You got to be your own biggest fan for sure.

What's going on, everyone?

You are listening to an extra special episode of hurdle, a wellness focus podcast where I talk to

inspirational people about everything from their highest ties 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. Now, if you can't hear from my voice, we have had a weekend. I know you listened to Dakota's story,

which we recorded last Friday, hopefully earlier in the week. And today I am releasing an extra

special conversation that I had with the one, the only, Shalane Flanagan, on Saturday of New York

City Marathon weekend. Shalane and I both towed the starting line

for the marathon over the weekend and had the privilege of sitting down to talk about what's going

on. What's the latest with her on her journey? The last time we had the opportunity to do so to sit

down was back in 2021 while she was finishing

Project Eclipse, which we talk about in today's episode. And today, she fills us in on the

latest and greatest, what it's like coaching for the University of Oregon, as well as the

Bowerman Track Club, how she's feeling these days, how it feels for her to be someone that is

paving the way and inspiring this next generation of athletes. Plus, because we did have this

conversation at the New York City Marathon Expo, she gives her best practice tips, both for

marathoning and for marathoning within New York City. So helpful regardless of where you might be on your

individual journey. As many of you know, Shalane's also a New York Times bestselling author three

times over of a cookbook, run fast, eat slow. And she gives us nutrition tips, training tips on how to manage your anxiety

and so much more. A huge thanks to her sponsor at MasterCard for hooking us up for this conversation.

It was my first time hosting one at a Marathon Expo. And I'm going to tell you, it was a lot fun. Make sure you're following along

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