The Finisher Framework Part 2 - Strength

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Written By Ali Marty

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

Episode 144 Best Strength Exercises for Running Injuries runDisney Races

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you'll learn how to incorporate strength training into your runDisney race prep without overdoing it or making your pain worse. 

Dr. Ali breaks down the Strength category of her Finisher Framework—the signature process she uses with injury-prone, back-of-the-pack, or “not really a runner” types in Stronger. Faster. Finisher. 

You’ll find out who strength training is actually for (and when it might not be helpful), how to adapt it depending on whether you’re in the build, training, taper, race, or recovery phase, and how to choose the best exercises based on your body, equipment, and goals. 

She shares practical tips for finding the right weight range, prioritizing consistency, and managing pain before loading an injured area. 

Whether you’re lifting at home or in the gym, this episode gives you a smarter, safer way to build strength and support your training without risking burnout or injury.

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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