Racing Forward with Parkinson’s: Coach Larry Goldie Talks with Dr. Sue Goldie

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Overview

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

• Sue is working on education initiatives with the Davis Phinney Foundation – https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/
• New York Times Article About Sue: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/10/13/us/sue-goldie-parkinsons.html?unlocked_article_code=1.2U8.Fsoa.l7nSqV4lLyrR&smid=url-share
• Sue’s Bio: https://hsph.harvard.edu/profile/sue-goldie/
• GHELI (Global Health Education Learning Incubator): https://gheli.harvard.edu/
• CHDS (Center for health decision science): https://chds.hsph.harvard.edu/
• NPR Interview with John Branch: https://www.npr.org/2025/10/18/nx-s1-5575741/for-four-years-she-hid-her-parkinsons-diagnosis-then-she-let-a-reporter-follow-her-journey

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