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In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn how to be fast enough for photo stops at runDisney races like the Disney Marathon. 

On average runners typically wait 5 minutes or less for character stops during the race and one runner waited for about 30 character stops during the Marathon. 

Strategize how many characters you want to stop for, how long you’re willing to wait, which characters are a must stop at, and know your pacing. 

When you know your pacing you know how your body reacts when you hit a certain pace. If you run too fast and need to walk to recover, if you take too long to recover does that negate all the fast pace you made up and should have just ran a little slower? You don’t want to burn out.

6 week Speed Program

Ready to stop panicking about how far ahead of the balloon ladies you are and start actually stopping for character photos? That's what the Back-of-the-Pack Runner's Speed Program is for. Join the Waitlist today to learn more and get first dibs on registration.

7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

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In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn how to make your easy pace easier so running doesn’t feel so hard. Some options runners use are conversational pace and heart rate training. Conversational pace may be a good gauge, but not everyone runs with another person.

Heart rate training means you follow your heart rate zones for your run, often Zone 2 for easy runs. In this episode I discuss why I don’t follow heart rate training.

So how do you do this? Test your easy pace and track it. Set your watch to alert you if you’re running outside your easy pace. Test your pace on the treadmill with the exact way I have my clients in Stronger. Faster. Finisher. test it.

Links mentioned in this episode: Episode #118

6 week Speed Program

Ready to stop panicking about how far ahead of the balloon ladies you are and start actually stopping for character photos? That's what the Back-of-the-Pack Runner's Speed Program is for. Join the Waitlist today to learn more and get first dibs on registration.

7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

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In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn what’s keeping you from getting faster.

If you feel like you’re a slow runner and no matter how much you run and no matter how much you push your limits in every workout you feel like you keep getting slower and slower, this is the episode for you.

You’ll learn the #1 mistake that makes slow runners even slower, when they’re actually trying to get faster. Are you making this mistake?

6 week Speed Program

Ready to stop panicking about how far ahead of the balloon ladies you are and start actually stopping for character photos? That's what the Back-of-the-Pack Runner's Speed Program is for. Join the Waitlist today to learn more and get first dibs on registration.

7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

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In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn what to do to start recognizing patterns so you can stop getting worse and start to feel better.

One main factor to remember is you can pay attention and write down the information when it happens. Over time take that data and analyze it. If you don’t know how to analyze it, that’s what working with a coach like Dr. Ali is for. Dr. Ali loves analyzing data and information and putting the puzzle pieces together.

6 week Speed Program

Ready to stop panicking about how far ahead of the balloon ladies you are and start actually stopping for character photos? That's what the Back-of-the-Pack Runner's Speed Program is for. Join the Waitlist today to learn more and get first dibs on registration.

7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

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In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn 5 Signs You’re Going to Not Finish Dopey.

These signs include

• Bought 3 new pairs of shoes in the past 6 months
• Something hurts every time you run 8 miles or more
• You’re pushing to keep that 15’30” pace on every run
• You’re setting a new PR every long run
• You’re doing more strength exercises now to fix an injury

I want you to be aware of these signs because you may not have all 5, but if you have 1 or more and it’s early in training season you can quickly adjust to lower your chances of not finishing, and improve your chances of finishing Dopey.

6 week Speed Program

Ready to stop panicking about how far ahead of the balloon ladies you are and start actually stopping for character photos? That's what the Back-of-the-Pack Runner's Speed Program is for. Join the Waitlist today to learn more and get first dibs on registration.

7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

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• Check out FREE training plans for injury-prone runDisney runners on my website. 
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In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn the top 3 tmain reasons RunDisney runners do not finish (DNF) their races: pain/injury, insufficient speed (to avoid being swept), and insufficient endurance.  

These issues, often stemming from inadequate training, can be mitigated with a well-structured, adaptable training plan that includes rest and recovery (Deload weeks) and allows for life events. Other ways to help avoid a DNF is work with a running coach who can provide valuable support and guidance to prevent DNFs.

6 week Speed Program

Ready to stop panicking about how far ahead of the balloon ladies you are and start actually stopping for character photos? That's what the Back-of-the-Pack Runner's Speed Program is for. Join the Waitlist today to learn more and get first dibs on registration.

7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

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• Follow me on Instagram @rundisneydpt
• Join the Facebook Community to get training support
• Check out FREE training plans for injury-prone runDisney runners on my website. 
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In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn what to do when you have foot pain keeping you from running as much as you want.

I review questions I typically ask and why they’re important so you can take these questions and ask yourself to start forming some answers for what would work for your foot pain. I give an example of a runDisney runner who has foot pain, DNF a 2 Course Challenge at runDisney this year, and I give an example from when I sprained my ankle 20 years ago.

Some discussion points include shoes, ice, heat, foam rolling, and activity limitations.

6 week Speed Program

Ready to stop panicking about how far ahead of the balloon ladies you are and start actually stopping for character photos? That's what the Back-of-the-Pack Runner's Speed Program is for. Join the Waitlist today to learn more and get first dibs on registration.

7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

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• Check out FREE training plans for injury-prone runDisney runners on my website. 
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In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn how long you need treat your pain when you’re dealing with running injuries. 

You need to do the treatment for sufficient time before switching methods. Specific treatment durations were provided, including 10-20 minutes for ice/heat, 3-5 minutes for ice baths, up to two weeks for cortisone shots, and 8-12 weeks for strength exercises.  Consistent treatment is crucial, and misconceptions regarding Tylenol and NSAIDs were addressed.

Running injury treatments discussed include:

• Ice
• Heat
• Cortisone shot
• NSAIDs
• Tylenol
• Rest
• Strength
• Stretching

6 week Speed Program

Ready to stop panicking about how far ahead of the balloon ladies you are and start actually stopping for character photos? That's what the Back-of-the-Pack Runner's Speed Program is for. Join the Waitlist today to learn more and get first dibs on registration.

7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

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• Check out FREE training plans for injury-prone runDisney runners on my website. 
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In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn how to strength train the right way as an injury-prone runner.

You’ll learn what muscles to strengthen, how to strengthen them, what weights you should be using (how heavy to lift), what machines or movements you should be doing and more.

If you haven’t listened to part 1 of this 2 part series about avoiding the top 5 mistakes, make sure to listen to that one. It’s episode 111 because if you don’t stop doing all the wrong things, no matter how right you get all these workouts you won’t get stronger and you’ll keep getting injured.

Mentioned in this episodes

• Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program.
• Episode 111: Part 1 Strength Training for Injury-Prone runDisney Runners

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Ready to stop panicking about how far ahead of the balloon ladies you are and start actually stopping for character photos? That's what the Back-of-the-Pack Runner's Speed Program is for. Join the Waitlist today to learn more and get first dibs on registration.

7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

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In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn the top 5 activities to avoid when you’re strength training as an injury-prone runner.

This is part 1 of a 2 part free training series. In this part you’re learning how to stop putting the brakes on all your progress. No matter how right you get everything else, the right strength exercises, the right workout schedule, targeting the right muscles… if you don’t stop doing these things you won’t ever make progress.

Stay tuned for episode 112 where you’ll learn exactly how to set up your strength training program the right way with what exercises to do, how much weight to lift and how to schedule it around your running schedule.

Mentioned in this episode: Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Click here to learn more and enroll in the program.

Episode 112: Part 2 Strength Training for Injury-Prone runDisney Runners

6 week Speed Program

Ready to stop panicking about how far ahead of the balloon ladies you are and start actually stopping for character photos? That's what the Back-of-the-Pack Runner's Speed Program is for. Join the Waitlist today to learn more and get first dibs on registration.

7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

Free Resources

• Follow me on Instagram @rundisneydpt
• Join the Facebook Community to get training support
• Check out FREE training plans for injury-prone runDisney runners on my website. 
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