RSS Amplifier

Blog

Weekly Hurdle

Embracing the #hurdlemoments as they pass.

emilyabbate.substack.comSource feed ↗11 posts

Live Last read · last published · next check

Written by

Latest posts

Joy Doesn't Require Justification

On solo dates, unexpected clarity, and why investing in your own delight is never frivolous.

The Marathon Prep Playbook, Part II: Fueling, Fatigue & Managing the Messy Middle

Everything you actually need to know when the mileage gets real—plus, a live Q&A next week!

The Marathon Prep Playbook: Part I

Your ultimate guide to setting a rock-solid foundation, mastering your training architecture, and avoiding pre-race burnout.

Should Everyone Run a Marathon?

(Spoiler: No.)

71 Thoughts I Had During My 19-Mile Treadmill Run

Am I unhinged? Absolutely positively perhaps, yes.

Quietly Terrified: The Art of Looking Brave

On the exhausting reality of putting on a good face, and what happens when we finally decide to stop faking it.

What Is The Stubbornness Trap?

Why sticking rigidly to the plan could be sabotaging your happiness—and how to pivot without guilt.

4 Simple Things Making Life Better Right Now

On jet lag, dropping your ego, and the summer staples in my rotation.

A Peak Inside The HYROX World Championships

What every person needs to know about the popular fitness competition, and why even the Fittest Woman on Earth respects the run.

So, I Made A Big Decision

On the future of Hurdle, the historic boom in women’s sports, and trusting your gut.

In a Haze of Happiness (And How to Stay There)

We can’t always control our internal weather, but we can make smart choices about our external environment.