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In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn what it was like to run the final Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend before the race series goes on hiatus. 

Dr. Ali shares her experience running all three races—the 5K, 10K, and half marathon—including the lessons she learned about pacing for photo stops, fueling with flat Coke and Nerds Gummy Clusters, and checking in every half mile to stay steady in the heat.

You’ll also hear how course support, character stops, and Anaheim’s hills played into her strategy, why she skipped the parks to prioritize recovery, and how she finished the half in 3:04 feeling strong.

 Whether you’re planning a future RunDisney race or looking for practical race-day tips, this recap gives you insights you can use for your own training and race execution.

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  Hi, I'm Dr. Ali
  I've been running for 15+ years and been in the rehab space since 2012 when I earned my Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. I get injury prone runDisney runners across the finish line without feeling broken.