We Need More Adaptive Athletes and Disability Advocates: Mary MacDonald LIVE at the Falmouth Road Race Expo

<p>In this special <strong>live episode of Runnah from the 2026 Falmouth Road Race Expo</strong>, I sit down with <strong>Mary MacDonald</strong>, an incredible adaptive athlete whose journey is a powerful reminder that sport can completely change the way we see ourselves and what&#39;s possible.</p><p>Mary is a <strong>2021 National Miss Amazing</strong>, a multi-time National Youth Gold Medal winner, a <strong>para powerlifting record holder</strong>, and the <strong>2026 Sports ’N Spokes Junior Athlete of the Year</strong>. Sports ’N Spokes recently featured Mary as its 2026 Junior Athlete of the Year, highlighting her achievements in adaptive sport. </p><p>Mary is also the <strong>2026 Massachusetts Miss Amazing</strong>, using her platform to advocate, inspire, and show what athletes with disabilities can accomplish.</p><p>In this conversation, we talk about Mary&#39;s journey from <strong>200+ pounds to 125 pounds through adaptive sports</strong>, the role athletics has played in her life, competing at the highest levels, setting records, and what it means to find confidence and strength through sport.</p><p>We also talk about the importance of <strong>adaptive athletics, representation, and creating opportunities for people with disabilities to discover what they&#39;re capable of</strong>.</p><p>This is one of those conversations that goes far beyond running. It&#39;s about finding your sport, finding your strength, and refusing to put a ceiling on your dreams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Mary Massachusetts Miss Amazing:</strong><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/massachusettsmissamazing/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@massachusettsmissamazing on Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="" rel="noopener">runnahpod@gmail.com</a><br><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@runnahpod</a></p><p>Have a guest suggestion, sponsorship inquiry, or your own running story to share? I&#39;d love to hear from you!</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, <strong>subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a reminder that their possibilities are bigger than their limitations.</strong></p><p><strong>#Runnah #MaryMacDonald #AdaptiveAthlete #AdaptiveSports #ParaPowerlifting #MissAmazing #SportsNSpoKes #FalmouthRoadRace #FalmouthRunning #DisabilityAthlete #AdaptiveAthletics #RunningPodcast</strong></p><p><br></p>