Hurdle with Emily Abbate

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 embr...

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 GRO...

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...

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/...

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 pl...

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 h...

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 qu...

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. F...

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 omny...

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 thera...

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 c...

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....

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 GROU...

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...

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 mess...

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...

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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 y...

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. Danie...

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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 h...

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 pro...

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...

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, a...

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 o...