Have you ever had so many options in front of you that you ended up wanting to pick none of them?

In this week’s 5-Minute Friday, Emily shares what happened when a rainy forecast prompted her to rearrange her training schedule—leaving her with an open morning, a long to-do list, and a classic case of decision fatigue while scrolling ClassPass at 6:30 a.m. From pre-setting workout clothes and supplements to breaking down big career transitions into manageable weekly benchmarks, Emily unpacks how removing friction and lowering the barrier to entry keeps you moving toward your goals—even when your "why" is strong.

Plus, in this week’s listener question, long-time Hurdler Mariah asks how to choose the right training plan for her very first marathon after going from maxing out at three miles to finishing a half. Emily breaks down why the "best" plan on paper isn't always the best plan for your life, why jumping from three days of running to six is an express pass to injury, and how to find a customized approach that sets you up for a strong, healthy race day.

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Have you ever had so many options in front of you that you ended up wanting to pick none of them?
In this week&rsquo;s 5-Minute Friday, Emily shares what happened when a rainy forecast prompted her to rearrange her training schedule&mdash;leaving her with an open morning, a long to-do list, and a classic case of decision fatigue while scrolling ClassPass at 6:30 a.m. From pre-setting workout clothes and supplements to breaking down big career transitions into manageable weekly benchmarks, Emily unpacks how removing friction and lowering the barrier to entry keeps you moving toward your goals&mdash;even when your "why" is strong.
Plus, in this week&rsquo;s listener question, long-time Hurdler Mariah asks how to choose the right training plan for her very first marathon after going from maxing out at three miles to finishing a half. Emily breaks down why the "best" plan on paper isn't always the best plan for your life, why jumping from three days of running to six is an express pass to injury, and how to find a customized approach that sets you up for a strong, healthy race day.
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Hurdle is where real stories meet next-level ambition. Host, veteran journalist and coach Emily Abbate, interviews the most inspiring women in sports and wellness, peeling back the curtain on their journeys through vulnerable, deep conversation. Learn the secrets to their success, including the grit, glory, and crucial mindset lessons that help her level-up. Each conversation, a powerful reminder that we get to overcome, and embrace each hurdle to live happier, healthier, more motivated lives. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

Hurdle is where real stories meet next-level ambition. Host, veteran journalist and coach Emily Abbate, interviews the most inspiring women in sports and wellness, peeling back the curtain on their journeys through vulnerable, deep conversation. Learn the secrets to their success, including the grit, glory, and crucial mindset lessons that help her level-up. Each conversation, a powerful reminder that we get to overcome, and embrace each hurdle to live happier, healthier, more motivated lives. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

Hurdle with Emily Abbate

Hurdle is where real stories meet next-level ambition. Host, veteran journalist and coach Emily Abbate, interviews the most inspiring women in sports and wellness, peeling back the curtain on their journeys through vulnerable, deep conversation. Learn the secrets to their success, including the grit, glory, and crucial mindset lessons that help her level-up. Each conversation, a powerful reminder that we get to overcome, and embrace each hurdle to live healthier, happier, more motivated lives. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

Hurdle is where real stories meet next-level ambition. Host, veteran journalist and coach Emily Abbate, interviews the most inspiring women in sports and wellness, peeling back the curtain on their journeys through vulnerable, deep conversation. Learn the secrets to their success, including the grit, glory, and crucial mindset lessons that help her level-up. Each conversation, a powerful reminder that we get to overcome, and embrace each hurdle to live healthier, happier, more motivated lives. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Why Too Many Options Hold You Back

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