nerves aren't all bad. Like it's okay to be a little nervous. I've done this, I don't know, like 30 times or so getting up there and I still get nervous. It's also a sign that you care, you know? And I think after you've put in so much work, it's a great place to be in is to have a little bit of nerves about what might happen in that sort of anticipation.

What's going on, everyone?

Emily Abadi here.

You are listening to episode 322 of Hurtle, a wellness-focused 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.

Speaking of fun, you can hear it in my voice.

We are out here in Chicago and it has been such a joy to see so many

hurdlers from around the world here this weekend. This episode also appropriately timed,

I am sitting down with one of hurdles favorites, Des Lyndon. She's a Boston marathon champion.

She's an Olympian and helpful to this conversation, she's a captain for

every woman's marathon this November. Des and I are both going to be on the ground there. And so

we wanted to get together, ruminate, have some words about best practice tips for gearing up

for a marathon. Whether you're a beginner or a veteran,

there is so much goodness in here. We talk about preparing what you need to know about your

gear, about your fueling, about your race strategy, how to execute on the day of what not to do

if you want to get your mind right, what you should do after the fact.

Seriously, this episode is loaded with the best content, whether you're a beginner, whether

you're a veteran, somewhere in between.

There's something here for everyone.

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