Finishing Strong Has Nothing to Do with Running More

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Written By Ali Marty

Season 2 of Running to the Castle Podcast w/ Dr. Ali Marty

Episode 164 How much should a slow runner run for Marathon training runDisney Races

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn why finishing strong has nothing to do with running more miles. 

Dr. Ali breaks down the common mistake many back-of-the-pack and injury-prone runners make, adding extra runs or pushing past race distance in hopes of feeling stronger on race day, and explains why that approach often leads to fatigue, burnout, and injury instead. 

Using a soccer analogy, she redefines the phrase “practice like you play,” showing that strength, speed work, strategy, and fueling, not endless miles, are what build true race-day endurance.

Dr. Ali shares how her clients train smarter, not harder, through gradual mileage increases, strategic rest, and carb loading so they can cross the runDisney finish line feeling strong, confident, and ready to enjoy the parks after.

Ali Marty

Hi! I’m Ali. I’ve been in the health and wellness space since graduating with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2012. I worked in the typical outpatient clinic with active men and women with orthopedic injuries (shin splints, Achilles tendonitis, muscle and ligament tears, knee pain, IT Band pain, plantar fasciitis, and hip and knee arthritis until 2018 at which point I started Mobile Physical Therapy in Las Vegas, Nevada. Over the past few years I’ve transitioned to helping women running runDisney races after they’ve had an injury and they want to finish strong and enjoy the rest of their runcation.

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