In this episode of Running to the Castle, you'll learn about the Rest & Recovery pillar of the Finisher Framework and why it’s just as essential as strength and training when preparing for your runDisney race. 

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you'll learn how to approach the “Training” pillar of the Finisher Framework—the part that covers your long runs, speed workouts, and cross training in a way that helps you build endurance without burnout or injury. 

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you'll learn how to incorporate strength training into your runDisney race prep without overdoing it or making your pain worse. 

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you'll learn about the Finisher Framework—Dr. Ali's signature method for helping slow, back-of-the-pack, injury-prone, or “not really a runner” type of runners train smarter and finish strong. 

In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn how to decide how to move forward with training for your race if you have hip and groin pain with running.

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn how to train for your runDisney race—whether that’s Dopey, Goofy, Wine & Dine, or another event—without being wrecked after every long run. 

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn why motivation isn’t something you either have or don’t—it’s something you build. 

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn how to train for a marathon when your schedule is anything but predictable. 

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn why the first and last four weeks of your training plan matter more than most runners realize… especially if you’re slow, back-of-the-pack, or injury-prone. 

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn why so many runDisney runners live in fear of the Balloon Ladies—and how that fear is often rooted in past experiences, not a lack of effort. 

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn why strength training isn’t the magic fix for every slow or injury-prone runner—and why blindly adding more strength may be doing more harm than good.

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn why you can’t diagnose running pain from a Facebook post—and what you should be asking instead. 

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn how to decide whether to train for the Dopey Challenge on your own or with a coach. 

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn the top 3 mistakes slower runners make that quietly sabotage their progress—even when they’re doing everything “right.” 

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn why pain isn’t just a normal part of marathon training—especially if your long runs leave you limping for days. I walk you through why so many slower, back-of-the-pack runners end up sore, taped up, and relying on Advil just to survive weekend miles, even when they’re following the plan.

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn why missing runs doesn’t mean you’ve failed — it means you’re human. 

In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn how to finish Dopey and enjoy training!

In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn why slower runners need smarter plans, not harder plans, why running 26 miles before race day won’t guarantee you’re ready, and what you actually need to train for instead.

In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn what you actually need to know if you’re starting in a later corral, what challenges to plan for, and how to train for weaving, fatigue, and pacing when you’re not running straight from the start line.

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn why you aren’t doing better when it comes to running, even though you’re doing everything right.