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In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn how to improve your speed and pace so you can run faster at the Dopey Challenge in Disney World in 2026.

Some important aspects of getting faster include

• Work on your speed
• You’ll need specific speed workouts
• Practice back to back days and running on tired legs
• Get stronger
• Run your easy runs slow so you have the energy to run hard on the shorter speed work days
• Use cross training to your benefit to improve your stamina without all the pounding on your joints
• Stay injury-free. You can’t train if you’re seriously injured
• Bonus tip: carb load the week before Dopey and practice it during your training runs

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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.