How Many Races Should You Sign Up For?

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Written By Ali Marty

Season 3 of Running to the Castle Podcast w/ Dr. Ali Marty

Episode 221 How Many runDisney Races Should You Do Each Year? runDisney Races

In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali breaks down how many races slow, back-of-the-pack, or injury-prone runners should realistically sign up for each year without ending up burnt out, injured, or hating training. 

She shares her own strategy of training for a 10K proof of time months in advance instead of rushing into races unprepared, and explains why shorter races can actually help runners earn better placements for runDisney events. 

Dr. Ali also dives into the physical reality of marathon recovery, why constantly signing up for races can backfire, and how social media can create unrealistic expectations about racing frequency. 

She encourages runners to choose races strategically, focus on enjoying training, and remember that consistency and staying healthy matter.

Ali Marty

Hi! I’m Dr. Ali. I’ve been in the health and wellness space since graduating with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2012. I’m a runDisney runner on a journey to running magical miles and helping other slow, back-of-the-pack runners do the same.

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