Emily’s podcast is a breath of fresh air. As a former Ultramarathon runner and now Ironman Triathlete I appreciate the insights for training for sports. But what caught my eye was the solo travel episode - which I loved. I used to ravel solo until I got re-married and now my husband loves my travel ideas. Still I travel solo as much as I can and meeting people along the way is incredible.

I’ve been listening to this podcast for over a year now, and I can honestly say that there is something new that I learn after every show. There is so much great information that I’ve been able to apply to my life to enhance my quality of living that makes me so grateful for Emily‘s investments into this show. Highly recommend to all of my friends all the time!

I love Hurdle— the podcast, the mindset, and the community. Running (and life) can feel isolating and Hurdle is one way, one part of my weekly routine, that makes me feel like my experiences, challenges, the highs and lows, are not mine alone. Emily has a wealth of knowledge herself and her guests offer expertise on things that I care about that I am certain I wouldn’t come across elsewhere. As someone who isn’t living in a big city or doesn’t have a bunch of running friends, Hurdle was a well appreciated find.

Hurdle is one of my favorite podcast! It helped me going through my first half marathon and other hurdles in life. My family is not in the same country as I am and I find hard to build new relationships but as lonely as it sound I found my “community” in the podcasts that I listen to, this one is one of those, I always learn something, find joy, hope and puts an smile on my face, thank you Emily, keep that good work going 🫶🏻

I love this podcast so much. Emily is a fantastic interviewer - and the range in wellness-focused or wellness adjacent guests are always teaching me something new or motivating me to be a better version of myself. I listen religiously on my daily hot girl walks.

I’ve been listening to Hurdle for 2+ years and this is hands down my favorite podcast. I love all of the different guests that Emily has from Peloton instructors to athletes to self help gurus. I always finish my weekly listening session feeling empowered & wanting to be a better person—can’t say that about many things these days! Thanks Emily for your amazing content, I hope to cross paths with you at a Hurdle meet up someday!!

Emily has one of those voices you feel like you could listen to, chat with, or run to! The content of each podcast hits the nail in the head every. Single. Time! Looking for motivation ✔️ Looking for marathon prep ✔️ Looking for female empowerment (works for both men & women, hence the feminist movement) ✔️✔️✔️ She’s writing all the articles, recording all the podcast and kill in’ it in the game of LIFE! *edit - it’s so much more than just running! This “wellness” podcast focuses not just on the physical but mental, emotional and growth! I highly recommend her newest with Yung Pablo 💕

Hurdle was the first running/wellness podcast I listened to when I first started running, and even though my playlist has now grown, this podcast remains a constant companion on numerous tough long runs. I’ve learned so much about strength and overcoming hurdles not just from the diverse list of guests on the show, but from Emily herself.

I always look forward to this show - Emily is a great interviewer and her cadence with questions and conversations is on point. Her demeanor is comforting and calming which you can tell helps her connect with any guest. I like that this show introduces me to so many interesting people - Emily chooses a great variety!

I’ve been listening to this podcast consistently for the past 5 years and have gained so many helpful health, wellness and running nuggets from Emily! She is compassionate and so dedicated to picking helpful guests week to week… plus her solo episodes are full of wisdom as well! Perfect for a morning commute or long run.

Yes, it’s a podcast mostly about running but it’s just as much a podcast centered around well being. It would benefit anyone interested in having a overall more positive outlook on life. 10/10 recommend.

Hurdle is a must listen for me each week! I started listening as a runner, but I stayed listening for the positivity and wellness which helps shape the best me. Give Emily a listen, you won’t be disappointed!

Hurdle is the podcast that I cannot wait to listen to every week. I’m a runner but also love to talk about health and wellness and Emily does such a great job interviewing guests of all disciplines and inspiring the listeners every week! I appreciate her candid 5-minute Fridays and honesty every single week. She inspires me to go out on my runs on days I don’t feel like it, and encourages me to take care of myself when I don’t feel like it too. Highly recommend this light in a sometimes dark world!

Emily is a GREAT host, great content, love her solo episodes - great podcast for walks, runs, commutes.. 10/10 recommend!

I love hurdle so much. I have gone through many hurdles over the past few years due to health issues, and I have always found this podcast to help me. It really makes a difference in my life 😊

I have been listening to Hurdle for years now and love the wide array of athletes, CEOs and everyone in between (see what I did there?!?). Emily asks great questions and has a way of guiding the conversation without feeling like there is an agenda. As i runner, I also love all the great running content that’s geared towards your average recreational runner. Big fan!

Super interesting podcast, making running and the running community much more approachable. My personal fave ones are the 5 minute fridays and the solo episodes with Emily since she’s a great story teller !

As a lifelong runner, I’ve learned so many amazing tips and strategies from Hurdle for improving my performance and getting the most out of my runs. I find Emily’s fitness journey so inspiring, and I love the interviews with running pros like Sally McRae. A must listen for runners of all levels!

Great episode about her book & living & loving Rivs & her girls. Can’t wait to read her book. I saved so many of her posts on Instagram.Such heartfelt thoughts& views of life🤍🤍🤍

I love Emily’s podcast. My favorite is Five Minute Friday - I look forward to listening to it while I warm up for my Friday run. Added bonus- I’ve been introduced to some of my other favorite podcasters and influencers through Hurdle.

In an industry far too focused on quick fixes and monological approaches to wellness, Hurdle offers a welcome change of pace by bringing in diverse guests, as well as Emily's open, always-inquisitive, inspiring voice.

I love seeing which guest pops up next on Hurdle because Emily has a real knack for inviting a diverse pool of people whose stories and perspectives are unique, insightful, but also relatable. There’s always an actionable takeaway,to be found in the episodes. Love Hurdle

Love Emily’s show & attention to detail. Every episode is a well-rounded insight into many different aspects of the running world from many perspectives. Each guest brings their experience and I find it very entertaining & informative.

Long-time listener, first-time reviewer (sorry for that!) and I’m here to say: just listen once. That’s all you need to connect with Emily and her guests. Although running is my sport of choice, I’ve enjoyed each episode (running related or not) and can have taken some pearl of wisdom away from them too. Emily’s passion and smile as a host can be heard through your headphones and, man, if that doesn’t make you smile I don’t know what will.

Wow. A whole lot of nothing.

This podcast has become a must listen for me. Emily brings so many dimensions to her podcast - authenticity, honesty, honest questions. Her interviews are insightful, relevant and always interesting. She has introduced me to a wide variety of voices in the wellness and fitness field that I wouldn't otherwise know about. Keep up the great work Emily, and I'll be there listening!! Julie B

Great variety of topics and guests. I also appreciate Emily sharing her fitness journey.

Hurdle has changed it’s tune as of late. It’s really moving away from its original fitness-oriented content and feels very preachy and life coach-y. If that’s your bag, you’ll probably love it. Also, how many Peloton instructors does one person need to interview?

Loved the episode with Rad Lopez. It was truly something special.

I have been listening to Hurdle for a long time and love when I see guests that I follow or know of in other ways (like all the Peloton guests :)) but I realized today that no matter whether I knew the guest or not, Emily always sets up the conversation so I can relate to the person or I learn something. Admittedly I know very little about cycling, but there were so many great nuggets in Sarah Strum’s episode about career changes and other aspects of life. Just a reminder that all episodes of Hurdle are amazing! Thanks Emily for connecting your listeners to a wide range of smart, talented and overall cool people in the wellness space and beyond!

I have been listening to Hurdle and following Emily for a few years now. My friends introduced me to the show when I was training for my first big race: the 2019 NYC Half Marathon. I’d been a D1 lacrosse player and played various sports all my life, but navigating fitness and nutrition on my own post-grad was harder than I’d expected. I connected with Emily’s sentiments, approaches to fitness, nutrition, overall wellness and her natural mix of professionalism, poise, and relatability. I took her advice in training and later went on to run the 2019 NYC Marathon. In the last few months as a fellow young 30-something living in the city, I’ve started listening to Hurdle every morning as I prepare to take on the day. It’s amazing how much I look forward to Emily’s interviews, guests, insights, and five-minute-Friday’s. She’s hardworking, smart, elegant, fun to listen to, and feels like a very good (motivated & motivating) friend. She always seems to know just what to say/post/inquire right when you need to hear it. I also highly recommend her as your new favorite style icon. Keep up the great work!

I love how real Emily is. It’s so encouraging to not feel alone when I hit a hurdle. Listening to other people share their hurdle moments really helps when things feel tough, thank you Emily!!!

I have just started listening to this podcast and it is informative, inspirational, and entertaining. Emily does a wonderful job of showcasing athletes that have meaningful messages to share with the athletic community. I especially like the wrap around support/information to the episodes presented in her social media feed. I’ve reached out with questions that have been answered by her personally, which is awesome. She’s also working to build a community of listeners in real life with meet ups and community gatherings. Highly recommend.

Simply the best: raw, real, fun, vulnerable, inspiring and relatable. A few of my favorite hours each week!

I stumbled upon this podcast as I became more serious about my running and never looked back. Emily has helped me balance life and running, train smarter, and become a bigger fan of the sport. Can’t thank her enough for that. Be a Hurdler- you won’t regret it.

One of my favorite podcasts of all time! Listen every week! 5-minute Fridays are my favorite! Emily has a way of connecting with listeners in such a fun, vibrant way! As someone trying to get back into running and debating signing up for a marathon this Fall, Emily is who I have to thank for the confidence! Great guests on the show, relatable, and also really fun to follow on Instagram!

I look forward to this podcast every week. I learn so much from all guests and from Emily herself. I love her tips and find her motivating. I am new to running and just trying to improve. She makes all feel welcome. I have gone back to listen to so many previous episodes. Give it a try, you won’t regret it! Thanks Emily for a great podcast!

What a REAL and REFRESHING podcast. Yes it’s a running podcast, but it’s also so much more. Emily is incredibly relatable. She is has awesome guests, asks the questions we want to hear, and gives insight you didn’t even know you needed. If you haven’t listened yet, DO!

This podcast isn’t just for athletes, it’s for anyone who has ever faced a challenge. It inspires, makes you laugh, and gets to the heart of difficult moments and decisions that creates a little more empathy and a whole lot of motivation. Emily has incredible journalistic integrity and often shares candidly from her own life and experiences. Listen on a run, in the car, making dinner, anywhere and you’ll leave with more knowledge, heart, and motivation than you came with.

Without a doubt, one of my top podcasts!! Emily is a top-notch interviewer, and she interviews such a diverse pool of talent from various industries. Her vulnerability shines as does her commitment to creating a Hurdle community. Love this podcast. And keep the IRL meetups happening too!

I’m obsessed with the 5-minute episodes! So insightful and inspirational, especially as a beginner runner 😌 Thanks girl!

I have been listening to hurdle for the last year (or two?!) during the pandemic mostly during my morning walks/runs with my dogs. I came into the pandemic as an avid runner with 2 half marathons under my belt, but after a major move & a calf injury have been struggling to get back into running. Emily and her guests inspire me to keep on keeping on even when it’s hard or I’m frustrated with how few miles I can do now compared to my peak. There truly is a little community through this podcast & I look forward to it each week to put a little extra motivation with my fitness goals. She has a great variety of guests whether it’s a peloton instructor, registered dietitian, running superheroes, or just the gems she provides - I love this podcast & you will too.

This is my go-to podcast for on the run. The guests span a variety of industries from athletes to entrepreneurs and everything in between. They’re all incredibly motivating in their own way. Emily does a great job of getting the most out of every conversation, leaving the listener with some solid takeaways every time. Love it.

Have 10/10 recommend these podcasts to many of my friends. Discovered Emily in the past year & loved listening to so many older episodes. I truly look forward to her weekly episodes and the 5 min Fridays are always spot on. Emily covers all things life & running. You won’t regret hitting play!

All of Emily’s episodes are great and inspiring, but I truly look forward to the 5 minute Friday’s each week. They are the perfect bite sized episodes to get into the right mindset before the weekend. Can’t wait to listen to many more seasons of Hurdle!

I started listening to Hurdler after hearing Emily on the Ali on the Run show years ago, and it’s stayed one of my top podcasts to listen to on the run. The guests are inspirational and Emily does a wonderful job asking thoughtful questions. The perfect thing to keep me motivated to keep pushing in my long run!

Hurdle is my favorite commute and cleaning listen! I love what Emily has done with this show: it is so informative, all-encompassing, and just seems like a genuine conversation with a friend. I learn so much from Hurdle and love sharing it with my friends and family!

One of the absolute best places to go for wellness anything. Emily Abbate absolutely kills all of the topics we need, and as a runner, it’s really nice to hear all of her running gems! Listen! You will be ADDICTED.

I love listening to Emily’s podcast! It is so inspiring and motivating to hear how others have tackled challenges and grown from them. As a runner, Emily breaks down her tip and tricks and talks to other athletes that have helped me on my fitness journey and remind me that it is okay if not everything is perfect all the time - set backs can be how we grow and they make you stronger. Highly recommend listening and becoming a hurdler!

Emily - you have changed me and my life - for the better, for the best. Your honesty and vulnerability is really so empowering. Huge fan!!!