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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.

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What’s the Best That Could Happen?

9 mins; April 03, 2026

Courtside Confidence: Andraya Carter On Building a Career At ESPN, The Importance Of Being Present & Authentic Storytelling In Sports

65 hours 43 mins; March 31, 2026

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A $14,000 Act of Self-Love

10 mins; March 27, 2026

Curiosity Over Fear: Anna Gibson On Her Journey To The 2026 Winter Olympics, Life As A Multisport Athlete & Joy As A Renewable Resource

55 mins; March 24, 2026

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Life As a Series Of Intervals

9 mins; March 20, 2026

Beyond The Box: Haley Adams Talks Handling Expectations, Lessons From 10+ Years Of CrossFit & The Reason For Her Gap Year

50 mins; March 17, 2026

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Surrendering To The Process May Not Be Easy — But It's Essential

12 mins; March 13, 2026

Beyond the Board: Olympic Gold Medalist Caroline Marks On The Evolution Of Women's Surfing, Befriending Fear & The Power Of Taking A Break

54 mins; March 10, 2026

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Talking Big Goals Into Existence With My Whole Chest

10 mins; March 06, 2026

Everything is Figure-outable: Alexandria Gilleo On Doing Glam For Your Favorite Athletes, The Importance Of A Morning Routine & Answering Your Burning Makeup Questions

55 mins; March 03, 2026

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Stop Qualifying Your Struggle

11 mins; February 27, 2026

A New Chapter: Becs Gentry On Her HOKA Partnership, How To Protect Your Peace & Setting Priorities Without Guilt

64 hours 23 mins; February 24, 2026

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What's Your Burnout Strategy?

9 mins; February 20, 2026

Taking Back Control: Skier Jessie Diggins On Pushing Through The Pain Cave, Navigating Recovery & Her Final Olympic Run

61 hours 11 mins; February 17, 2026

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: How To Create a Boundary Without Guilt

7 mins; February 13, 2026

The Art of Storytelling: Documenting the World's Greatest Endurance Athletes & Why Every Milestone Matters With Documentary Photographer Aisha McAdams

66 hours 16 mins; February 10, 2026

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: From Catastrophe To Curiosity

12 mins; February 06, 2026

The Power Of Experience: Finding Harmony Over Balance, Scaling a $2 Billion Brand & The Future of High-Performance Footwear with HOKA's Erika Gabrielli

55 mins; February 03, 2026

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: On Choosing Hope When You're Tired

8 mins; January 30, 2026

Choosing The Narrative: Meditation Teacher Megan Monahan on Meeting Health Challenges With Grace, Breathwork for Stress & Unmasking Trauma Responses

59 mins; January 27, 2026

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Power of the Micro-Win

8 mins; January 23, 2026

Trusting the Process: Lexi Rodriguez on Quiet Leadership, The Reality of NIL & Finding Your Voice

48 mins; January 20, 2026

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: How To Use Vulnerability As a Productivity Hack

10 mins; January 16, 2026

[SOLO] The Energy Audit: How To Protect Your Most Precious Asset, Identify Leaks & Strengthen Your Resilience Muscle

32 mins; January 13, 2026

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Progress Is Never Linear

8 mins; January 09, 2026

The Pursuit of Purpose: Gabby Thomas On How To Block Out External Critics, Curate Your Internal Dialogue & Define Success On Your Own Terms

65 hours 53 mins; January 06, 2026

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What's Your Word For 2026?

11 mins; January 02, 2026

From Heartbreak to World Champion: How To Navigate Expectations, Think Forward & Journal Your Way To Success With Heptathlete Anna Hall

39 mins; December 30, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Perks Of New Traditions

8 mins; December 26, 2025

Stronger Than You Think: On Resilience & Redefining What's Possible With 2X Paralympic Medalist & Shark Attack Survivor Ali Truwit

51 mins; December 23, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Do This Essential Self-Audit Before 2026

8 mins; December 19, 2025

Beyond Calories: Ditching Diet Culture to Heal Your Gut and Fuel Your Life With Best-Selling Author Elyse Kopecky

58 mins; December 16, 2025

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

11 mins; December 12, 2025

Trust Your Gut: The Importance Of Embracing The Unknown & Vulnerable Leadership With Seema Simmons, GM Of Nike Running for North America

49 mins; December 09, 2025

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

9 mins; December 05, 2025

Fail Forward, Lead Better: 4X Olympian Jordan Larson On The Power Of A Goldfish Mindset, All Things LOVB & The Importance Of Empathy In Sport & Life

53 mins; December 02, 2025

[BONUS] Beyond the Finish Line: Des Linden & Molly Huddle On Redefining Success in Running & Life, LIVE From Every Woman's Marathon

36 mins; November 29, 2025

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

8 mins; November 28, 2025

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

55 mins; November 25, 2025

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

11 mins; November 21, 2025

380. Sticking To The Plan: Kate Martin Talks Her First 2 Years In The WNBA, Best-Practice Recovery Tactics & Seeing Injury As An Opportunity

50 mins; November 18, 2025

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

10 mins; November 14, 2025

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

42 mins; November 11, 2025

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

9 mins; October 24, 2025

378. Watch the Femmes: How To Handle Disappointment & Foster Community—In Cycling & Beyond With Zwift's Kate Veronneau

63 hours 32 mins; October 21, 2025

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

8 mins; October 17, 2025

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

49 mins; October 15, 2025

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

7 mins; October 10, 2025

[SOLO] 376. The Anti-Perfectionism Playbook: How To Turn Your Inner Critic Into a Coach & Embrace Consistency As A Winning Strategy

28 mins; October 07, 2025

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

8 mins; October 03, 2025

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

60 hours 45 mins; September 29, 2025

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

10 mins; September 26, 2025

374. The Runner Behind ‘Runher’: Ashley Mateo Talks Creating a Women’s Running Magazine, Lessons From Injury & The Perks Of Getting Uncomfortable

58 mins; September 24, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: That All-Or-Nothing Mentality Isn't The Way

9 mins; September 19, 2025

[HURDLE LIVE] Team USA Marathoners Susanna Sullivan, Jess McClain & Erika Kemp Dish On the Race Of a Lifetime, Running In Tokyo's Challenging Humidity & Putting It All Out There

54 mins; September 16, 2025

373. Scoring Goals & Taking Names: Lynn Biyendolo On When To Take Advice, How To Be A Good Teammate & Olympic Dreams Come True

50 mins; September 15, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: It Can Be Hard ~And~ Doable

10 mins; September 12, 2025

372. Don't Call It A Comeback: Keira D’Amato On Becoming An Author & Stepping Into Her Power On The Run & In Life

54 mins; September 10, 2025

371. Dedication Makes The Difference: What It’s Like To Go All In & The Importance Of Running Your Own Race With Josette Andrews

53 mins; September 08, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Proper Step Outside Of My Comfort Zone

7 mins; September 05, 2025

370. Uncharted Territory: Preparing For The Race Of A Lifetime & How To Find Your Flow With Marathoner Erika Kemp

59 mins; September 01, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Focus On The 90%, OK?

7 mins; August 29, 2025

369. A New Era For Women's Sports: How To Create Buzz & Follow Your Instincts With The New York Liberty's Chief Brand Officer Shana Stephenson

60 hours 38 mins; August 25, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: You Can't Rush A Good Thing (Trust Me, It's Coming)

6 mins; August 22, 2025

368. Riding With Purpose: How To Define Success, Trust Your Gut & Build Self-Worth With 2X Olympic Gold Medalist Kristen Faulkner

64 hours 21 mins; August 18, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Are You Willing To Do About It?

11 mins; August 15, 2025

367. More Than Enough: Sunny Choi On Her Path to Breaking At The Olympics, The Power of Self-Belief & Embracing Second Chances

60 hours 57 mins; August 11, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Your Future Self Thanks You

7 mins; August 08, 2025

366. Riding The Wave: Embracing Life As A New Mom & How To Give 100% Of Whatever's In The Tank With Surfer Carissa Moore

50 mins; August 04, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: When Did We Get Here?

8 mins; July 25, 2025

365. Testing Your Limits: Ash Pryor Talks Owning Your Sexy, Healthy Selfishness & Rowing Her Way To Peloton

65 hours 25 mins; July 21, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Can You Break It Up Into Little Doables?

7 mins; July 18, 2025

364. [SOLO] Dare to Grow: How to Set & Conquer Uncomfortable Goals

36 mins; July 14, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Slow Down, Smell The Roses & Celebrate Yourself

8 mins; July 11, 2025

363. Going All In: How To Rise To Any Challenge & Let Your Confidence Shine With WNBA Player Sophie Cunningham

51 mins; July 07, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: You Have To Have Grace With Yourself, OK?

9 mins; July 04, 2025

362. Being Delusional Is A Good Thing: How To Garner Self-Belief & The Perks Of Setting Big Goals With Madeline Hill Of 'The Sports Gossip Show'

61 hours 38 mins; June 30, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Benefits To Being Curious

7 mins; June 27, 2025

361. A Winning Playbook: Elle Duncan On How To Design Your Dream Life, Stand In Your Power & Catch A Vibe

62 hours 5 mins; June 23, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Benefit Of Going Through Hard Times

7 mins; June 20, 2025

360. A Lesson In Confidence: How To Own Your Worth, Embrace Being A Beginner & Tell A Good Story With Lauren Nemeroff

55 mins; June 17, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Go After A Goal That Scares You, Trust Me

10 mins; June 13, 2025

359. Becoming Your Best Self: How To Write Your Own Blueprint, Trust Your Gut & Meet The Moment With Coach Diljeet Taylor

41 mins; June 09, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Who's Helping You Rally When Things Feel Hard?

7 mins; June 06, 2025

358. Everything You Need Is Within You: How To Use Your Breath To Improve Performance & Manage Stress With Kristina Centenari

61 hours 57 mins; June 02, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Butterfly Effect Is Crazy Because ...

8 mins; May 30, 2025

357. Championing Women In Sport: How To Take Up Space & Better Support Mothers With Alysia Montaño

59 mins; May 27, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: You Don't Have To Go It Alone, OK?

7 mins; May 23, 2025

356. Owning Your Narrative: How To Navigate Burnout & Adopt A Healthier Inner Dialogue With Liz Beecroft, LCSW

56 mins; May 19, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Harmful Potential Of The Word 'Should'

7 mins; May 16, 2025

355. Does Your Diet Suck? Building A Better Relationship With Food & Debunking Nutrition Noise With Zoë Rom & Kylee Van Horn, RDN

63 hours 2 mins; May 12, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Gift Of Solitude — If You Choose To See It That Way

10 mins; May 09, 2025

354. Breaking The Ice: Jessica Campbell On Being The First Female Coach In the NHL, The Importance Of Empathy & Trusting Your Gut

63 hours 23 mins; May 05, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: When The Pain Of Staying The Same Is Too Great

7 mins; May 02, 2025

353. How To Define Your Personal Philosophy: Understanding The Mind & Embracing the Path Of Self-Discovery With Performance Psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais

57 mins; April 28, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Accountability Buddies, #FTW!

9 mins; April 25, 2025

352. Organization Can Be Your Super Power: How To Stay True To Yourself & Ask Smart Questions With Saucony’s Chief Marketing Officer Joy Allen-Altimare

57 mins; April 21, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: 2 Simple Strategies To Help Combat Overwhelm

8 mins; April 18, 2025

351. An Invisible Illness: Pro Runner Grayson Murphy Opens Up About Her Battle With Crohn's Disease & Finding Confidence In The Mountains

55 mins; April 14, 2025

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Lesson In Letting Go Of What You Can't Control

8 mins; April 11, 2025

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