No Pain No Gain Really?

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Written By Ali Marty

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

Episode 210 How Slow runDisney Runners Can Get Faster Without Feeling Exhausted After Every Run runDisney Races

In this episode of Running to the Castle… Dr. Ali breaks down the biggest misconception in running, that “no pain, no gain” is the key to getting faster. 

She explains why that mindset is actually keeping so many slow, back-of-the-pack, and injury-prone runners stuck, exhausted, and frustrated. 

She clarifies the difference between pushing yourself hard in the right workouts versus feeling wrecked after every run, and introduces a more strategic approach built on purposeful training… where speed workouts are truly hard, long runs are truly easy, and everything has a clear role in helping you get faster without breaking down. 

By separating paces, avoiding the “gray zone,” and using pace testing to define your limits, runners can finally see real progress, often getting significantly faster in just a few weeks… while still having the energy to enjoy their runDisney race experience.

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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