1 00:00:15,320 --> 00:00:19,919 Speaker 1: Hey, hurdlers, it's me popping in with a new installment 2 00:00:20,040 --> 00:00:24,599 Speaker 1: of five Minute Friday from Hurdle. Now here's the thing, 3 00:00:24,760 --> 00:00:28,600 Speaker 1: and I'd actually be really curious to hear from many 4 00:00:28,640 --> 00:00:32,560 Speaker 1: of you about where you're at and how you feel 5 00:00:32,640 --> 00:00:36,440 Speaker 1: about the content that's coming on the feed, because obviously 6 00:00:37,240 --> 00:00:41,400 Speaker 1: you know the rundown on me. I am a freelance journalist. 7 00:00:41,960 --> 00:00:44,920 Speaker 1: I have Hurdle. I work on all things Hurdle, So 8 00:00:44,960 --> 00:00:49,360 Speaker 1: whether that's hurdle sessions, the newsletter, the podcast, you get 9 00:00:49,360 --> 00:00:54,040 Speaker 1: the gist. And I'm also a big runner, I love cycling, 10 00:00:54,280 --> 00:00:57,440 Speaker 1: I'm active, I live in New York City. 11 00:00:57,480 --> 00:00:59,520 Speaker 2: I'm like, what other bullet points should I give you here? 12 00:01:00,080 --> 00:01:01,680 Speaker 1: So that means that a lot of the time on 13 00:01:01,720 --> 00:01:04,920 Speaker 1: the podcast, I'm going to talk about running and being 14 00:01:05,000 --> 00:01:07,360 Speaker 1: active and being an entrepreneur and being a single woman 15 00:01:07,360 --> 00:01:10,480 Speaker 1: in her thirties. And I never want to over deliver 16 00:01:10,840 --> 00:01:13,279 Speaker 1: in one way or another. I want to make sure 17 00:01:13,680 --> 00:01:16,600 Speaker 1: that if you might not fall into one of those buckets, 18 00:01:16,640 --> 00:01:21,679 Speaker 1: that you feel happy and satisfied and good coming back 19 00:01:21,800 --> 00:01:25,679 Speaker 1: to Hurdle on the regular. So this week I'm going 20 00:01:25,760 --> 00:01:27,720 Speaker 1: to talk a little bit about running again. And the 21 00:01:27,800 --> 00:01:31,360 Speaker 1: thing is when I talk about running when it comes 22 00:01:31,440 --> 00:01:34,240 Speaker 1: to either the solo episodes or these five minute Fridays, 23 00:01:34,440 --> 00:01:37,800 Speaker 1: is that I had just found that the themes and 24 00:01:37,840 --> 00:01:41,200 Speaker 1: the things that I learn about life and myself when 25 00:01:41,200 --> 00:01:46,680 Speaker 1: it comes to the run, it really changes me. It 26 00:01:46,720 --> 00:01:49,880 Speaker 1: really makes a big impact. And so for five Minute 27 00:01:49,880 --> 00:01:52,200 Speaker 1: Friday this week, I want to talk to you about 28 00:01:52,560 --> 00:01:55,360 Speaker 1: something that has everything to do with the run and 29 00:01:55,480 --> 00:01:57,000 Speaker 1: nothing to do with the run, and. 30 00:01:56,880 --> 00:02:01,120 Speaker 2: That's the moments before. It's so funny. 31 00:02:01,200 --> 00:02:03,640 Speaker 1: So I live at the bottom of a hill and 32 00:02:03,680 --> 00:02:07,200 Speaker 1: I typically, as part of my warm up, walk up 33 00:02:07,280 --> 00:02:09,960 Speaker 1: the hill, because honestly, who wants to start their run 34 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:12,400 Speaker 1: going up a hill? I think no one. And so 35 00:02:12,840 --> 00:02:15,160 Speaker 1: I walk up the hill, I get to the top, 36 00:02:15,480 --> 00:02:18,680 Speaker 1: and I never get to the top and immediately start running. 37 00:02:19,000 --> 00:02:21,720 Speaker 1: I get to the top, and I have those few 38 00:02:21,960 --> 00:02:27,440 Speaker 1: moments before the effort begins. And I would argue that 39 00:02:27,600 --> 00:02:31,880 Speaker 1: those moments before the run actually begins, those are the 40 00:02:31,919 --> 00:02:36,720 Speaker 1: most important moments. I mean, think about how you feel 41 00:02:36,760 --> 00:02:40,160 Speaker 1: before you go to do something that scares you. It's 42 00:02:40,280 --> 00:02:44,520 Speaker 1: I mean again, you're scared, you're worried, you might have 43 00:02:44,840 --> 00:02:49,760 Speaker 1: your reservations about whatever task is at hand, and that 44 00:02:49,880 --> 00:02:55,680 Speaker 1: anxiety that like little bit of excitement. It's kind of 45 00:02:55,720 --> 00:03:00,240 Speaker 1: a rush, right these days when it's like hat and 46 00:03:00,360 --> 00:03:03,120 Speaker 1: human and it feels heavy a lot of the time, 47 00:03:03,240 --> 00:03:06,840 Speaker 1: like the run is actually the last thing that I 48 00:03:07,000 --> 00:03:09,119 Speaker 1: really really want to do, But I get out there 49 00:03:09,160 --> 00:03:11,560 Speaker 1: because I know that after it's done, I'm going to 50 00:03:11,600 --> 00:03:18,160 Speaker 1: be so so satisfied. And so the moments though before 51 00:03:18,240 --> 00:03:20,360 Speaker 1: the run, I would argue that these are the most 52 00:03:20,440 --> 00:03:25,240 Speaker 1: important moments because this is like your opportunity to commit. 53 00:03:25,919 --> 00:03:28,640 Speaker 1: This is your opportunity to show up for yourself and 54 00:03:28,680 --> 00:03:31,960 Speaker 1: to prove to yourself that you are worthy of this 55 00:03:32,120 --> 00:03:36,400 Speaker 1: investment and you that you are worthy of this dedicated time. 56 00:03:36,600 --> 00:03:40,040 Speaker 1: Right because once you get going on the run, even 57 00:03:40,120 --> 00:03:43,440 Speaker 1: if it doesn't feel that good, again, in these summer conditions, 58 00:03:43,440 --> 00:03:47,119 Speaker 1: it might not feel that good, it's okay because you're 59 00:03:47,240 --> 00:03:51,400 Speaker 1: already going. I can count very few times, although there 60 00:03:51,440 --> 00:03:55,360 Speaker 1: are times that it happens that I totally bail out 61 00:03:55,400 --> 00:03:57,800 Speaker 1: on a run. I would say, on average, in a 62 00:03:57,880 --> 00:04:01,640 Speaker 1: month with all of the yucky days included, maybe I 63 00:04:01,720 --> 00:04:02,800 Speaker 1: bail out twice. 64 00:04:03,240 --> 00:04:05,960 Speaker 2: And it's okay to bail out. You know, it happens. 65 00:04:06,280 --> 00:04:10,600 Speaker 1: Sometimes You've just gotta listen But what I will say 66 00:04:11,160 --> 00:04:13,520 Speaker 1: is that in the moments before the run, when you 67 00:04:13,640 --> 00:04:17,920 Speaker 1: make that big decision, like taking that deep breath, you 68 00:04:18,040 --> 00:04:22,120 Speaker 1: hype yourself up and you say, all right, I'm gonna 69 00:04:22,120 --> 00:04:28,880 Speaker 1: do this, that is really frickin' important. And that is 70 00:04:28,920 --> 00:04:33,480 Speaker 1: the stuff that encourages you right and reminds you that 71 00:04:33,560 --> 00:04:36,919 Speaker 1: you are capable to show up everywhere else, that you 72 00:04:36,960 --> 00:04:41,479 Speaker 1: are capable to just keep moving forward, that you get 73 00:04:41,520 --> 00:04:45,240 Speaker 1: to make that powerful decision. And so that was just 74 00:04:45,240 --> 00:04:47,279 Speaker 1: something I was thinking about this week that I wanted 75 00:04:47,279 --> 00:04:52,040 Speaker 1: to share with you. My prompt for you guys this week, 76 00:04:52,279 --> 00:04:56,000 Speaker 1: what was the last time you had to psych yourself 77 00:04:56,080 --> 00:04:57,080 Speaker 1: up to do something? 78 00:04:57,600 --> 00:04:57,920 Speaker 2: Again? 79 00:04:58,080 --> 00:05:02,080 Speaker 1: What was the last time you had to psych yourself 80 00:05:02,200 --> 00:05:05,960 Speaker 1: up to do something? And how did you feel once 81 00:05:06,040 --> 00:05:10,640 Speaker 1: that big to do was done? Highlights of the week. 82 00:05:10,839 --> 00:05:13,159 Speaker 1: Links to all of these highlights can be found in 83 00:05:13,200 --> 00:05:17,600 Speaker 1: the link with the description to this episode. First up, 84 00:05:17,680 --> 00:05:22,200 Speaker 1: a watch Friends, a new series from my friend Nick Dio. 85 00:05:22,279 --> 00:05:24,720 Speaker 1: Nick's a close friend of mine and he's launched a 86 00:05:24,800 --> 00:05:28,520 Speaker 1: new series on his Instagram called Friends, and in it, 87 00:05:28,920 --> 00:05:31,920 Speaker 1: he's sharing his platform with people he believes that are 88 00:05:31,920 --> 00:05:36,880 Speaker 1: building amazing things. And this can be anything from companies, communities, apps, 89 00:05:37,040 --> 00:05:39,799 Speaker 1: even buildings, which I know sounds a little bit crazy 90 00:05:39,839 --> 00:05:44,119 Speaker 1: but awesome. Sure, seeing someone else on someone else's feed, 91 00:05:44,440 --> 00:05:46,039 Speaker 1: that's kind of a weird way to put that. But 92 00:05:46,360 --> 00:05:48,880 Speaker 1: it can be a little bit like you're unsure about 93 00:05:48,880 --> 00:05:52,280 Speaker 1: what's going on. But I really really dig this. So far, 94 00:05:52,400 --> 00:05:55,919 Speaker 1: he has had a meditation coach and the founder of 95 00:05:55,960 --> 00:05:59,200 Speaker 1: an app called Gratitude Plus on the feed and upcoming 96 00:05:59,240 --> 00:06:02,880 Speaker 1: episodes include Colleen Brooks, she's the founder of High Court, 97 00:06:02,880 --> 00:06:07,279 Speaker 1: which is a new membership leisure club in Tribeca. Benjamin Goldman, 98 00:06:07,360 --> 00:06:10,039 Speaker 1: he's the head chef at the vegan restaurant Planta in 99 00:06:10,080 --> 00:06:14,160 Speaker 1: South Beach. And Ty Richards, who is a cannabis athlete 100 00:06:14,200 --> 00:06:16,400 Speaker 1: that's a fun thing and a founder of a cannabis 101 00:06:16,480 --> 00:06:21,240 Speaker 1: focused run club called Rage and Release. Next up, the 102 00:06:21,320 --> 00:06:24,360 Speaker 1: Perfect Bike Shorts. I was asking about this on Instagram 103 00:06:24,400 --> 00:06:27,039 Speaker 1: this week. I got tons of responses. A few of 104 00:06:27,040 --> 00:06:29,560 Speaker 1: the ones that I will highlight again links in the 105 00:06:29,560 --> 00:06:32,920 Speaker 1: show notes Lulemon a Line six inch they just released it. 106 00:06:33,080 --> 00:06:39,000 Speaker 1: I bought it myself this week. Obsessed athleta Elation short, 107 00:06:39,360 --> 00:06:43,320 Speaker 1: the under Armour Meridian short, and the Nike one Bike short. 108 00:06:43,360 --> 00:06:46,280 Speaker 1: I just envision many of you taking notes on your 109 00:06:46,320 --> 00:06:50,280 Speaker 1: iPhone right now. A good listen for you this week 110 00:06:50,480 --> 00:06:53,560 Speaker 1: catching up with Chris Heisler. He's on the alley on 111 00:06:53,720 --> 00:06:55,440 Speaker 1: the Run Show. The first thing I have to say 112 00:06:55,440 --> 00:06:58,520 Speaker 1: about this is wow. I have known Chris for a 113 00:06:58,640 --> 00:07:01,159 Speaker 1: while now. We both were in the run industry in 114 00:07:01,200 --> 00:07:05,640 Speaker 1: some capacity, him as the one School Will Run Weston 115 00:07:05,720 --> 00:07:08,880 Speaker 1: at Concierge and me as a fitness journalist. We met 116 00:07:08,960 --> 00:07:11,480 Speaker 1: years ago and this week he is on the alley 117 00:07:11,520 --> 00:07:13,760 Speaker 1: on the Run Show. Now you know me, you know 118 00:07:13,880 --> 00:07:16,080 Speaker 1: I love Ali Feller. She has been a guest on 119 00:07:16,200 --> 00:07:20,080 Speaker 1: Hurdle before and for her podcast. This week she is 120 00:07:20,160 --> 00:07:25,680 Speaker 1: chatting with Chris and their conversation is a must must listen. 121 00:07:26,120 --> 00:07:28,760 Speaker 1: He opens up for the first time about his long 122 00:07:29,360 --> 00:07:32,880 Speaker 1: battle with alcoholism, and he talks about getting sober and 123 00:07:33,800 --> 00:07:37,360 Speaker 1: is just his honesty and it's so vulnerable, and it's 124 00:07:37,600 --> 00:07:43,360 Speaker 1: just a really powerful, powerful conversation that I know, I 125 00:07:43,480 --> 00:07:47,600 Speaker 1: know my audience could really really benefit from. Another slightly 126 00:07:47,680 --> 00:07:50,760 Speaker 1: somber note. Donate this week to the Rest Up Tommy 127 00:07:50,800 --> 00:07:54,320 Speaker 1: We'll see you soon. Go fund me. Tommy Ribs. He's 128 00:07:54,360 --> 00:07:56,520 Speaker 1: a well known nut trailer runner and he was also 129 00:07:56,560 --> 00:08:01,560 Speaker 1: admitted to the ICU several weeks ago with like respiratory issues. 130 00:08:01,560 --> 00:08:06,400 Speaker 1: Although he's still undiagnosed, so Rivers has sustained significant damage 131 00:08:06,760 --> 00:08:09,600 Speaker 1: to his lungs. He spent the last few days sedated 132 00:08:09,680 --> 00:08:12,679 Speaker 1: and on a ventilator, And if you have the means, 133 00:08:13,160 --> 00:08:15,760 Speaker 1: definitely consider donating to his family. I know he has 134 00:08:15,800 --> 00:08:19,240 Speaker 1: a loving wife, three girls, and I'm sure his family 135 00:08:19,280 --> 00:08:21,680 Speaker 1: can use all of the help on the burden of 136 00:08:21,920 --> 00:08:26,360 Speaker 1: ongoing hospital bills. And last but not least, this week, 137 00:08:26,400 --> 00:08:29,200 Speaker 1: I am highlighting a giveaway of a Whoop plus a 138 00:08:29,280 --> 00:08:33,200 Speaker 1: six month membership. As you know, last week I hosted 139 00:08:33,280 --> 00:08:37,240 Speaker 1: another giveaway for the premiere of season three, and the winner, Haley, 140 00:08:37,280 --> 00:08:40,760 Speaker 1: graciously offered to split up her winnings and donate the 141 00:08:40,760 --> 00:08:44,600 Speaker 1: Whoop to another lucky hurdler. So if you don't know 142 00:08:44,600 --> 00:08:47,120 Speaker 1: about whoop, whoop is a wrist worn heart rate monitor. 143 00:08:47,160 --> 00:08:50,920 Speaker 1: I wear mine religiously to track things like stream and 144 00:08:51,000 --> 00:08:55,640 Speaker 1: sleep and recovery. Especially during the pandemic. I've been monitoring 145 00:08:55,679 --> 00:09:00,320 Speaker 1: my respiratory rate like crazy, and so I I know 146 00:09:00,679 --> 00:09:04,040 Speaker 1: that if you have not tried the Whoop yet, you 147 00:09:04,240 --> 00:09:08,760 Speaker 1: too would love it. Tender to win head on over 148 00:09:08,920 --> 00:09:13,720 Speaker 1: to the Weekly Hurdle Newsletter and enter your answer in 149 00:09:13,760 --> 00:09:17,640 Speaker 1: the comments section to this week's prompt again, what was 150 00:09:17,760 --> 00:09:20,240 Speaker 1: the last time you had to psych yourself up to 151 00:09:20,320 --> 00:09:23,240 Speaker 1: do something? And how did it feel once that big 152 00:09:23,520 --> 00:09:26,600 Speaker 1: to do was done. I'll be announcing the winner of 153 00:09:27,160 --> 00:09:31,760 Speaker 1: this giveaway and next week's installment of the Weekly Hurdle Newsletter, 154 00:09:31,840 --> 00:09:34,679 Speaker 1: so please, if you haven't subscribed to that just yet, 155 00:09:34,800 --> 00:09:38,200 Speaker 1: make sure to get in there and do that. And 156 00:09:38,240 --> 00:09:40,720 Speaker 1: I think that's it for now. Thanks so much as 157 00:09:40,760 --> 00:09:44,920 Speaker 1: always for everyone's support of the pod this week. I 158 00:09:44,960 --> 00:09:48,200 Speaker 1: got so much outrageous, awesome feedback on Jess Simms and 159 00:09:48,200 --> 00:09:51,840 Speaker 1: her positive outlook and man, she is such a delight 160 00:09:52,320 --> 00:09:55,400 Speaker 1: One last thank you as well to everyone that attended 161 00:09:55,400 --> 00:09:59,160 Speaker 1: the Intro to Freelance Writing Hurdle session this week. You 162 00:09:59,280 --> 00:10:01,840 Speaker 1: really just filled up my cup. I'll be honest, this 163 00:10:01,880 --> 00:10:03,720 Speaker 1: is the first time in a long time that I 164 00:10:03,840 --> 00:10:07,679 Speaker 1: just feel like I'm me again, productive and happy and 165 00:10:07,800 --> 00:10:10,959 Speaker 1: giving back to my community and it really just makes 166 00:10:11,000 --> 00:10:14,640 Speaker 1: me feel whole. So thank you for that. If you 167 00:10:14,800 --> 00:10:17,800 Speaker 1: want to check out either of the past hurdle sessions 168 00:10:17,840 --> 00:10:20,520 Speaker 1: from the last two weeks Intro to Podcasting, Intro to 169 00:10:20,559 --> 00:10:23,960 Speaker 1: freelance writing. They're both up on the Hurdle website right now, 170 00:10:24,120 --> 00:10:27,720 Speaker 1: and upcoming in August is how to start and stay running, 171 00:10:27,800 --> 00:10:30,680 Speaker 1: as well as how to turn your side hustle into 172 00:10:30,720 --> 00:10:33,520 Speaker 1: a full time gig. That's it for me This week 173 00:10:33,800 --> 00:10:38,400 Speaker 1: at Emily Abadi at Hurdle Podcast, another hurdle conquered. 174 00:10:38,920 --> 00:10:39,960 Speaker 2: Catch you guys next time.