#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. 

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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: 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