Running to the Castle

A podcast for slow, back-of-the-pack, or injury-prone runDisney runners on a journey to running magical miles. Join me, Dr. Ali, as I share the secrets I've gathered as a runner, Doctor of Physical Therapy and coach. You'll learn the exact ways I get my clients to the castle strong without feeling broken or held together with KT tape as they cross the finish line. Dr. Ali and this podcast are lovers of runDisney and are not affiliated with runDisney.

Running to the Castle is a sports podcast hosted by Dr. Ali Marty, with 246 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr. Ali Marty hosts Running to the Castle, a sports show with 246 episodes published.

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  Episode #65

  RTC #248 How to Master the Progression Run to Build Your runDisney Pacing Buffer

  Aug 18, 202622 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali breaks down the progression run... one of her four go-to speed workouts for runDisney runners using run/walk intervals. She explains why this pyramid-style workout (starting steady, building to a peak pace, then coming back down) trains your body to hold faster paces for longer, no track distances required. Dr. Ali also shows how the same pacing pattern maps onto race day itself... starting easy, building speed, and giving yourself a buffer to make up time after a character line wait. She closes with the mantra that makes the whole thing doable: focus on the 30 seconds in front of you, not the whole 13.1 miles. Join the Workshop: How runDisney Runners Get Out of Corral G For runners going 13–16+ minutes per mile who want to start in earlier corrals, stop worrying about the Balloon Ladies, and finally have time for character stops. Learn more about Stronger. Faster. Finisher. ! Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open! Free Resources Follow me on Instagram @rundisneydpt Join the Facebook Community to get training support Check out FREE training plans for injury-prone runDisney runners on my website. Book a Free 30 minute Call with me if you're wondering how you should train and if ...

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  Episode #63

  RTTC #246 Stop Guessing Your Paces How to Find Your Real Training Limits

  Aug 13, 202632 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali breaks down why so many back-of-the-pack runners get stuck in what she calls the "gray zone"... running just hard enough to feel exhausted but never fast enough to actually get faster. She walks through her full pace testing protocol for finding your true easy, moderate, and hard paces, plus the conditions that make your results repeatable from test to test. You'll learn why average pace is misleading, how often to retest, and what realistic progress looks like over six to eight weeks. Join the Workshop: How runDisney Runners Get Out of Corral G For runners going 13–16+ minutes per mile who want to start in earlier corrals, stop worrying about the Balloon Ladies, and finally have time for character stops. Learn more about Stronger. Faster. Finisher. ! Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open! Free Resources Follow me on Instagram @rundisneydpt Join the Facebook Community to get training support Check out FREE training plans for injury-prone runDisney runners on my website. Book a Free 30 minute Call with me if you're wondering how you should train and if ...

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  Episode #62

  RTTC #245 Proof of Time Half Marathon Training Week 13

  Aug 11, 202638 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali recaps a rare 100%-completion week of Proof of Time half marathon training, hitting every cardio and strength workout on the plan. She breaks down a tough 10K race pace tempo run, an early-morning cross-training walk with Levi, and a strength day where she pushed to a full 45-minute session. The heart of the episode is her run-only experiment: testing what happens when she runs straight through instead of using run-walk intervals, and why she's collecting data across multiple runs before drawing any conclusions. She also shares a genuinely surprising long run comparison to last year, plus a hydration hack for beating the Las Vegas heat. Join the Workshop: How runDisney Runners Get Out of Corral G For runners going 13–16+ minutes per mile who want to start in earlier corrals, stop worrying about the Balloon Ladies, and finally have time for character stops. Learn more about Stronger. Faster. Finisher. ! Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open! Free Resources Follow me on Instagram @rundisneydpt Join the Facebook Community to get training support Check out FREE training plans for injury-prone runDisney runners on my website. Book a Free 30 minute Call with me if you're wondering how you should train and if ...

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  Episode #61

  RTTC #244 6 Signs You're on Your Way Out of Corral G As a Slow runDisney Runner

  Aug 6, 202621 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali breaks down six signs that show a slow, back-of-the-pack runDisney runner is making real progress toward leaving Corral G behind. She explains why structured speed workouts, dialed-in easy run pacing, and knowing your long run time down to the minute matter more than corral placement alone, and introduces the "gray zone" concept that keeps so many runners stuck at the same pace. Dr. Ali is candid that a great race is absolutely possible from Corral G, while also validating the very real desire many runners have to move up. The episode sets the stage for a multi-week series and an upcoming workshop focused on building the structure needed to get faster. Learn more about Stronger. Faster. Finisher. ! Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open! Free Resources Follow me on Instagram @rundisneydpt Join the Facebook Community to get training support Check out FREE training plans for injury-prone runDisney runners on my website. Book a Free 30 minute Call with me if you're wondering how you should train and if working together makes sense. Hi, I'm Dr. Ali I've been running for 15+ years and been in the rehab space since 2012 when I earned my Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. I get injury prone runDisney runners across the finish line without feeling broken.

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  Episode #60

  RTTC #243 Proof of Time Half Marathon Training Week 12

  Aug 4, 202633 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali shares Week 12 of her Proof of Time half marathon training journey, digging into what it really takes to hit and hold race pace when your body (and the Las Vegas summer heat) is fighting back. She explores the experiment of adjusting run/walk intervals versus running straight through, and why testing her own training methods matters before recommending them to clients. She also gets honest about missing a long run for reasons that matter more than any training plan, and how deload weeks and a flexible mindset keep one skipped workout from derailing your progress. It's a real look at balancing hard training with real life: perfectionism not included. Learn more about Stronger. Faster. Finisher. ! Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open! Free Resources Follow me on Instagram @rundisneydpt Join the Facebook Community to get training support Check out FREE training plans for injury-prone runDisney runners on my website. Book a Free 30 minute Call with me if you're wondering how you should train and if working together makes sense. Hi, I'm Dr. Ali I've been running for 15+ years and been in the rehab space since 2012 when I earned my Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. I get injury prone runDisney runners across the finish line without feeling broken.

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