#128 Racing Forward with Parkinson’s: Coach Larry Goldie Talks with Dr. Sue Goldie
About this episode
Join coach Larry Goldie for a conversation with Dr. Sue Goldie. Sue is a triathlete, Harvard professor, and public health researcher. In 2021, Sue was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Since her diagnosis, she has continued to compete in Ironman triathlons while maintaining her academic and research career and raising public awareness for those living with Parkinson’s.
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Learn more about Sue in the links below:
- Sue is working on education initiatives with the Davis Phinney Foundation -https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/
New York Times Article About Sue
Sue’s Bio
GHELI (Global Health Education Learning Incubator)
- CHDS (Center for health decision science): https://chds.hsph.harvard.edu/
NPR Interview with John Branch
Episode Guide
00:00:00 Introduction
00:04:02 Sue’s early experiences in endurance sports
00:19:57 Sue’s Parkinson’s diagnosis
00:24:44 Modifying training after Parkinson’s diagnosis
00:29:14 Learning to train with Parkinson’s
00:36:08 Training for injury prevention
00:39:08 Tracking medication efficacy while training
00:43:02 Sue’s unique challenges during race transitions
00:48:17 Tips for fitting training into a busy lifestyle
00:54:44 Sue’s partnership with her coach
01:01:34 Experiences racing and embracing the ‘pain cave’
01:10:44 Facing danger and the life lesson it gives
01:11:44 Broader understanding of Parkinson’s and Sue’s future projects
01:19:05 What’s next for Sue