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In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali tackles one of the most frustrating questions in the running community: "Why am I not getting faster?" 

She breaks down her comprehensive Finisher Framework, explaining that speed is not just about the runs themselves but is heavily influenced by six major categories, including strength, recovery, and fueling. 

Dr. Ali challenges the common habit of using "feelings" or long run average paces to measure progress, noting that these metrics are often misleading. Instead, she introduces her specific pace testing protocol, a structured method to find your true easy, moderate, and hard limits, and explains why running in the "gray zone" might be stalling your progress. 

By focusing on running with purpose and changing only one variable at a time, Dr. Ali provides a roadmap for slow, back-of-the-pack runners to see real, measurable improvements in their pace.

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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.