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 #77 Dopey Fueling
In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn how to fuel yourself during the Dopey Challenge races.
Learn how to fuel for the 5k,10k, half marathon and full marathon.
Some often…
RTTC #76 Race Day Breakfast at Disney
In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn what to eat and how to eat first thing in the morning for breakfast on race day, especially if you’re not hungry in the morning or …
RTTC #75 Do You Need to Fuel for a 5k?
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.
Speci…
RTTC #74 Race Week Carb Loading for Dopey
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 dea…
RTTC #73 Race Day Blister and Chafing Prevention
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 wea…
RTTC #72 Should You Run Race Week?
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 ra…
RTTC #71 Pre-Race Warm Up
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 av…
RTTC #70 Post-Race Stretching
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…
RTTC #69 More is More Balance Is Better
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 runn…
RTTC #68 Running runDisney Coast to Coast with Stephanie Vukovich
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, …
RTTC #67 Fundraising to Run runDisney Races Guest Sarah Zuk
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 fundra…
RTTC #66 Running runDisney with a Pacer with Sherry Marcotte
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 r…
RTTC #65 How to Eat for 4 Days and 48.6 miles: How to Fuel for the Dopey Challenge with Stephanie Hnatiuk
In today’s episode of Running to the Castle I had the opportunity to chat with Registered Dietitian Stephanie Hnatiuk. We discuss best practices when fueling for long distance races and…
RTTC #64 What Exercises and Treatment Should I Do for My Pain?
In this episode of Running to the Castle I recount what I did for my back when I hurt it a few days earlier and relate this to what runners can do when they have pain or hurt themselves…
RTTC #63 What Should I Do if I Miss a Long Run?
In this episode of Running to the Castle I’m answering a question a runner emailed me: They missed their long run, what should they do to make it up?
Some options when you miss a long ru…
RTTC #62 What is Runner's Knee and How to Get Rid of It
In this episode of Running to the Castle I am discussing Runner’s Knee. Runner’s knee is also known as Patellofemoral pain syndrome, it’s called Runner’s knee because it’s common in run…
RTTC #61 Is Running More Than 3 Hours Bad For You?
In this episode of Running to the Castle I’m discussing the controversial topic of running more than 3 hours.
I’m answering the question is running more than 3 hours bad for you? I’m tal…
RTTC #60 Run Slow to Run Fast - What It Means and Why It Works
In this episode of Running to the Castle I’m explaining what “run slow to run fast” actually means and who it works for.
This means that 80% of your running should be a conversational, s…
RTTC #59 What Taking a Break from Running for 2 Weeks Does For You
In this episode of Running to the Castle I’m explaining what happens in the 2 week process while you’re taking a break from running.
Taking 2 weeks off from running is one of the most co…
RTTC #58 Can I Jump Back Into Training After 2 Weeks Off?
In this episode of Running to the Castle I am answering a DM question I received: I took 2 weeks off due to pain, can I jump right back into my training plan?
Listen to this episode as I…