The Dopey, Goofy, Marathon Survival Trap (And How to Escape It)

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Written By Ali Marty

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

Episode 130 How to Finish Dopey Challenge Slow Runner runDisney Races

In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn how to finish Dopey and enjoy training!

Ever feel like you’re just trying to survive your training plan — counting down the days, hoping you can “hang on” until race day?

You’re not alone — but you’re stuck in what I call the survival trap.

If you’re training for Dopey, Goofy, or your first marathon, and you’re already feeling worn down, tired, or hurting, this episode is for you.

I’m breaking down:

✅ What the survival trap looks like
✅ Why more mileage isn’t always the answer
✅ How recovery (done right) makes you stronger
✅ And how to shift from “surviving the plan” to training for the 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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