Podcasts Sports Running Ali on the Run Show 105. Emily Abbate, Fitness Writer & Host of the Hurdle Podcast

105. Emily Abbate, Fitness Writer & Host of the Hurdle Podcast

Published: Nov. 8, 2018, 1 a.m.

"I had already gotten so far, and I just wasn\u2019t willing to look back. That involved pushing my comfort zone and doing something I maybe wasn\u2019t the best at." \u2014Emily Abbate

Emily Abbate is a freelance writer, editor, and content creator, a certified personal trainer, a marathoner, and the host of the Hurdle podcast. On this episode, Emily talks about her own #hurdlemoment, and what it took for her to lose 70 pounds \u2014 no quick fixes or fad diets included. She talks about her impressive journalism career, and shares how she rebounded after being laid off \u2014 twice. Plus, she opens up about confidence and failure, and dishes out life lessons galore.

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What you\u2019ll get on this episode:

  • Was this the life young Emily Abbate saw for herself? (2:15)
  • Emily shares her own hurdle moment, and opens up about how she lost 70 pounds and learned to love running (4:00)
  • How Emily became a super successful journalist and magazine editor (13:00)
  • Whether Emily sees herself as a risk taker (18:00)
  • Emily\u2019s journey through the publishing industry, including being laid off \u2014\xa0twice \u2014 and how she\u2019s developed her confidence (19:00)
  • How Emily ended up freelancing, and the hustle it requires (31:30)
  • What a day in the life of Emily Abbate looks like (37:50)
  • Emily\u2019s best advice for aspiring journalists (48:15)

What we mention on this episode:

Caf\xe9 Mom

Rodale

University of Connecticut

The Hartford Courant

Liz Plosser on Episode 72 of the Ali on the Run Show

Emily\u2019s meditation book: Journey to the Heart

Athletic Greens

Lyons Den Power Yoga

TCS New York City Marathon

Lululemon Run All Day Backpack

Kuju Coffee Packs

WeWork

Ali on the Run Show LIVE in San Diego

R&Co. Dry Shampoo

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