Why Traditional Marathon Plans Don’t Work for Slower Runners

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Written By Ali Marty

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

Episode 129 Marathon Training Plan for Disney Marathon Slow Runner runDisney Races

In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn why slower runners need smarter plans, not harder plans, why running 26 miles before race day won’t guarantee you’re ready, and what you actually need to train for instead.

Have you ever followed a marathon training plan and felt more exhausted, sore, and discouraged the closer you got to race day?

You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault.

Most traditional marathon plans weren’t written for slower runners. They don’t account for longer time on your feet, slower recovery, or the toll extra miles take on your joints. And stacking more mileage isn’t the answer.

Download the best marathon training plan for slow runners here

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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