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Beyond the Finish Line | Mary McManus (COM’76)

For Mary McManus (COM’76) contracting polio in Kindergarten was just one of the many challenges she faced throughout her childhood. Despite her difficult upbringing, Mary went on to have a long career in social work until, in her early-50s, she was diagnosed with post-polio syndrome, a neuromuscular disease that doctors said could cause Mary to lose her mobility. In this episode, hear how this devastating diagnosis inspired Mary to defy the odds and complete the unlikely goal of running the Boston Marathon, and how she has channeled her health struggles and personal trauma into a successful second career as a poet, author, and motivational speaker. Her 7th book, "A Most Unlikely Runner: Inspiration From The Heart of a Warrior" will be released on May 25, 2024. Find details on her website at http://www.marymcmanus.com/mostunlike... and don’t miss the profile of Mary in Bostonia Magazine. Please note: this episode includes a discussion of a family member’s suicide. If you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. 00:00 Introductions 05:58 Dealing with effects of disease 06:47 Why BU & your career goal 09:06 Another trauma 11:18 BU in the 70s 14:46 Public Relations Internship 16:16 Working at the VA (Veterans Affairs) 19:17 Another diagnosis 24:03 How did you come up with the resilience to continue living your life? 29:14 Living a life of pain, and the Boston Marathon 33:00 Advice about career path 36:58 How do you feel every year about the Boston Marathon? 39:20 Conclusions Proud to BU is produced by Boston University Alumni Relations and our partners 5Tool Productions, a BU alumni-owned company, specializing in video production, livestreaming, and content marketing. https://5toolproductions.com/ #marathon #boston #running #chronicillness