How to Stay Motivated for Dopey and Marathon Training

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Written By Ali Marty

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

Episode 140 Motivation for Dopey and runDisney Races

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn why motivation isn’t something you either have or don’t—it’s something you build. 

Dr. Ali unpacks why so many runners lose motivation during Dopey and marathon training, and why that doesn’t mean you’re lazy or undisciplined. 

You’ll hear practical, coach-approved tips like using “workout-only” rewards, setting smaller weekly goals, and slowing your pace to make runs more enjoyable. 

Plus, Ali shares a powerful mindset shift: if your training feels terrible every week, motivation won’t fix it—but smarter, more compassionate planning will. 

Whether you’re in a slump or just need a boost, this episode will help you find joy in the process again.

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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