Running to the Castle

A podcast for 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.

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How Any Runner Can Train for Dopey without Popping Advil Like Candy

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.

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What Should I Do if I Miss a Long Run?

In this episode of Running to the Castle I’m answering a question a runner emailed me: They missed their long run, what should they do to make it up?

Questions I answer in this episode;

  • Can you make up that long run later in the week?

  • Can you tack on the extra miles onto another run?

  • What do you do about the long run when you’re on vacation?

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