5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Being A Beginner Is A Prerequisite For Greatness
From Hurdle with Emily Abbate by iHeartPodcasts
May 15, 2026 · 10 min · Season 20
About this episode
Emily Abbate reflects on her journey as a beginner in fitness and the importance of progress.
As she prepares for the Brooklyn Half, Emily's looking back at her first 13.1-mile race in 2008 and the massive health transformation that led her there. Today, Emily discusses the beauty of progress and the reality of "readiness." She's sharing her perspective on why being a beginner is a prerequisite for greatness and how she maintains her fitness routine today—not for a specific time goal, but to feel like her most capable self. Plus, she answers a listener question from a new business owner about how to design a productive schedule and find motivation when you are your own boss. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @iheartwomenssports JOIN : The Daily Hurdle IG Channel SIGN UP : Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Email hello@hurdle.us to with your questions! Emily answers them every Friday on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Emily Abbate
Topics covered
- beginner
- greatness
- fitness routine
- motivation
- health transformation
Keywords
- beginner
- greatness
- fitness
- motivation
- health transformation
- Brooklyn Half
- Emily Abbate
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Organizations: iHeartPodcasts
Places: Brooklyn
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