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In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn my recommendation as a coach for runDisney runners who needs to fuel for a 5k and in what situations you should fuel for a 5k.

Special situations you’ll learn about:

• Multi-day races like Dopey Challenge
• Workouts that include strength training or stretching
• runDisney races with early early morning races

The best tip: you’re fueling for future you, not current you.

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Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? Get personalized support, smarter training, and injury-prevention strategies designed specifically for slow, injury-prone, and “not really a runner yet” runners. 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 much and when to start carb loading for the Dopey Challenge at Disney World.

If you’ve ever bonked, felt like your legs were dead during a race and your training and strength were on track it could be because you weren’t fueled well enough, if that’s the case: this is the podcast episode for you.

You’ll learn which day to start carb loading, how many carbs to eat each day and a better way to get those carbs in easier.

Learn more about Stronger. Faster. Finisher. !

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? Get personalized support, smarter training, and injury-prevention strategies designed specifically for slow, injury-prone, and “not really a runner yet” runners. 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.
• Book a Free 30 minute Call with me if you're wondering how you should train and if working together makes sense.
  
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  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.

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In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn tips to avoid one of the most common running problems that’s easily avoidable.

You’ll learn about specific clothing and socks to wear to avoid chaffing on your legs or blisters on your feet. There are special types of bandages you can use in addition to the special socks to give your feet an extra barrier to prevent blisters.

You’ll also learn what to do if you do if you do get blisters to prevent them from getting worse.

Learn more about Stronger. Faster. Finisher. !

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? Get personalized support, smarter training, and injury-prevention strategies designed specifically for slow, injury-prone, and “not really a runner yet” runners. 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.
• Book a Free 30 minute Call with me if you're wondering how you should train and if working together makes sense.
  
  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.

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In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn whether it’s a good idea to run the week of your race.

For the injury-prone runDisney runner you may want to run the week of your race to get a few final miles in… or you may feel guilty about taking time off.

Listen to this episode to find out which is best: running race week or taking some time off.

Learn more about Stronger. Faster. Finisher. !

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? Get personalized support, smarter training, and injury-prevention strategies designed specifically for slow, injury-prone, and “not really a runner yet” runners. 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.
• Book a Free 30 minute Call with me if you're wondering how you should train and if working together makes sense.
  
  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.

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In this episode of Running to the Castle I’m talking about how to warm up and stay warm before your runDisney race.

The mornings are early and waiting around in the corral is long, to avoid muscle cramping, vice-grip like feeling in your calves warm up properly before your race.

Recommendations for your pre-race warm up include how to stretch in the tight corrals and how to get started in the first 1 mile of your runDisney race.

Learn more about Stronger. Faster. Finisher. !

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? Get personalized support, smarter training, and injury-prevention strategies designed specifically for slow, injury-prone, and “not really a runner yet” runners. 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.
• Book a Free 30 minute Call with me if you're wondering how you should train and if working together makes sense.
  
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In this episode of Running to the Castle I’m talking about what to do after your race to make it so you don’t feel so sore the next day.

This is particularly important if you are running a Challenge like the 2-course Challenges, Springtime Surprise Challenge, Goofy or Dopey because you need to make sure you aren’t too stiff and tight for the 2nd, 3rd or 4th day of racing at Disney and feel good to be able to go and enjoy the parks.

Learn more about Stronger. Faster. Finisher. !

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? Get personalized support, smarter training, and injury-prevention strategies designed specifically for slow, injury-prone, and “not really a runner yet” runners. 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.
• Book a Free 30 minute Call with me if you're wondering how you should train and if working together makes sense.
  
  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.

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In this episode of Running to the Castle I’m talking about a new phrase you’ll start hearing from me “more is more, balance is better.”

If you’ve ever experienced knee pain or other running injury and you’ve thought to yourself “oh I need to strength train more”, “I need to stretch more”, or something like that… more in these cases are just more, it’s not better.

In this episode you’ll learn what types of injuries more is just more and balance is better.

Learn more about Stronger. Faster. Finisher. !

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? Get personalized support, smarter training, and injury-prevention strategies designed specifically for slow, injury-prone, and “not really a runner yet” runners. 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.
• Book a Free 30 minute Call with me if you're wondering how you should train and if working together makes sense.
  
  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.

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In this episode of Running to the Castle Stephanie Vukovich joins me to tell us about Coast to Coast and how to earn that coveted medal!

Stephanie shares that Coast to Coast is not new, it’s back after a hiatus when Disneyland races took a break pre-pandemic.

She shares with us what Coast to Coast was like in years past, in 2024, and what it likely will continue to be in the future.

Listen to the episode to learn

• Which races are eligible for runDisney Coast to Coast
• What year you have to run the races in to earn your medal
• How to register for coast to coast at Disney
• Where to go to get your medal once you’ve completed your races at Disney

Follow Stephanie on her runDisney Journey on Instagram Stephrunsdopey

Learn more about Stronger. Faster. Finisher. !

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? Get personalized support, smarter training, and injury-prevention strategies designed specifically for slow, injury-prone, and “not really a runner yet” runners. 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.
• Book a Free 30 minute Call with me if you're wondering how you should train and if working together makes sense.
  
  Hi, I'm Dr. Ali
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In this episode of Running to the Castle Sarah Zuk shares everything she knows about fundraising to run runDisney races. She shares information she knows as a runner who has been fundraising for years and has worked closely with charities that have bibs for runDisney races.

She shares places to search if you’re interested in running a runDisney race for a charity.

Sarah shares information about how fundraising works:

• Some charities have an application to sign up to run with them
• Other charities you can purchase the bib and sign up with no application
• Each charity will have their own fundraising goal and deadlines
• If you don’t make your fundraising goal the charity may not give you a registration link for runDisney
• You may have to put a credit card down to guarantee the charity receives their money either from fundraising or your credit card being charged

Tips to choosing a charity

• Choose a charity that you align with and are passionate about
• Make sure you think you can fundraise the required amount

Tips for fundraising

• Set up your fundraising page ASAP
• Write your story about why you are running for this charity
• Talk about running for a charity
• Tell your friends, family, and others about what you’re doing
• Garage sales
• Make crafts
• Make runDisney outfits for other runners
• Sell gently used runDisney costumes
• Post on Facebook
• Sending personalized text messages
• Do a “Sponsor a Mile”
• Ask your company if they match charity donations
• Mailing personalized letters via snail mail
• The amount of money requested: there are amounts that do better than others

Mistakes to avoid when fundraising

• Not setting up your fundraising page
• Not knowing fundraising deadlines
• Ghosting charities
• Don’t ask the charity to reduce your fundraising goal

More about Sarah:
Sarah Zuk is a professional with a diverse background in communications and
healthcare. She began her education at South Dakota State University before
transferring to Brown College, where she obtained a bachelor's degree in
communications.
Sarah gained valuable experience working for Clear Channel Radio early in her
career. However, her passion for organization and strategic coordination led her to
transition

Learn more about Stronger. Faster. Finisher. !

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? Get personalized support, smarter training, and injury-prevention strategies designed specifically for slow, injury-prone, and “not really a runner yet” runners. 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.
• Book a Free 30 minute Call with me if you're wondering how you should train and if working together makes sense.
  
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  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.

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In this episode of Running to the Castle Sherry Marcotte joins me to talk about running runDisney races with a pacer and pace group.

Sherry answered the most common questions runDisney runners have about using a pace group to make it across the finish line.

Some important topics covered in this episode include:

12:43 What to do if you have to go to the bathroom when in a pace group

16:24 What corral are the pace groups in?

17:02 What to do if the pace group you want is in the corral before you

18:24 Find out if there are sign ups for using pacers at runDisney and where to talk to them

37:30 Sherry volunteers as a runDisney pacer and works at Bolder Athletic and as a Travel Agent with Mouse World Travel

41:00 What to do if you want to stop for a Character stop but use a pacing group

Sherry is a RunDisney enthusiast and pacer!

She has run 30 marathons and over 75 half marathons!! She began running in 2013 and discovered the Galloway method before her first marathon in 2015 and the rest is history! She is working towards her 6 Star Abbott World Marathon Majors - completing her journey in 2025 in Boston. She is the office manager for Bolder Athletic Wear and also a travel agent with Mouse World Travel. 

Find Sherry on Instagram @runsinaskirt 

Learn more about Stronger. Faster. Finisher. !

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? Get personalized support, smarter training, and injury-prevention strategies designed specifically for slow, injury-prone, and “not really a runner yet” runners. 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.
• Book a Free 30 minute Call with me if you're wondering how you should train and if working together makes sense.
  
  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.