Simcik: Founder, Almost 30
Mindset by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.
Hurdle Book Club Sign-Up Form
Bells Up Level 1: 5-Week Breathing, Bodyweight, and Bells Course for Beginners
Disclosure: Some of the items above are hyperlinked to an affiliate program. I am a (new!) participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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#HURDLEMOMENT: Everything You Need to Know About Adaptogens Aug 12, 2020

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I've included adaptogens — non-toxic plants that help the body resist stressors of all kinds — in my regular diet for over 2 years now. I know why I like them: They make me feel more capable, sort of like meditation. My stress feels more at bay, and although I may not be able to attribute that all to the herbs — I swear they help. I wanted to dive into this topic, because a lot of the products I talk about on the show include them. That's where Danielle Ryan Broida comes in, the national educator for Four Sigmatic, a registered herbalist, and holistic nutritionist. In today's #HURDLEMOMENT, we talk about adaptogen basics: What are they, what are popular types, how much is the right amount, who is safe to take them, and a few other hot questions.

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Herbalists!
Cali Leola, www.holimamma.com, email: Cali.Leola@clinicalherbalism.com (Boulder, CO)
Clare Kritter, www.clarekritter.com; IG: @winters.sister.herbals (Portland, OR based)
Heather Saba, www.heathersaba.com; email: heather.saba@clinicalherbalism.com (Boulder, CO)

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124. Jesse Israel, Founder of The Big Quiet Aug 10, 2020

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The first time I heard Jesse Israel tell his story inside the Guggenheim at The Big Quiet, I knew I wanted to know more. The second I knew more, I knew I needed to share his story with the hurdlers. Now the brains behind the mass meditation movement, Israel went to NYU and started his career doing something entirely different — heading up a record label. After signing multi-platinum artists like MGMT, the Los Angeles native started battling crippling anxiety and panic attacks. So, he took a step away from the music industry, and eventually found his way into the meditation space.

In episode 124, we chat about his journey between the two, and how he used his experience touring with big bands to concept all that The Big Quiet would become. We also talk about what it was like to host events in some of the country’s most iconic venues (including Madison Square Garden), his best-practice tips for incorporating mediation into your regular routine, and how it felt to go on tour with Oprah (!) at the beginning of this year.

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The Big Quiet’s 101 3-Part Meditation Series

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Have You Done For Yourself Lately? Aug 07, 2020

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A friend sent me a really interesting prompt last week that I'm sharing with you all today, one that I thought a lot about on my morning 5K time trial this morning. Spoiler alert: If you're not doing things for YOU, then what's the point?

PROMPT: What do you do because it matters to you? And what do you do because you want to signal something to other people?

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK
LISTEN: Zach to the Future
WATCH: Uncorked on Netflix
READ: Systemic Racism Can’t Be Fixed Without Tackling It Within Cycling from Bicycling
DOWNLOAD: Haha
BUY: WHOOP

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This month I launched Hurdle Sessions: New online seminar programming, aiming to provide Hurdlers with education surrounding topics I’m well-versed in as a veteran journalist, entrepreneur, and run coach. This week, we covered “How to Start (and Stay!) Running,” which is now available for purchase on the Hurdle website. Coming up next week on August 11 is “How to Turn Your Side Hustle into Your Main Gig.” Each Hurdle Session includes downloadable materials and a charitable donation.

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#HURDLEMOMENT: What to Eat Before, During & After A Workout Aug 05, 2020

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You asked, and McKenzie Flinchum answers. Today, I'm catching up with the RD and CPT to get the lowdown on how to properly fuel before, during, and after your workouts. We talk the ever-popular carb:protein ratio, when you should be drinking H20 versus electrolytes, what's the most important post-sweat macronutrient, and so much more. Spoiler alert: Stop. Ignoring. Carbs.

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123. Nichelle Hines, Actor, Activist & CRO at Cycle House Aug 03, 2020

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Be prepared to be ridiculously inspired. This week, I’m sitting down one-on-one with Nichelle Hines, an actor, activist, and CRO at Cycle House, an LA-based cycling studio. Her passion is wild. In episode 123, she gives me her entire backstory, talking me through a college weight gain (and the loss that followed), then moving to LA from San Francisco to follow her dream to acting. She talks about a tough #hurdlemoment in her career — the writers’ strike in 2007 — which caused her to take on odd jobs including a catering gig at Chateau Marmont. And of course, we chat about how she got into cycling. Other highlights: Her insane story about teaching her first Spin class without any formal training, how she landed at Cycle House, and the special way she’s showing up in the fight for racial justice.

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Long Overdue Apology Jul 31, 2020

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Laterpology (noun): A regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure well after the fact. For today's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm talking about how valuable they can be and one I offered recently.

PROMPT: Is there anyone you'd offer a laterpology to, and why?

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
LISTEN: The Michelle Obama Podcast
LISTEN: Making Oprah from WBEZ
COOK: Cheeseburger Chopped Salad with Dill Pickle Vinaigrette from How Sweet Eats
BUY: My Cycling Kit
Lululemon City to Summit Cycling Jersey ($69 on sale), Lululemon City to Summit Bib Short ($129), Bombas Cycling Socks ($48), S Works Prevail II Helmet ($250), S-Works 7 Road Shoes ($400)
WINNER: WHOOP! Congrats, Jen Butler!

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This month I launched Hurdle Sessions: New online seminar programming, aiming to provide Hurdlers with education surrounding topics I’m well-versed in as a veteran journalist, entrepreneur, and run coach. This week, we covered “Intro to Freelance Writing,” which is now available for purchase on the Hurdle website and raised $750 (!) for The Loveland Foundation. Coming up next week on August 4 is “How to Start (and Stay!) Running.” Each Hurdle Session includes downloadable materials and a charitable donation.

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#HURDLEMOMENT: Essential Lessons I Learned As A New Cyclist, Part II Jul 29, 2020

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I'm out in Rhode Island this week, and yesterday I took the morning off from work to ride 50 miles to and from Newport. My thoughts were consumed by the fact that there are so many things no one tells you about when you decide to pick up road cycling (and don't even get me started on mountain biking). So, on the tails of the #HURDLEMOMENT on 8 Essential Lessons I Learned As A New Cyclist, I'm back with some more takeways. This time, I'm talking about bike-friendly roads (and some not-so-bike-friendly roads), the importance of SPF (ow), and the beauty that comes with not having all the answers and enjoying yourself anyway. If you too are a new biker, hit me up! Veterans, too! I love learning about this new hobby of mine.

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#HURDLEMOMENT: 6 Tips to Make Summer Running More Enjoyable

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