What's going on, Hardlers? Emily Abadi here. I feel like it's been forever since the last

episode, but in reality, it's just been a couple of really crazy weeks. I got back from Los Angeles

Thursday after recording podcasts with a bunch of outstanding guests, and I can't even to you how amped I am about all of it.

I definitely am excited to share some rad content with you guys over the next few months and I'm

feeling so crazy inspired and really hopeful and I know I say this all of the time but a lot of

these episodes and the guest connections that I got out in LA were made possible

through friends or even social media.

So please, if you know someone with a great hurdle moment story, take the time to email

me, Emily at hurdle.us.

Enough about me though, let's talk about Gunner Peterson.

I totally geeked out, like total understatement when Gunner made the time

for me in his crazy schedule while visiting New York earlier this month for the Propel co-labs.

This guy is a big deal. And he made fun of me for saying it that way in the episode because I, quote,

unquote, sounded like his mom. But it's true. Seriously, you've probably heard of him

for his work with A-list clients, past and present, including Chloe Kardashian, Jennifer

Lopez, Angelina Jolie, Hugh Jackman. I feel like this list is never ending. He's also the

director of strength and endurance for the Lakers and has an unbelievable gym located in Beverly Hills.

We talk about a lot of things in this episode, like how he got started in the health and fitness

industry on a whim after college, and how taking some time for himself in the gym back after

his divorce helped him get through some tough times. Also, what it's like to be a father of four,

including a two and a half year old that's constantly on the move. He also shares a bunch of super smart

career advice he received from none other than Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone. I told you,

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