Madonna Hanna Returns to the Track: A GetSetUp Athlete’s Story of Resilience, Reinvention, and Running
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Madonna Hanna, a 71-year-old sprinter from Tacoma, Washington, never imagined that the second act of her life would be on the track. A former fashion marketing teacher, Madonna didn’t start running until age 57. But once she listened to a persistent inner calling to sprint, she couldn’t stop.
Madonna’s athletic journey has been anything but ordinary. After falling in love with running as a child while watching the Olympics but not having access to a girls’ track team, she followed her love of fashion into a successful career in the retail and apparel industry. It wasn’t until much later in life that her passion for running would re-emerge, taking her from the classroom to the track.
“I just listened to that call, and I got out there and ran. I was hooked,” said Madonna.
Her first competition at the 2011 Washington State Senior Games led to two wins. From there, she was encouraged to go to nationals, and in 2013, she placed 9th in the 100m and earned a bronze medal in the 4x100m relay—despite never having run a relay before.
Running Through Adversity
Madonna’s rise as a senior athlete hasn’t come without major setbacks. In 2014, during a 50m race, she ruptured her Achilles tendon and fainted across the finish line. The road to recovery was long and uncertain, and doctors warned her she might never sprint again. But Madonna chose the surgery and faith in her potential.
“I never thought I wasn’t going to be able to run again,” she said. “Anything is possible. It’s never too late to get up and do something.”
Madonna proved the surgeons wrong by returning to win gold medals in both the 50m and 100m events at the 2017 Washington Senior Games.
In 2018, tragedy struck again when Madonna lost her beloved husband and coach, Steven Hanna, to cancer. Even as he faced his final days, he encouraged her to keep running. One of his final wishes? That she keeps chasing her dreams.
Finding Her Stride Again
In 2019, Madonna found her new coach: A three time Olympic hopeful Marcus Chambers. Although his training methods were radically different from her late husband’s, Madonna embraced the challenge and reminded herself of what she always taught her students - “Don’t be a quitter.”
With Marcus’s guidance, Madonna earned eight state medals, set a new state 50-meter record and additional national medals. She’s proud to represent the evolving landscape of aging athletes and grateful to have a coach who believes in her competitive spirit.
“I tease Marcus that he’s coaching at the largest multi-sport venue in the world for people 50+, and that alone makes him a success,” she said with a smile.
A Second Chapter with GetSetUp
This summer, Madonna will compete once again in the 50m and 100m sprints at the National Senior Games in Des Moines, Iowa, as a GetSetUp Athlete for the second Senior Games in a row. She will be sponsored by GetSetUp, a virtual wellness and learning platform that empowers older adults to stay active and connected, where Madonna will be proud to wear the brand on her back for the second games in a row.
“I love the concept of seniors being able to learn from each other,” she said. “GetSetUp offers an extraordinary opportunity to be part of a global community that values learning and wellness.”
Through GetSetUp’s partnership with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, all older adults in Washington can access GetSetUp classes at no cost, including fitness, wellness, and social engagement opportunities at www.getsetup.io/washington
Madonna trains three days a week, balancing track workouts, strength training, and recovery time. She is supported by a team that includes her coach Marcus Chambers, physical therapist and fitness trainer Erik Waterland, and massage therapist Todd Valentine.
Inspiring a Movement
As part of the GetSetUp Athletes program, Madonna joins a growing roster of inspiring older adults who are challenging what aging looks like. Each sponsored athlete receives a stipend to support training and competition expenses and a branded kit to represent their community with pride.
“Just because a surgeon said I might not be able to sprint again didn’t mean I couldn’t,” said Madonna. “I want others to know it’s never too late to start. The real finish line is believing in yourself. Also living life agelessly is liberating!”
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