Upcoming & Recent Events:

Mary is unrolling her yoga mat at Yogathon 2012 to raise money for Childrens Hospital Boston and the Africa Yoga Project. Make your donation to her fund raising page.

Mary is going to be the guest on Heal My PTSD radio show in April 2012.

Mary's article on Embracing Aging  is featured in A Distinctive Style Magazine in January 2012.

Free download of the October issue of  Latin Connection Magazine overflowing with stories of inspiration, glitz and glamour and recipes now available. Mary's inspirational journey is featured as part of World Polio Day October 24th.

Mary's eloquently written article about her experience in Ana Forrest's Master Class appeared in the October Forrest Yoga Newsletter. Be sure to 'like' their page on Facebook.

Listen to the archive of the amazing, awesome and inspirational interview on Petey Silveira's Blog Talk Radio Show New Pathways to Healing,  Mary and Petey had an incredible flow to the interview as Mary shared her inspirational journey and gift of poetry. Mary provides a beacon of light for those who might have lost it and spreads her message of hope and possibility. 

Mary was interviewed by Fun and Fit founders and fitness gurus Kymberly and Alexandra. Mary shares the choice she faced - whether to quit her job or claim her health; stay in a wheelchair or exercise! You can listen to this amazing interview on Women's Radio.

Mary was the guest blogger on LUNA Chix Journal! Check out her inspirational and moving story "Going the Distance with Post Polio Syndrome: Why I Run and Practice Yoga." Check out the beautiful photos by Tracy Rodriguez Photography.

Diagnosed with polio at five, then at 53 told she had post-polio syndrome, Mary took charge of her mind and body, transforming her health, lifestyle, diet and self-image through exercise and yoga. Now Mary laughs at life and runs marathons. See Mary run. See Mary kick butt. See Mary inspire you to great things (and a good sports bra). Click on the title to learn something about Mary! Through Pain and Polio to Physically Active: Mary McManus’s Inspirational Exercise Story

Mary was the guest blogger for Plank talking about why she was The Once Reluctant Yogini.

"Not The Career I Ordered" by Huffington Post Blogger Caroline Dowd-Higgins features Mary's journey of reinvention in the chapter "Turn Survive Into Thrive." You can order it through amazon.com

Mary's story "It's Never Too Late to Transform Your Life and Run a Marathon" was voted as the winner in the Impowerage's writing contest, "It's Never Too Late To..."  Mary's message of inspiration, hope, possibility and transformation defies age. Mary wants everyone to know that the best is yet to be!

Judy Stavely and Kevin Leathers of Pure Fit Radio interviewed Mary for the inspirational segment of their show. Be sure to listen to the amazing interview with Suzy Favor Hamilton, 3 time Olympian and 9 time NCAA Champion as she shares her triumphs and tribulations of overcoming debilitating anxiety and depression. Mary is honored to share the hour with another woman of inspiration, strength, grace and courage.

At the L Street Running Club Pre-Marathon meeting, Mary was asked by Club president, Mac to give him ten minutes. Check out her inspirational speech to the runners preparing to run the 2011 Boston Marathon.

Dick's Sporting Goods included Mary's inspirational journey in their May is Runners Month Digest. (Page 23)

Recent Events to Inspire you:

Be sure to take time to listen to Mary's Exceptional Women Interview. Mary was interviewed by Candy O'Terry on Magic 106.7, the radio station voted #1 for 2010 by the National Association of Broadcasters. 

Child actor and NBC/Universal Executive Ricky Powell interviewed Mary as an Everyday Hero. You can hear the inspirational interview on Ricky's inspirational website Lifelong Happiness. Be sure to check out the wisdom, wit and warmth Ricky shares throughout his website and like his page on Facebook.

Mary returned to the Jordan Rich Show on August 7th, 2010 to launch her new book, "Set Sail for a New World:Healing a Life Through The Gift of Poetry.  Click on the Jordan Rich interview tab on the Home page to hear this amazing interview with a dear friend.

Be sure to follow Mary's blog Welcome to a New World.