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    Hurdle with Emily Abbate

    Hurdle with Emily Abbate

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    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: How to Show Up for What Actually Matters

    5-MINUTE FRIDAY: How to Show Up for What Actually Matters

    October 23, 2026
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    There is never going to be enough time for everything—so how do we actually make time for what matters most?

    In this week’s 5-Minute Friday, Emily checks in ahead of a whirlwind weekend in Los Angeles for Nike’s After Dark half-marathon. She unpacks a recent conversation about capacity, boundaries, and what it really means to prioritize your life when your schedule is packed to the brim. The truth? Staying aligned with your values often means drawing firm boundaries, getting comfortable with saying no, and accepting that the people who genuinely love you will respect your limits. 

    Plus, Emily answers an inspiring listener update from Stephanie, who turned a heartbreaking marathon miss into a massive 12-minute PR and her first sub-4 finish by leaning into the unglamorous basics: consistent stretching, smart fueling, and refusing to give up when things didn't go as planned.

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