Hurdle
Join me, Emily Abbate, every Monday and Friday for a good time. Hurdle is a wellness-focused podcast where I sit down with inspiring individuals to talk about everything from their big wins to how they’ve gotten through some of life’s toughest moments. On the show, you can expect vulnerability, motivation, and candid discussions with everyone from top athletes to aspiring entrepreneurs on what it really takes to follow your passions. My mission is simple: To inspire you to be your best self, move with intention — and have some fun along the way. Tell me: What's your #hurdlemoment?
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IT'S TIME! Talking about the self-talk I'm using to get through a hectic moment, and answering a listener question about a YouTube future.
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You know her, you love her, please welcome Becs Gentry to our GOING FOR IT series. In today's episode we talk about her big opportunity with NBC in Paris, how TV broadcast is different than her work at Peloton, and what she’s most excited about at the Games. We also chat about how she feels toeing the line again for another 26.2 miles for the Marathon Pour Tous and her new, powerful running mantra. I absolutely loved getting Be...
Welcome The New York Times Reporter Talya Minsberg to Hurdle! This year's Games are not Talya's first rodeo reporting for the greatest sporting event in the world. We talk about what her experience has been in covering the news during such a monumental time in sport, why she thinks this year’s Olympics are going to be different, and what a typical day is like for a journalist on the ground at the Games.
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Today’s ‘Going For It’ episode welcomes Puma pro-runner Fiona O’Keefe, who punched her ticket to Paris by winning the Olympic marathon trials in February. We talk about how she’s had some time to regroup and get her game face ready for Paris, even with so many eyes on her after the big debut win. Fiona opens up about what helps her stay grounded in the chaos of uncontrollables, and how she gives back to herself so she can remain fo...
Today we are kicking off the limited series ‘Going For It’, which celebrates this monumental time for women in sport as people are rightfully paying more attention to her and what lights her on fire. Leading into Paris, I am bringing conversations to the forefront from women who will be involved in the Games from all perspectives, from athletes to journalists to even your favorite peloton instructor.
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So, I've been battling a little something offline. The good news: I've got great experts on my team helping me navigate some unexpected issues with my body. Talking about how I'm using this less-than-stellar side-step to my advantage, and then, answering a question about how I set my priorities.
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This week I'm sitting down with Nia Akins, a Brooks professional runner who recently won the 800m race at the Olympic trials, punching her ticket to the Paris. We talk about her epic run at the trials and her feelings for the Games, but we start our conversation with Nia’s together love, which is music and songwriting. We chat about the intersection of her two passions and how they play into one another as well as her new song ...
When life feels really crazy, I ask myself if I'm acting in a way that would make myself proud on a less hectic day. Reflecting for this week's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY about what showing up looks like for me these days, and answering a listener question about how to navigate a slow season.
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You've been asking for more solo episodes, so here we are! Welcome to the first episode in a four-episode set on goal setting — one will launch every month moving forward! For this month's installment, I'm chatting about how to set a goal: What makes a SMART goal, how to figure out what's the right goal for you, and why it's important to understand your values and passions for ultimate success. Plus: A look insi...
An interesting conversation earlier this week has me reevaluating my approach to exciting moments. Plus: Answering a listener question about the first-ever episode of Hurdle.
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BMX Racer Nikita Ducarroz is no stranger to differentiating anxiety and fear. Heading for her second Olympic Games in Paris in just a few short weeks, she's on the show this week talking about how she's managed to navigate crippling anxiety from a young age and turn her fear into her power. Plus: What it was like for her to sign with Red Bull before her first Games, how she feels about cultivating community with M1ndtricks,...
Finding patience and grace as things feel a little bit hectic at the moment. Plus: Answering a listener question about how to home in on a capsule, staple wardrobe.
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Today I am sitting down with olympian and Hoka sponsored professional runner Rachel Smith, who toed the line at the trials in the 5K final. We talk about Rachel’s resiliency throughout her career as she’s navigated loss and injury, and how she turned to running in those challenging times. Rachel shares her journey to motherhood, her comeback to sport, and how the definition of success changed after having her little girl.
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This week had its highs and lows, but on my run Thursday morning, I was reminded that really — it's not that serious. Talking about that moment on today's episode, plus answering a listener question about where the idea for Hurdle came from and what's my why for continuing with it.
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I couldn’t be more excited to share my conversion with professional climber Sasha DiGiulian on the eve of her documentary premiere “Here to Climb” on HBO Max. We talk about what it’s like to look back on the last 4 years of Sasha’s story and the journey toward a career that’s been nothing short of stellar. She talks about her goal setting process, what it looks like to go after something that scares you, and how to recognize when g...
My Birkenstock campaign comes out today. What an entirely wild and crazy sentence. Talking about the feelings that come hand-in-hand with this, and also answering a listener question about my favorite book recommendation.
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It’s one thing to get back up after a single fall, it’s another to fall repeatedly and get back up with more tenacity each time. Pro skateboarder Mariah Duran is one of the best in the game, and I had the chance to sit down with her in Paris earlier this year to chat about her unshakable persistence. Mariah takes us back to her early years skating, how she fell in love with the sport and what her ‘why’ is for getting up despite the...
A frustrating, silly mistake that could've ruined a special moment: How do you show up when things are beyond your control? Plus: Answering a listener question about the best advice I've received in my 6+ years of podcasting.
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Identifying, understanding, and navigating pressure is a skill — a skill that today’s guest knows a thing or two about. Andrea Hudy is the Director of Sports Performance for Women’s basketball at the University of Connecticut and one of the best in the game. She talks about the ins and outs of working with an exceptional program and the pressure that comes with it — both for her and the athletes. We chat about what it’s like to be ...
Starting something new can be really intimidating. But, what if you befriend fear to begin something new? Talking about a coaching session I had earlier this week, and sharing a really powerful reframe that helped my client make a major breakthrough. Also: Answering a listener question on where I would live if I could pick ONE place right now, and what I'd do for work, too. My answer may not be what you'd expect.
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