What to Do When Your Running Feels Worse Than It Did Months Ago

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

Episode 211 What to Do if You’re a Slow Runner But Getting Slower Run runDisney Races

In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali breaks down one of the most frustrating experiences for runners…when your pace slows down and your stamina feels worse despite months of training. 

She explains why this is incredibly common, especially for slow, back-of-the-pack runDisney runners, and why it’s usually not a sign that you’re failing, but a signal that something needs to change. 

From ruling out medical issues like iron deficiency, to addressing under-fueling, to the most common culprit of all…training too hard in the wrong places…

Dr. Ali walks you through how runners accidentally trap themselves in the “gray zone” where nothing improves. 

She shows how pushing harder actually makes things worse, and how pulling back, slowing down, and training with purpose is what ultimately leads to better endurance, faster paces, and a stronger race day experience.