Ever wondered if you were dreaming too big? On this week's episode of Hurdle, Emily and Madeline from The Sports Gossip Show say that there's no such thing. The two podcasters talk about the perks of getting delusional, inspired by runner Faith Kipyegon's Breaking4 attempt in Paris, and then home in on the particulars on Madeline's journey: How she began writing and podcasting, when she met her co-host Charlotte, and of course all of the fun things to yap about when it comes to sports gossip. Pl...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 19Ep. 362
Talking about curiosity and why I'm gearing up to be a bit more inquisitive. Plus: Answering a listener question on my favorite routines. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Pillar Performance Creatine & Collagen : Use "HURDLE" at TheFeed.com for 15% off! SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN : The Daily Hurdle IG Channel...
Jun 27, 2025•7 min
Sportscaster host Elle Duncan is on Hurdle this week to talk about career trajectory, from local radio to the national spotlight, and how each step shaped her. She opens up about the pivotal moments that taught her to prioritize her well-being over people-pleasing, including a surprisingly positive layoff and the challenges of working in a demanding market like Boston. She also shares her refreshingly candid perspective that "work/life balance" doesn’t actually exist, and the exciting curveball ...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 19Ep. 361
Reflecting this week on the difference that a year can make. Plus: Answering a listener question about data overload, our connected generation, and if it's possible to have "too much" of a good thing. OFFERS InsideTracker | Go to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle to and use code "ITHURDLE" to get 20% off. Plus, click to enter to win a free one-year membership, the Ultimate Test, and a Healthspan Category Test. SOCIAL @emilyabbate...
Jun 20, 2025•7 min
When I met Lauren three years ago, she was on an entirely different career path. Fast forward to today: She owns her own creative agency, Flow State Creative, and is the brains behind some of the most eye-catching, thoughtful campaigns behind your favorite athletic brands. This week, I'm stoked to be sitting down with one with Laur, whose become one of my dearest friends, to talk about what it's like to not only be a female photographer and entrepreneur within sport, but the hurdles that she's f...
Jun 17, 2025•56 min•Season 19Ep. 360
Talking about last weekend's After Dark half-marathon, and answering a listener question about how to home in on your why. OFFERS InsideTracker | Go to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle to and use code "ITHURDLE" to get 20% off. Plus, click to enter to win a free one-year membership, the Ultimate Test, and a Healthspan Category Test. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast...
Jun 13, 2025•11 min
There’s something beyond special about coach Diljeet Taylor; as the head of BYU’s women’s track and field program, she’s made a massive impact on young women. But Coach Taylor’s leadership goes well beyond the BYU campus, as a leader for Nike’s Swoosh TC in Utah and a figurehead for women in sport. In today’s episode, she talks about the difficult decisions she had to make as the daughter of Indian immigrants to deviate away from the blueprint that was set out for her. She shares how she garnere...
Jun 09, 2025•42 min•Season 19Ep. 359
A lesson from a tough Wednesday morning workout. Plus: Answering a listener question about what I wish I knew at 27 now that I'm officially the big 3-7. intuition. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN : The Daily Hurdle IG Channel SUBSCRIBE TO: The Weekly Hurdle newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: ...
Jun 06, 2025•7 min
Fun fact: We breathe approximately 22,000 times per day, and most individuals are only aware of a handful of those breaths. Today, Kristina Centenari — a Tonal and Nike Running coach, as well as breath work facilitator — and I talk about what happens when you take advantage of one of your most important tools, and how becoming more aware of your breath can help you cope with daily stressors and navigate challenge — as well as improve performance. This episode’s so special to me, not only because...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 19Ep. 358
You've seen everyone sharing videos on the butterfly effect lately on social, right? Talking about how it relates to my life, and answering a listener question about following your intuition. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN : The Daily Hurdle IG Channel SUBSCRIBE TO: The Weekly Hurdle newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION...
May 30, 2025•9 min
Alysia Montaño has never stood down from a challenge. Making waves when she ran the 2014 USATF Championships at 34 weeks pregnant, the activist, mother, and Olympian wants other women to know that they have value exactly as they are. That's the driving force behind her non-profit, For All Mothers, that aims to eliminate the motherhood penalty — the phenomenon by which women face economic, social, and health disadvantages after becoming mothers — through the public lens of sports. In this week's ...
May 27, 2025•59 min•Season 19Ep. 357
Talking about the power of community and how we don't have to be so strong all of the time. Plus: Answering a listener question on Oura Ring versus Whoop. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN : The Daily Hurdle IG Channel SUBSCRIBE TO: The Weekly Hurdle newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: ...
May 23, 2025•7 min
Join Emily as she welcomes back Liz Beecroft, LCSW, for a powerful conversation about the mental and emotional landscape of pursuing a healthier lifestyle. Liz brings her expertise to unpack the common hurdles we face when striving for well-being, offering practical strategies for building resilience, managing expectations, and cultivating a kinder inner dialogue. Emily and Liz offer up insights on the challenges of burnout and struggling with identity, plus how to squash negative self-talk. IN ...
May 19, 2025•56 min•Season 19Ep. 356
Just because someone else does something doesn't mean you should. Talking about an impactful conversation I had this week with Liz Plosser of Best Case Scenario . Plus: Answering a listener question on my go-to running warm-up. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Emily & Liz's conversation on mornings Sahil Bloom's Real Life Diet for GQ SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN...
May 16, 2025•7 min
In this episode, Emily sits down with Zoe Rom and Kylee Van Horn, RDN, the best friend duo behind the Your Diet Sucks podcast. They do a deep dive into debunking diet culture myths and share practical, science-backed tips to fuel your body and boost performance. From breaking down the ideal macronutrient balance to demystifying creatine, hydration hacks, and the lowdown on supplements, Zoe and Kylee bring their signature wit and wisdom to the table. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just ...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 19Ep. 355
Talking about the benefit of getting well-acquainted with self. Plus: Answering a listener question about how to make friends as an adult. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE #HURDLEMOMENT: How To Make Friends As An Adult With Kristina Rodulfo JOIN : The Daily Hurdle IG Channel SUBSCRIBE TO: The Weekly Hurdle newslett...
May 09, 2025•10 min
In this episode, Emily sits down with Jessica Campbell, the first female full-time coach in NHL history with the Seattle Kraken. From her childhood skating in a hockey-loving family to breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport, Jessica shares her journey of resilience, grit, and purpose. She opens up about the profound influence of her late brother Josh, the challenges of earning respect as a young female coach, and the weight of carrying the torch for women in hockey. Jessica’s story is a mas...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 19Ep. 354
Change can be hard. But it doesn't have to be more difficult than whatever is causing you discomfort in this moment. Plus: Answering a listener question about how to safely (and smartly) incorporate strength training into your regular routine. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN : The Daily Hurdle IG Channel SUBSCRIBE TO: The Weekly Hurdle newsl...
May 02, 2025•8 min
Top athletes. Actors. CEOs. Dr. Michael Gervais is a high performance psychologist who has worked with some of the best to help them master their mind and better their craft. For this replay of my 2021 episode with Dr. Gervais, we're talk about how he got to where he is today. The Finding Mastery podcast host chats with me about how his experience surfing growing up actually lead him to getting more interested in the mind, and the memorable #hurdlemoment that taught him how to navigate hard time...
Apr 28, 2025•58 min•Season 19Ep. 353
I would not have done my run on Thursday if it weren't for Joanie. Giving her some props, and answering a listener question about how to pick up the pace on your next 5K. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE D.C. Run on 4/26 Joan Benoit-Samuelson on Hurdle SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN : The Daily Hurdle IG Channel SUBSCRIBE TO: The Weekly Hurdle newsletter...
Apr 25, 2025•10 min
This week I’m sitting down with Joy Allen-Altimare, the Chief Marketing Officer at Saucony. Such an interesting time to have this conversation with everything that’s going on both for the brand as they really are in this fun-to-watch reinvigoration phase, as well as what’s going on here in the U.S. with the tariffs. Joy talks to me about how being a swimmer growing up in Chattanooga really shaped a big part of her mindset and empowered her to think differently and progressively as a leader. We t...
Apr 21, 2025•58 min•Season 19Ep. 252
These work for me 99.9% of the time! Plus: Answering a listener question about how I choose the new things on my list to do every week! SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN : The Daily Hurdle IG Channel SUBSCRIBE TO: The Weekly Hurdle newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Email hello@hurdle.us, to...
Apr 18, 2025•8 min
When Grayson Murphy swapped from soccer to running in college, she never anticipated that she'd find such great success. Now a two-time world champion, the Montana-based runner has hard a whirlwind rise to success in sport — but that hasn't come without many hurdles. The most recent: A diagnosis with Crohn's Disease. In this week's episode, she shares how she's coping with the news and how the illness impacts her regularly. IN THIS EPISODE (5:07) The importance of grace to Grayson when it comes ...
Apr 14, 2025•55 min•Season 19Ep. 251
A story from last weekend's Cherry Blossom 10-miler. Plus: Answering a listener question on how to get rid of those pre-race jitters. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN : The Daily Hurdle IG Channel SUBSCRIBE TO: The Weekly Hurdle newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Email hello@hurdle.us, to ask me a ...
Apr 11, 2025•9 min
No one likes to be on the bench, unable to do the activities that they love because of an injury. This week, I'm chatting with writer, content creator, and runner Lydia Keating about injury. We swap stories about how injuries have impacted our physical and mental health in the past, and she shares how navigating a sacral stress fracture has actually bettered her current mindset. Plus: Tips for embracing recovery time (and how to spend it), and Lydia shares an unconventional take on the looming T...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 19Ep. 250
This analogy blew my mind; a helpful reframe when it comes to some habits that may or may not be serving us longterm. Plus: Answering a listener question about affiliate linking. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN : The Daily Hurdle IG Channel SUBSCRIBE TO: The Weekly Hurdle newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: ...
Apr 04, 2025•8 min
Last week, Melanie Allen was working on plans for fall 2026. As the Chief Marketing Officer at Brooks Running, she's always thinking three steps (or, at least four seasons) ahead. In this week's episode, she's talking us through how she arrived to this role, and what it’s like to own her power as a leader and make decisions without “a safety net.” Plus: The important lessons she learned from her mother, what it was like to run her first half-marathon, and how she manages to tame negative self-ta...
Mar 31, 2025•59 min•Season 19Ep. 249
Food for thought, plus answering a listener question about my tips for navigating tax season as an entrepreneur. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast CHECK OUT LMNT | Head to drinklmnt.com/hurdle to get a free sample pack with any purchase JOIN : The Daily Hurdle IG Channel SUBSCRIBE TO: The Weekly Hurdle newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: ...
Mar 28, 2025•9 min
I could listen to Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts talk all day. Welcoming the Peloton instructor — who's celebrating five years teaching on the platform — to the show this week! We're chatting about everything from processing grief through movement and how to show up for yourself when negative self-talk has got you down to better-sleep tips and letting go of "should"ing ourselves. IN THIS EPISODE (4:05) What Chelsea’s yoga practice looks like today (5:42) Chelsea talks about fainting in her first ev...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 19Ep. 248
Food for thought, plus answering a listener question about how to make time for yourself when it feels like there's no room for it in your schedule. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast CHECK OUT LMNT | Head to drinklmnt.com/hurdle to get a free sample pack with any purchase JOIN : The Daily Hurdle IG Channel SUBSCRIBE TO: The Weekly Hurdle newsletter ASK ME A QUE...
Mar 21, 2025•10 min
