Should You Train for Dopey on Your Own or With a Coach?

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Written By Ali Marty

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

Episode 134 Training for Dopey Running Coach runDisney Races

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn how to decide whether to train for the Dopey Challenge on your own or with a coach. 

If you’re prepping for Dopey 2026 and feeling the pressure to “get it right,” this episode breaks down who can thrive with DIY training—and who benefits from structure, support, and expert guidance. 

I’ll walk you through key questions to ask yourself, the risks of trial-and-error when you’re short on time, and how Stronger. Faster. Finisher. is designed specifically for runners who want to finish strong without piecing it all together alone. 

If you're overwhelmed, second-guessing every decision, or just tired of going it solo, this one’s for you

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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