31: Age Doesn't Matter an Interview with Mary Hanna

12/12/22 • 26 min

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What could you accomplish if you knew that age doesn't matter? When you listen to my latest interview with six-time Olympian, Mary Hanna you will learn that in equestrian sports, everyone can ride, no matter their age.

And with an attitude like that, it's no wonder that Mary has competed in six (hopefully seven) Olympic games in her 40s, 50s and 60s. Listen in to learn about Mary's tenacity and why her life motto seems to be "Just do it!"

Here is a glimpse into the episode:

[1:35] Hear about how Mary first got started with horses in her youth and how that lead to competing in the Olympics.

[8:41] Why does Mary not consider age part of competing?

[11:12] What is it that motivates Mary to keep going, especially through some of the hardships she has endured?

[12:30] What advantage does Mary believe she has competing as someone older in the Olympics?

[14:18] Does Mary believe that society is starting to view older people differently than they have in the past?

[16:58] What is Mary's favorite part of the Olympics (besides competing, of course!)?

[18:18] What are some of the unexpected obstacles and disappointments that Mary has had to fight her way through?

[23:53] What advice does Mary have for anyone who thinks its too late to get started - riding a horse or otherwise?

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Here is a glimpse into the episode:

[1:35] Hear about how Mary first got started with horses in her youth and how that lead to competing in the Olympics.

[8:41] Why does Mary not consider age part of competing?

[11:12] What is it that motivates Mary to keep going, especially through some of the hardships she has endured?

[12:30] What advantage does Mary believe she has competing as someone older in the Olympics?

[14:18] Does Mary believe that society is starting to view older people differently than they have in the past?

[16:58] What is Mary's favorite part of the Olympics (besides competing, of course!)?

[18:18] What are some of the unexpected obstacles and disappointments that Mary has had to fight her way through?

[23:53] What advice does Mary have for anyone who thinks its too late to get started - riding a horse or otherwise?

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Get access to the show notes and resources on our website at: https://latestartersclub.com/31-interview-with-mary-hanna/

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Make sure you grab the free guide, Top Tools for Late Starters on the website at https://latestartersclub.com/tools/

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