Hurdle with Emily Abbate podcast

Hurdle with Emily Abbate

Hurdle is where real stories meet next-level ambition. Host, veteran journalist and coach Emily Abbate, interviews the most inspiring women in sports and wellness, peeling back the curtain on their journeys through vulnerable, deep conversation. Learn the secrets to their success, including the grit, glory, and crucial mindset lessons that help her level-up. Each conversation, a powerful reminder that we get to overcome, and embrace each hurdle to live happier, healthier, more motivated lives. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

Hurdle is where real stories meet next-level ambition. Host, veteran journalist and coach Emily Abbate, interviews the most inspiring women in sports and wellness, peeling back the curtain on their journeys through vulnerable, deep conversation. Learn the secrets to their success, including the grit, glory, and crucial mindset lessons that help her level-up. Each conversation, a powerful reminder that we get to overcome, and embrace each hurdle to live happier, healthier, more motivated lives. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

 

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Happiness Hack = Don't Let A Bad Minute Make For a Bad Day

There's a lot going on right now, and I'm catching you all up on what's happening with me ... more

Yesterday

11 MINS

11:12

Yesterday


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383. Trust Your Gut: The Importance Of Embracing The Unknown & Vulnerable Leadership With Seema Simm...

This week, I’m sitting down with Seema Simmons, the General Manager of Running for N... more

09 Dec 2025

49 MINS

49:22

09 Dec 2025


#898

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: I Finally Did It. I Left My Laptop On The Plane.

Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later. Sharing the lessons in the aftermath of an u... more

05 Dec 2025

09 MINS

09:55

05 Dec 2025


#897

382. Fail Forward, Lead Better: 4X Olympian Jordan Larson On The Power Of A Goldfish Mindset, All Th...

This week, Emily's sitting down with Olympic Gold Medalist, professional volleyball player... more

02 Dec 2025

53 MINS

53:57

02 Dec 2025


#896

[BONUS] Beyond the Finish Line: Des Linden & Molly Huddle On Redefining Success in Running & Life, L...

Special episode popping into your feed today, live from [Every Woman's Marathon] (https://... more

29 Nov 2025

36 MINS

36:10

29 Nov 2025


#895

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: In Favor Of Skipping The (Sanctioned) Turkey Trot

Talking about why it was a good call for me to forgo my annual turkey trot in favor of tak... more

28 Nov 2025

08 MINS

08:21

28 Nov 2025


#894

381: For The Love The Grind: Sara Hall Talks Longevity, Choosing Love Over Fear & Running Her Own Ra...

On this week's episode of Hurdle, Emily sits down with professional runner Sara Hall. Sara... more

25 Nov 2025

55 MINS

55:43

25 Nov 2025


#893

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Busy Season Doesn't Mean Ditching Self-Care

Talking about the importance of prioritizing yourself in order to handle when things get c... more

21 Nov 2025

11 MINS

11:16

21 Nov 2025


#892

380. Sticking To The Plan: Kate Martin Talks Her First 2 Years In The WNBA, Best-Practice Recovery T...

Welcome Kate Martin to Hurdle! This week on the show, the WNBA player for the Golden State... more

18 Nov 2025

50 MINS

50:34

18 Nov 2025


#891

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Trust Me When I Say Good Things Take Time

Talking through the latest changes to Hurdle, what will be different on the listener side,... more

14 Nov 2025

10 MINS

10:22

14 Nov 2025


#890

379. ‘I Never Fail’: How To Trust The Timing Of Your Life & Make Every Second Count With Olympic Cha...

Today’s episode's incredibly special. Not only is it the Season 20 premiere ofHurdle... more

11 Nov 2025

42 MINS

42:24

11 Nov 2025


#889

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Repeat After Me: Flexibility Opens Up Opportunity

You don't need to have it all figured out. You do, have to be willing to start, howeve... more

24 Oct 2025

09 MINS

09:17

24 Oct 2025


#888

378. Watch the Femmes: How To Handle Disappointment & Foster Community—In Cycling & Beyond With Zwif...

When Kate Veronneau started cycling, she was at a low point. Having to stop playing basket... more

21 Oct 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:32

21 Oct 2025


#887

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Are You Ready To Speak It Into Existence?

If you aren't willing to vocalize what it is that you want, then you don't ~get~ to get it... more

17 Oct 2025

08 MINS

08:25

17 Oct 2025


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[SOLO] 377. The 2025 Chicago Marathon Recap: Embracing The Power Of The Pivot & Chasing My Moonshot

I didn’t hit my A, B, or C goals for Sunday’s Chicago Marathon—and I may just be better fo... more

15 Oct 2025

49 MINS

49:04

15 Oct 2025


#885

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Aligned Action Are You Willing To Take Today?

Well, we're finally here. After 16 weeks of training, I'm ready to run marathon No... more

10 Oct 2025

07 MINS

07:13

10 Oct 2025


#884

[SOLO] 376. The Anti-Perfectionism Playbook: How To Turn Your Inner Critic Into a Coach & Embrace Co...

Have you ever allowed perfectionism to be the thing that prevents you from forward progres... more

07 Oct 2025

28 MINS

28:27

07 Oct 2025


#883

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Real Thoughts T-Minus 9 Days From My 16th Marathon

Oh Dear. Here's where I'm at. Answering a listener question for the entirety of th... more

03 Oct 2025

08 MINS

08:02

03 Oct 2025


#882

375. The Power Of Confidence: On Owning Your Worth & Embracing The Unknown With Gotham FC Co-Owner E...

Emily Tisch Sussman has done a lot of impressive things in her career. Now four seasons in... more

29 Sep 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:45

29 Sep 2025


#881

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: On Owning Your 'No' & Being (Not So) Selfish

Cocoon life chose me, and she is glorious. Talking about putting myself first and the less... more

26 Sep 2025

10 MINS

10:07

26 Sep 2025