I never thought I could run a marathon.

I never thought I could run a half marathon.

I never thought I could run a 10K.

And it's like, you do these things and you're like,

who is this girl?

Like, I look back and I'm like, I knew she was always there.

But it's so cool because you're always becoming.

And to see yourself evolve is so awesome. Hey, everyone, Emily Abadi bringing you a special installment of 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 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 really takes to 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. For today's special episode,

I am bringing you my conversation from last weekend at the New York Roadrunners Run Center

featuring the New Balance Run Hub.

I chatted with Samia Akbar.

She's a marketing manager for New Balance.

Molly Ritterbeck, she is the fitness, training, and health director for Runner's World

magazine and bicycling, as well as Lindsay Clayton, a Barry's boot camp, senior instructor,

run coach, and co-founder of Brave Body Project.

And the four of us gals caught up in honor of International Women's Day and talked about

how sport has made us who we are today. I love what Lindsay said about our discussion on

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