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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The Finisher Framework Part 5 Stretching and Mobility
In this episode of Running to the Castle, you'll learn the difference between stretching and mobility, why both are essential parts of the recovery process, and how to use them strategically to support consistent training for your runDisney race.
Recognizing What You’re Doing Is Making You Worse
In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn what to do to start recognizing patterns so you can stop getting worse and start to feel better.
What To Do When Stretching Hurts You
In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn what to do if stretching hurts you and how to effectively manage pain and tightness without making things worse.
Stretching Hurts You
In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn why runners with tendinitis often make their symptoms worse with the wrong approach to recovery.
Pre-Race Warm Up
The mornings are early and waiting around in the corral is long, to avoid muscle cramping, vice-grip like feeling in your calves warm up properly before your race.
Post-Race Stretching
In this episode of Running to the Castle learn what to do after your race to make it so you don’t feel so sore the next day.
Stretching and Post-Run Recovery for Your Knee When Training for the Disney Marathon
How to set up your stretching and post-run recovery routine so you reduce knee pain.