Do things for their own sake. PROMPT: Set a timer for 3 to 5 minutes and write down as many things as you can that make you happy. Kirsty told me she's been having some tough conversations with herself about her body, and to be honest — I've been feeling the same way. Sanctions Policy - Our House Rules. Emily's note: since recording episode, Leila announced that she has a rare but treatable form of cancer called epithelioid sarcoma. PP 038: Creative Decision-Making: If It's Not a Hell Yes, It's a Hell No. Some people don't like it when we start to create boundaries and say no, but they will likely come to respect you for it. Honored to have Kara Goucher joining Hurdle for this milestone!
HURDLEMOMENT: On The Importance of Making Time for Self-Care With Natasha Hastings. Click "leave a voice message" below! She also speaks on the establishment of the Running Industry Diversity Coalition, and where she hopes this conversation will go moving forward. We also dive into the importance of saying no and having grit. Disconnecting is rare and valuable in today's world.
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: You Are NOT The Only Person On the Struggle Bus. We talk about best-practice tips, from wardrobe to ~how~ you sweat, plus she sheds some light on what it was like for her to tackle her first marathon in 2021 as well as her excitement over her new ASICS campaign, Live Uplifted. Fact: Everyone is different, and negative self-talk doesn't discriminate. Subscribe to my mailing list and grab my Creating Space Formula: 3 Strategies For Having More Time & Energy for the Things That Matter. From incorporating speed work into your regular running routine to finding the right gear to help you find your fast, these are all tips and tricks that have worked for me when it comes to picking up the pace. Just an FYI: We use big scary words like "vagina" in this episode. For today's episode, we're talking about the why: Why she went after this goal and why this organization means so much to her. So, are you giving it? Personal change needs space to happen. Book Summary: Hell Yeah or No by Derek Sivers. Her vulnerability in our conversation is beautiful, her attitude is refreshing, and her honest advice on everything from following your gut to asking for help when you're scared may be exactly what you want to hear. He met Michael, realized they had the chemistry to build something great together, and the rest is history. Listen, this stuff comes around once a year.
The powerhouse behind dance based cardio fitness and wellness brand AKT, celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser has some pretty impressive clientele. As someone who's constantly showing up to be everyone else's cheerleader, I found it super, super interesting to get to know the man behind the Nikes. If there was no hell. We also talk about how the once-college acquaintances became best friends and ultimately, business partners. Taryn tells me how she developed this style of workout, and details how she herself leaned into fitness and yoga in her early years in New York to navigate some tough times. "The relationship you have with yourself is the longest relationship you'll ever have; make it a good one. " When I laid out the content for this week, there was no doubt in my mind that I A. Whether it's your first or your hundredth, marathon race day gives runners the same nervous butterflies every single time.
HURDLEMOMENT: My Experience With Depression. If you ask George Foreman III what it's like to grow up with a two-time heavyweight champion as a dad, he's pretty humble about it—because that's all he's ever known. She shares all about her new book, State Change. For #hurdlemoment this week, I'm diving into how to manage feeling overwhelmed in five steps.
But in 2020, we've all come to learn some difficult lessons. New York has been one of the greatest loves of my life, and this week for 5-MINUTE FRIDAY I'm sharing why I'm not going anywhere, not yet. My hope has always been to help others feel less alone on their own individual wellness journey. For today's episode, I'm chatting with my dear friend and Adidas Runners Performance Coach and Girls Run NYC founder Jessie Zapo about how we can do better, what allyship looks like for the running community, and our history with harassment on the run. Hell no song lyrics. Olivia's got a no-BS attitude that I'm on board with, and this conversation felt like a breath of fresh air. SOCIAL @jennajohnson @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Inside Tracker | Get $200 off the Ultimate Plan and 25% off the entire InsideTracker store at LMNT | Head to to get a free sample pack and only pay $5 shipping SIGN UP! Sometimes it's hard to make the time.
Sammy's heading to Tokyo this week to compete in the modern pentathlon (!! ) Hence, this chat with Emily Fletcher, meditation expert and founder of Ziva Meditation, felt pretty timely and important to release right about now. What a statement from today's Hurdle guest Gabi Butler. HURDLEMOMENT: 8 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned From Two Years of Hurdle. Alli Webb, Co-Founder of Drybar & Serial Entrepreneur. There is no hell. HURDLEMOMENT: An Important Conversation On Runner Safety With Jessie Zapo. But, grief can also be a byproduct of dissolving relationships, whether they're platonic or something more intimate. Spoiler: Her voice is perhaps the most calming thing I've listened to in months next to my 3-minute Headspace meditations. )
When she crossed the finish line that day, she made history. Plus, so many more. ) Episode Six: Adam Kallen, Co-Founder Jane Motorcycles. For this week's #HURDLEMOMENT, I'm chatting with Coach Sam Tooley on how to zero in on your ideal 1-mile, 5K, 10K, half-marathon, marathon pace and beyond. But seeing a daily reminder to make decisions based out of abundance and not guilt has helped me get me where I want to be a little bit faster.