5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Importance Of Finding Your Own Rhythm

About this episode

Emily Abbate discusses her journey of embracing grace and mindfulness in running while answering a listener's question about heart rate and breathing techniques.

Checking in from sunny Los Angeles! Talking about OAC's new Sprint team, and reflecting on a recent run at the Silver Lake Reservoir following my Brooklyn Half Marathon completion. Talking about my journey of embracing grace, slowing down, and practicing mindfulness during seasons of flux. Plus: Answering a listener question from Jen in Seattle regarding heart rate spikes and mastering diaphragmatic breathing while running. 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

• mindfulness
• running
• heart rate
• diaphragmatic breathing
• personal journey
• fitness

Keywords

• mindfulness
• running
• heart rate spikes
• diaphragmatic breathing
• Brooklyn Half Marathon
• OAC Sprint team

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OAC, iHeartPodcasts

Places: Los Angeles, Silver Lake Reservoir, Brooklyn

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