Overcome the Dragon The runDisney Ramps

PodcastSpeed and PaceHills
Written By Ali Marty

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

Episode 250 How Do I Prepare for the On-Ramps in runDisney Races?

In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali digs into why hill training is one of the most underrated ways to get faster for runDisney races...and how to actually "overcome the dragon," the nickname one of her Stronger Faster Finisher runners gave to the toughest incline on course. 

She breaks down the exact 45-minute hill workout she prescribes, including incline targets, sprint pacing, and why two minutes of recovery matters more than runners think. 

Dr. Ali also shares her own race-day strategy for handling on-ramps and inclines, and makes the case that training hills isn't about forcing yourself to sprint them...it's about earning the freedom to choose.

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.

https://dralipt.com
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