Why You Break Down at 8 Miles (And How to Stop It)

Podcast
Written By Ali Marty

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

Episode 124 Why Do I Get Pain Every Long Run at unDisney Races

In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn why you always get pain around mile 8 when you’re running. 

Ever felt amazing at the start of your long run — only to hit mile 8 and suddenly crash?
Heavy legs, aching joints, and the urge to stop and stretch mid-run aren’t signs of weakness. They’re signs that your body isn’t adapting fast enough to the stress you’re stacking.

Today, we’re talking about what’s really happening when you break down at 8 miles — and how you can fix it.
Spoiler: It’s not about working harder — it’s about working smarter.
Dip your toe in, don’t cannonball.

Want to stop crashing and start finishing strong?
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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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