Who wants to run faster?
Run Faster.
Snap More Character Photos.
Bigger Balloon Lady Buffer.
Join Buffer Miles & Character Smiles: Train Smarter, Not Harder, a free live workshop for runDisney runners who want to be 60+ seconds per mile faster so they can enjoy every character stop, stress less about the Balloon Ladies, and start their next race feeling confident, not rushed.
A free speed workout challenge for slow, back-of-the-pack runDisney runners.
The Promise: Your 3 Custom Running Paces
In this free workshop, you’ll complete a simple treadmill pace test and walk away with 3 custom paces designed to help you build speed without pain, panic, or exhaustion… even if you’re running 14+ minute miles and feel like the balloon ladies are breathing down your neck.
Who this is for:
This is for the runDisney runner who:
Runs a 14+ minute per mile pace and wants to feel confident… not rushed on race day
Is training for Marathon Weekend, Disneyland, Princess, or Springtime Surprise
Starts in the back corrals but dreams of more time for character stops and castle selfies
Uses the run/walk method and wants speed training that actually works for that style
Feels “stuck” at the same pace no matter how many miles they run
How it works
Sign up now to save your spot
Join the live Zoom on November22 to get your custom paces so you know exactly how fast to train so you can be 60+seconds per mile faster on race day
Follow the plan: You’ll know exactly how to train each week, without guessing, overtraining, or giving up your run/walk rhythm.
The nitty gritty
What’s included
Signature magic pace formula to get your custom training paces
so you know exactly how fast to run (and walk) to get 60+ seconds per mile faster without burning out.
Your Week-by-Week Training Plan
A simple, structured plan to help you stay consistent and confident all season long
Training Styles to Keep You Motivated
Discover the three types of training that make training fun again so you can build endurance, stay excited, and keep your momentum going mile after mile.
Why This Works
Most training plans are built for runners who are already fast.
They run 5 days a week, stack mileage early, and can fit an 8-mile run midweek… because it only takes them 50 minutes.
But for back-of-the-pack runners?
That same plan means running for nearly two hours on a Wednesday night … it’s just not an option
And that’s exactly why so many slower runners end up sore, stuck, or exhausted halfway through training.
Buffer Miles & Character Smiles flips that script.
You don’t need to train harder.
You need a smarter strategy that matches your pace, recovery, and schedule so your speed actually sticks.
Here’s why it works 👇
🪄 1. You Train at the Right Effort: Not Someone Else’s Pace
No more copying workouts from runners who finish twice as fast.
You’ll use the Magic Pace Formula to train in your zones, the sweet spot where your body adapts and improves without overdoing it.
🏃♀️ 2. You Focus on Progress You Can Feel
Instead of grinding through every run, you’ll balance effort and recovery to notice real changes: smoother paces, faster recoveries, and more energy for your long runs.
🎈 3. You Build Speed Without Losing the Fun
Every minute you gain adds freedom… more photo stops, less stress, and a bigger buffer between you and the Balloon Ladies.
Because the goal isn’t to train like an elite… it’s to enjoy your Disney miles again.
You don’t need a “runner’s plan.” You need a plan designed for your pace. One that leaves room for life, recovery, and magic.
Start Date + Deadline
We begin November 22
Time: 1pm Eastern / 10am Pacific
Where: Online, you’ll get the link to join when you register
The only way to get the plan is to attend the live workshop (or watch the replay within 24 hours)
This only runs once this season – don’t miss it.
Hey, how’s it goin?
I’m Dr. Ali
Doctor of Physical Therapy | Personal Trainer | Nutrition Coach.
You’re here because you want more than just finishing your runDisney race… you want to feel strong at the finish line, snag that castle photo, and still have energy left to hit the parks.
But if every training cycle leaves you injured, exhausted, or questioning if you’re “really a runner”... yeah, I’ve heard that one before. And I’ve got good news:
There’s a smarter way to train.
As a Physical Therapist and Coach with over a decade of experience, I specialize in helping runners just like you — the injury-prone, the slow-but-determined, the ones who've been told they're "not real runners."
I've taken clients from “I got swept at Princess Fairytale Challenge” to “I was fast enough for a castle pic AND started in the back of the corrals.”
Now it’s your turn.
Let’s get you across that finish line… faster, happier, and ready to soak up every magical moment.
