How to Not DNF a Race When You're Slow and Starting in the Back of the Pack

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Written By Ali Marty

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

Episode 159 How to Avoid Getting Swept Slow Runner in the Last Corral runDisney Races

In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali tackles one of the biggest fears for slow, back-of-the-pack runDisney runners: getting swept by the balloon ladies. 

She explains why training every run at a 15-minute pace is a recipe for burnout and shares a smarter strategy that combines long, slow runs for time on your feet, shorter speed workouts to build efficiency, cross-training to boost fitness without extra pounding, and proper rest and fueling to keep your body strong. 

With the right plan and pacing, you can start in the last corral, stay ahead of the sweepers, and confidently cross the finish line without a dreaded DNF.

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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