It’s not every day that we get to pick the brain of a world-record-holder!! If you’ve ever been curious about what goes on inside the head of an elite athlete, today is your lucky day: join our fun and inspiring conversation with Sue McDonald. We hope you smile and learn as much as we did.

Sue McDonald is a mom of 3, world record holder 15 times over (in fact she set these world records in 16 months!), the 2023 WMA Female Athlete of the year, the 2023 USATF Masters Track and field athlete of the year, and broke world records in the 300-meter hurdles, 400-meter run, 800 meters and heptathlon for women over 60. She is most recently making a comeback in the Pole Vault. Sue and her husband reside in Santa Barbara, CA.

More of Sue's accolades and accomplishments:

• 2019 USATF W55 Athlete of the Year

• Hall of Fame Inductee for LosAngeles Valley College

• 2018 Boston Marathon Qualifier

• 7x Age Group American Record Holder(400/800/High Jump/Relays)

• 1996 Olympic Trials Finalist (polevault)

• 3x Collegiate All-American

• Regional World Champion, 800m;200/1500m Silver Medalist

• 2x W55 National Champion in the400m & 800m, USATF Masters National Championships

• 2015 Silver Medalist, World MastersAthletics Championships, France

Don't miss Sue's inspiring advice for women at midlife and beyond...and for achieving longevity in sport.

This episode is buzzing with energy to help us crush our goals. Thank you, Sue!

Learn more about Sue’s career and coaching business at Home | Sue McDonald Fitness

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