383. From Marathons to Ironman: Sara Whittingham’s Inspiring Journey Battling Parkinson’s and Competing in the 2024 U.S Paralympic Marathon Trials

Marni on the Move

Sara Whittingham a life long athlete, Air Force veteran, mom, Anesthesiologist, who is fighting Parkinsons Disease. She competed in the U.S. Paralympic Marathon Trials this year, just finished B.A.A Boston Half as part of the coordination impaired division, and is planning to race Ironman 70.3 Rockford in June. Also, you can follow along and learn on her website Parkinsonz.org. Sara has competed countless marathons, Ironman 70.3 and Ironman before and after Parkinsons Disease surfaced in her life. We talk about how she perserveres, continues to compete, educates and empowers others. Sara sheds light on the early warning signs, how she mentally moved forwad with racing and training and what’s next on her racing agenda. Shoutout to our friends at Ironman for connecting us with Sara and her inspiring story!

CONNECT
Sara Whittingham on Instagram
Marni On The Move Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube`
Marni Salup on Instagram and Spotify

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Do What Moves You, for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news!

SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Leave us a review on Apple. It’s easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review, and share what you love about the conversations you’re listening to. Tell your friends to what you love on social. Screenshot or share directly from our stories the episode you’re listening to, tag us and the guests.