You don't get to a place where you're running a marathon by just sitting on the couch.

So today, I encourage you to text a friend, make a playlist, grab some new gear, sign up for some sort of race, do something that encourages you to lace up and get outside. It feels like spring in New York City and I am about it.

Emily Abadi here with another installment of Hurtle moment from Hurtle, a wellness-focused podcast

where I sit down with inspiring individuals to talk about everything from their big wins to how

they've gotten through some of life's toughest moments. On the show, you can expect vulnerability,

motivation, and candid discussions with everyone from top athletes to aspiring entrepreneurs

on what it takes to really follow your passions. My mission is simple. To inspire you to be your

best self, move with intention, and have some fun along the way. This week for Hurtle moment,

I am chatting through strategies to make the long

run feel easier. It's a question I get all of the time. How do I run long? Granted, long is

interpretive, just like fast. For the sake of today's show, I'm talking about the runs that last you over an hour

or so, and perhaps sometimes a little bit longer. Those double digit hitters that are often saved

for the weekend. I find that often a lot of the time when people are asking me this,

how do I run long? They're struggling to start running in the first place. And when you're in that position, running a mile or a 5K can feel super daunting,

nevertheless tackling something like a 10-mile or come the weekend.

I've got good news for you.

It is not impossible.

You too can enjoy the meditative awesomeness of a long run, ideally followed by a stack of pancakes, a Bloody Mary, a Ramosa, whatever you want, as long as you have the desire to put in the work.

Now, of course, what I have to offer is just a starting point.

So if you have any of your own tips or tricks that you swear by when it

comes to the long run, I want to hear about them. Hit me up over Instagram at Emily Abadi and at

Hurtle podcast. And of course, always available over email. It's Emily at hurdle.us. Before I jump into

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