The Most Important Weeks in Training When You’re Slow or Injury-Prone

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Written By Ali Marty

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

Episode 138 Training for runDisney races when you’re slow or prone to getting hurt runDisney Races

In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn why the first and last four weeks of your training plan matter more than most runners realize… especially if you’re slow, back-of-the-pack, or injury-prone. 

Dr. Ali breaks down why early overload or recent mileage spikes are often the hidden cause of pain, burnout, or plateaus. 

You’ll discover how those first few weeks set the foundation for the entire cycle, and why the last few weeks reveal if your body’s keeping up or falling apart. 

If you’ve been frustrated, hurting, or unsure why training isn’t clicking, this episode will help you zoom out, spot the pattern, and start making smarter adjustments. 

And if you’re tired of figuring it out alone, Dr. Ali shares how Stronger. Faster. Finisher. can help.

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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