How Slow runDisney Runners Can Have Time for Character Stops

PodcastSpeed and Pace
Written By Ali Marty

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

Episode 188 How to Get Faster for runDisney Without Training Like a Serious Runner runDisney Races

In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali breaks down how slow, back-of-the-pack runDisney runners can actually have time for character stops without risking a sweep. 

She explains why character waits are usually shorter than you think, how to prioritize must-have photos versus expo or park characters, and why rare characters should move to the top of your list. 

Dr. Ali dives deep into the real key to more photo stops…not rushing race day, but improving your pace before official race training begins. 

She walks through how building speed during the build phase, using strategic speed workouts, and keeping easy runs truly easy can create minutes of buffer time that add up to multiple character stops. 

The takeaway is clear…you don’t need to be fast to enjoy the magic, you just need a smarter plan that works with your body, not against it.

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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