Running to the Castle
A podcast for injury-prone runDisney runners on a journey to running magical miles. Join me, Dr. Ali, as I share the secrets I've gathered as a runner, Doctor of Physical Therapy and coach. You'll learn the exact ways I get my clients to the castle strong without feeling broken or held together with KT tape as they cross the finish line. Dr. Ali and this podcast are lovers of runDisney and are not affiliated with runDisney.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 157
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
RTTC #117 Recognizing What You’re Doing Is Making You Worse
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 …
RTTC #116 5 Signs You're Headed for Another Dopey DNF
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 t…
RTTC #115 Top 3 Reasons runDisney Runners DNF a Race
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), …
RTTC #114 What Should You Do For Your Pain (Foot Pain)
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 …
RTTC #113 Are You Giving It Enough Time to Work?
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 befor…
RTTC #112 Part 2 Strength Training for Injury-Prone runDisney Runners
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…
RTTC #111 Part 1 Strength Training for Injury-Prone runDisney Runners
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 seri…
RTTC #110 How to Make it So Your Knees Don't Implode
In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn how to prevent knee pain and achieve long-term running success.
The best way to do this is by focusing on six key pillars: strength …
RTTC #109 What to Do if You Think You Need KT Tape or a Knee Brace
In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn what to do when you’re thinking you may need KT tape or knee braces to support your knee during your training.
KT Tape and Knee brac…
RTTC #108 How Do You Even Know What Strength Exercises to Do?
In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn how to decide what exercises to do when you’re an injury-prone runner.
In this episode I discuss the importance of a comprehensive s…
RTTC# 107 Should You Be Doing Squats and Lunges for Your Knee Pain?
In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn if squats and lunges are the best exercises for runners with knee injuries.
You’ll learn how to decide if you should be doing squats…
RTTC #106 How Injury-Prone runDisney Runners Finish Dopey without Getting Injured
In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn how to finish the Dopey Challenge even when you’re injury-prone without getting injured.
There are a few things to balance during yo…
RTTC #105 Plantar Fasciitis Get Rid of The Pain Before Race Day
In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn how to get rid of plantar fasciitis pain before race day, like Princess Half Marathon Weekend.
Learn about managing plantar fasciiti…
RTTC #104 IT Band before Princess How to Get Through it
In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn what to do to manage IT Band Syndrome 2 weeks before race day.
I am answering a question I received on instagram from a runner expe…
RTTC #103 Leg Pain Before Princess Race Can You Race?
In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn what to do to manage leg pain 2 weeks before the half marathon or 2 course challenge at runDisney.
You’ll learn about managing runni…
RTTC #102 7 Patterns in runDisney Runners Who DNF Their Race
In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn 7 patterns Dr. Ali recognized as a physical therapist to runDisney runners DNF’ing their race.
You’ll learn about the 7 patterns inc…
RTTC# 101 Shin Splints and Strength Exercises
In this episode of Running to the Castle, you'll learn how to prepare for runDisney races like Chills and Thrills and Wine and Dine, and Dopey through strategic base building, strength …
RTTC# 100 Get Faster to Beat the Balloon Ladies and About Dr. Ali
In this episode of Running to the Castle, you'll learn how to beat the Balloon Ladies and avoid getting swept using the Triple S Method: Speed, Strength, and Stamina.
I break down how t…
RTTC #99 Strength Training More Can Hurt You...Avoid this Injury-Causing Mistake
In this episode of Running to the Castle, you'll learn why more strength training isn't always better for injury prevention in runDisney runners.
You'll discover how overdoing it with w…
RTTC #98 When Should You Train for Dopey?
In this episode of Running to the Castle, you’ll learn how to strategically prepare for the Dopey Challenge, especially if you're a new runner. I cover the essential steps to avoid inju…