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I did a bit of catastrophizing this week. I don't think I'm alone in that. But what if my first inclination, rather, was to be a little more positive? Talking about a tough week, answer "how are you?" honestly, and answering a listener question about how to cope AND give your body the rest it needs.
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Welcome Shalane Flanagan, Olympic medalist, 2017 New York City Marathon Champion, Coach for the Bowerman Track Club and University of Oregon to the show! Loved the opportunity to sit back down with Shalane at this year's New York City Marathon, on behalf of her sponsor at Mastercard. We chat about what's the latest in her life, how it feels to step into her role as a coach, and her feelings about running this year's NYCM. Plus: Best-practice marathoning tips and her best pep talk to date.
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183. Shalane Flanagan, Live At the New York City Marathon
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Firstly: Dakotah Lindwurm is now Dakotah Popehn after getting married last weekend! Welcoming her back to the show to talk about Dakotah’s Olympic experience and all that went into her impressive race before diving into the early days of her running career, how her Olympic dream came to be, and what it’s been like since her "running glow up."
Dakotah talks about leaving her career as a paralegal to go all in as a pro runner and how she’s been able to focus on her body in all aspects to both prepare for big race days and recover quicker than ever. Dakotah’s sense of self belief is so inspiring and we talk about her why0not-me perspective and the tools and tricks she uses when that self doubt creeps in.
Dakotah’s first time on Hurdle Podcast
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A reflection on Dakotah’s Olympic experience (4:30)
How Dakotah’s upbringing sparked her "why not me" mentality and how to channel the same self belief (9:05)
Dakotah’s decision to self away as a paralegal (12:45)
The power of a pro/con list when making big decisions (17:25)
Combating intrusive thoughts when reaching for big goals (21:35)
Dakotah’s early running days and her first glimpse at the Olympic dream (23:30)
The pieces that have helped her thrive in running the past few years (29:18)
The story behind Dakotah’s biggest fan at the Olympics and how they united in NYC (31:46)
Getting to her dream without her mom by her side (43:24)
Dakotah’s perspective on dealing with grief (46:11)
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Listened to a really powerful conversation the other night, some of which I'm excerpting here on the brink of New York City Marathon Weekend. Plus: Answering a listener question of how to show up and be your authentic self online.
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On the heels of the New York Liberty's championship win, amped to have Adidas athlete Betnijah Laney on the show! We chat through how it feels to be a champion, the parade in downtown Manhattan, and how Barclays Center felt on that epic winning night. Betnijah lets us in on her backstory, the hurdles she’s overcome to get to this point, and just how monumental her friends and family’s support means in pursuing her dreams.
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A reflection on game five and Betnijah’s mindset going into big moments (4:40)
The biggest strength of this year’s championship team and what made this team great (7:00)
What support looks like for Betnijah and the impact it has on her success (9:05)
The early days of Betnijah’s basketball career (15:13)
Betnijah’s advice on motivation and resilience (18:45)
The biggest hurdles of Betnijah’s career and how she shifts focus when the doubt starts to creep in (23:16)
When things really started to click for Benijah on the court how the she feeds off the support of the Liberty community (32:23)
What it’s like to be an adidas athlete and what their support means to the athletes they support (36:43)
Amplifying the message of female athletes and how it feels to be part of the future and growth of women in sport (38:30)
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Landed my first pull-up in eight years yesterday! Talking about the process that got me there in today's episode, plus answering a listener question about how to navigate the frustrating process of taking time off.
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I recently shared some sentiments on my personal struggle with burnout and depression, and I heard from so many of you experiencing the same thing and looking for some answers. Enter Dr. Elizabeth Sharp, the founder and medical director at Health Meets Wellness. We do a dive deep into the topics of burnout and seasonal depression, and we talk the signs and symptoms, how to distinguish between the two, treatment options (with or without medication), and helpful daily practices to improve overall wellbeing and mental health.
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Dr. Sharp’s background and her Health Meets Wellness practice (4:07)
A deep dive into burnout: what it is and why it happens (9:30)
The difference between burnout and seasonal depression (11:40)
What happens to our bodies during seasonal shifts (16:15)
Symptoms of seasonal depression (21:25)
What to expect when going on medication for something like seasonal depression (25:05)
Evaluating whether it’s time to revisit medication (31:40)
Alternatives to medication when suffering from burnout or seasonal depression (32:56)
The impact of gratitude practices on overall wellbeing and mental health (36:55)
Dr. Sharp’s tips for combating burnout throughout the day (39:21)
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There's something happening right now that I didn't expect, and it's something that I can't quite explain. Talking about how I'm feeling going into the New York City Marathon on November 3, and answering a listener question on how to do a self-audit.
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Had the priveledge to bring Des Linden, Boston Marathon Champion, Olympian, and a Captain for Every Women's Marathon, back onto Hurdle this week. We're catching up, sharing some laughs, and going in-depth on everything you may need to know if you want to run a marathon. Whether you're a beginner or a veteran, this episode is packed with best-practice tips for everything from fueling to recovery; execution to navigating pre-race jitters.
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Every Women's Marathon
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In honor of World Mental Health Day, I'm talking about my experience navigating anxiety over the past few years. Plus: Answering a listener question about how to avoid the comparison trap when going through a weight loss transformation.
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Many of you know today's guest as a professional tennis player, but these days she’s spending more time on the roads and in the water. Monica Puig is a 2016 Olympic gold medalist and has found herself challenging her mind and body in a whole new way, pushing her way to the Ironman World Championships in Nice.
We talk about the pivot from professional tennis to triathlon, starting from the beginning of how she got into tennis in the first place. Monica also gets real with us about the internal dialogue when she made the difficult decision to step away from tennis and how she continues to develop mentally to push through an entirely new challenge in the triathlon.
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The decision to pivot from tennis to the world of triathlons (4:45)
A reflection on the 2016 Rio Olympic Games (9:30)
Feeling comfort in knowing your support system during life’s challenges (16:48)
Finding yourself and feeling of purpose (19:36)
The mentality needed to push through and how Monica harnesses the right mindset (22:23)
Moncia’s first world major marathon experience (32:30)
Garnering the courage to keep going when everything is telling you otherwise (38:59)
The peach and pit of this transition in Monica’s life (42:23)
The art of being kind but firm and the importance of setting boundaries (48:30)
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Why do we make certain tasks or projects the monster? Talking about that, plus the benefit of clarity in tough situations today. Plus: Answering a question about Every Women's Marathon and what I'd advise someone to do immediately post-race.
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"Believe in the run" is the name of the game for today’s guest, Melissa Ortiz. She’s a former pro soccer player, Olympian, and current broadcaster and host who’s had her fair share of hurdles getting to this point. We talk about her career journey, the highs and lows of professional soccer, what it was like to get to the Olympic level and how she segued her passion for sport from the field to the big screen. Melissa shares her advice on how to show up day in and day out with confidence and the reward of working diligently to master your craft.
Melissa also completed her first marathon while in Paris and I am happy to report that not only did she finish, but she had a remarkable time and her Instagram recap is a must see.
IN THIS EPISODE
Melissa’s biggest hurdle to date and how she pushed out of her lowest point (5:35)
The power of self talk during difficult moments (8:22)
The transition from professional athletics and graduating from sport (13:20)
Navigating the feelings of feeling like ‘other’ personally and professionally (22:20)
Melissa’s first experience creating content and how that lead to her current career (25:20)
How it feels to be in a position with a unique perspective and being a first generation in her role (30:35)
Melissa’s go-to’s when she’s not feeling at her best but needs to show up (35:28)
A piece of advice for anyone wanting to get into broadcasting and content creation (38:35)
Melissa’s biggest takeaways from her highest hurdles (54:02)
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Procrastination gets the best of me, whether it's leading into a work out or getting up and out in the morning. Today, I'm talking about the tool I use to beat it lately, and challenge you to do the same. Plus: Answering a listener question about ~how~ to run a faster half-marathon.
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Let’s just get this out of the way from the start: We are talking about the menstrual cycle this week, but this conversation goes so much deeper than the monthly cycle. I had the opportunity to sit down with Amanda Calabrese in Paris, founder of Sequel — a spiral tampon that creates a longer flow path for better absorption and no leak protection. We talk about her journey in developing Sequel, which started as a class project at Stanford and the hurdles involved with creating a D2C product. Amanda opens up about her experience with burnout and how she leans on her years as an athlete to inform her daily decisions as an entrepreneur.
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Amanda’s background and how Sequel came to be (3:28)
A lesson on the sport of life saving and how her athletic career introduced her to the first Sequel investor (7:20)
The first steps to put Sequel in motion and how Amanda used her skills as an athlete to develop a company (16:15)
Amanda’s go-to when overcoming burnout (24:45)
Biggest hurdles in early stages of product development (27:42)
A crash course on raising money and angel investors (31:15)
The defining moment of the first Sequel tampon and where you can purchase Sequel (38:24)
The branding behind Sequel and Amanda’s biggest lessons in creating a brand (41:15)
A piece of advice for every female founder (45:12)
Sequel’s partnership with Athleta and what it’s looked like in Paris and beyond (46:50)
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What mantra or words of affirmation do you repeat to yourself when things feel hard? Talking about how I navigated a downward spiral earlier this week, and answering a listener question about how to identify purpose within career.
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This entire conversation could be a life coach session. I sat down with Vanessa Garcia, Chief Impact Officer at Nike, at the Paralympic Games, and I feel truly honored to share her immense amount of knowledge and advice with the Hurdler community.
Vanessa started out as a human rights lawyer before pivoting to Nike and we talk about her non-traditional career path while keeping her mission of advocating for women and girls at the center of her journey. She sheds light on how her upbringing helps to inform how she makes decisions, where she gets her confidence from, and gets real about navigating the nerves that come with the nature of her role at Nike and what she does to "train for her job like an athlete."
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Nike's GameOn Program
IN THIS EPISODE
Vanessa’s feelings to be in Paris at her FIRST Paralympic games (4:35)
What inspired her to make the transition from a human rights lawyer to team Nike (5:40)
Keeping your composure during big, impactful conversations (10:18)
How Vanessa’s upbringing informed how she shows up for herself and others every day (13:35)
A fresh perspective on a support system and understanding your value (17:45)
Advice for chasing the next level of your career (23:29)
How Vanessa keeps a balance in order to live her life in purpose on purpose (28:30)
Integrating a love for movement into your family (32:20)
Training for your job like an athlete (34:20)
The power of the pivot and defining what success looks like to you (37:40)
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What does balance look like when you're pouring too much into one cup? Answering that question, as well as a listener question about what it could mean to be a certified health coach and how that's different than a certified trainer.
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Sarah Reinertsen knows a thing or two about getting things done. The Paralympian is the world's first female amputee to complete the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, and that 2005 hurdle conquered is just one of her lengthy list of accomplishments. In this week's special episode, she talks about how she turned her passions into her profession working in sports marketing at Nike, and she also sheds light on what it takes to keep showing up when times get tough. Plus: Advice for harnessing your own tenacity, and what she hopes the future looks like for other disabled people.
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Learn about Nike’s GameOn Program (2:30)
What Sarah does in her role of sports marketing at Nike (4:30)
Sarah explains her T63 classification: An above the knee amputation (7:16)
Sarah talks about the bone growth disorder she was born with (8:33)
Sarah’s experience being othered as a child playing soccer (9:20)
How September 11 really influenced her to make a dream happen and follow her passions (13:15)
Sarah talks about her first attempt at Kona in 2004 (15:32)
Sarah explains the World Marathon Challenge (22:40)
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It's the confidence in this episode for me. Meet Em Johnson: A proud, multi-hyphenate content creator who has been behind the camera working with some of the top female athletes in sport. In this week's episode, she talks about how she got her start while playing college basketball, channeling her effort into something creative when she wasn't getting the playing time she deserved. The Brooklyn-based creative shares what it was like to be employee No. 2 at TOGETHXR, what it was like for her to transition into working for herself, and how she navigated extreme anxiety and mental health struggles and came out on the other side better. Plus: Her feelings on the lack of other female photographers on popular sidelines, what it's like to work with Breanna Stewart, and what she's looking forward to most in the next few years.
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How Em first got into photography (4:40)
How Em feels about being a stand alone or othered in her career path (5:52)
The disadvantage in sport that actually helped Em get started in photography (7:50)
What Em did when she got to college and wasn’t getting playing time on the basketball team (10:00)
Em opens up about dealing with anxiety and panic attacks, how she navigated that in college (13:46)
The tools that Em used to deal with her depression (17:50)
What the “Bet on Yourself” era looks like for Em (18:30)
How Em got involved with building TOGETHXR as employee No. 2 (32:00)
How to deal with repetitive No's, and what kept Em knocking on doors when it didn’t click (36:16)
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