Whenever I feel stuck or I feel like things aren't moving, I start to reflect and realize how far I've come.

I try not to look at just performances, but as a person and how much I've grown, you know, emotionally, spiritually.

It's a really beautiful thing.

If you're not growing anymore, I feel like there's something wrong.

Yeah. not growing anymore, I feel like there's something wrong.

Hey everyone. Emily Abadi here. Last one, best one. Okay, I'm not choosing favorites, but you are listening to the final installment of this week's Turning the Page series on hurdle. A wellness focus podcast where I talk to inspirational people about everything from their highest highs and toughest moments to essential tips on how to live

a healthier, happier, more motivated life. We all go through our fair share of hurdles. My goal through

these discussions is to empower you to better navigate yours and move with intention so that you can

stride toward your own big potential. And of course,

have some fun along the way. For this episode number 283, I am chatting with Emma Bates. She is

a professional runner with A6. And man was it so good to have the opportunity to catch up with her.

The last time we sat down for the show was in Eugene back in summer of 2021. Wow, time flies.

And so much has happened since then. Emma fills me in on the year that was sharing her highs and lows chatting about her experience both in Boston, placing fifth and top overall American in the marathon. And also the difficult time she had running the Chicago marathonathon this past October, tearing her planter.

Not so fun.

She also shares the highs and lows of home ownership, having to deal with a plethora of unexpected things since purchasing her new home in Boulder,

forcing her and her animals, including

her two goats, to seek refuge in a couple of different air bee and bees. What I love most about

this conversation, though, is the through line of Emma's power of perspective. This woman has been

dealt some difficult cards this year, but she

still shows up day in and day out with a smile on her face. Thankful for what she has and doing

the best she can with where she's at. I'm personally looking forward to cheering on Emma next

month at the U.S. Olympic marathon trials.

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