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

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. Learn more about Sue in the links below.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-shareSue’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-journeyEpisode Guide00:00:00 Introduction00:04:02 Sue’s early experiences in endurance sports00:19:57 Sue’s Parkinson’s diagnosis00:24:44 Modifying training after Parkinson’s diagnosis00:29:14 Learning to train with Parkinson’s 00:36:08 Training for injury prevention00:39:08 Tracking medication efficacy while training00:43:02 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 coach01:01:34 Experiences racing and embracing the ‘pain cave’01:10:44 Facing danger and the life lesson it gives01:11:44 Broader understanding of Parkinson’s and Sue’s future projects01:19:05 What’s next for Sue

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