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 #37 How to Get Faster Training for runDisney Races
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In this episode I go over a variety of speed workouts, including my top recommendation for runDisney runners using run/walk intervals for their training.
Speed work tr…
RTTC #36 How to Manage Knee Pain and Continue Running
In this episode I’m talking about managing new pain that has come on for someone in the past few weeks. The example is she went out for a run Monday and got knee pain, knee felt fine on…
RTTC #35 How to Train When Your Knee Hurts Too Much to Walk or Run
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In this episode I talk about how you can continue to train even when your knee hurts too much to walk or run as much as you need to according to the training plan.
I r…
RTTC #34 The Key to Running without Knee Pain
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In this episode I’m talking about what happens when you are doing all the things and trying all the recommendations you see online that help other people with their k…
RTTC #33 Shoes to Avoid if You Have Inner Knee Pain
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In this episode I’m talking about the type of shoe to avoid if you’re having (inner) medial knee pain, especially if you are bow legged.
Definitely go get a gait asses…
RTTC #32 The Best Time to Do Something About Your Knee Pain to Make it Go Away Fast
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Today I'm talking about the best time to manage your runner's knee pain to make it go away fast
In this episode I mention the #1 mistake to avoid when you have knee pai…
RTTC #31 Get Rid of Your Knee Pain with Tactics That Actually Work
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Today I'm talking about ways to get rid of your pain that actually work.
Often you'll hear runners recommend to:
- strength train
- run slower
- not ramp up mileage too fast
- not…
RTTC #30 Should I Wear a Knee Brace While I Run or Strength Train
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In today's episode I'm answering the common question if you should wear a knee brace while you run or strength train
In this episode:
- Purpose of knee braces
- Different kin…
RTTC #29 Degenerative vs Acute Meniscus Tears
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In today's episode I am discussing the differences between an acute meniscus tear and degenerative meniscus tears.
Understanding Meniscus Tears: Acute vs. Degenerative
A…
RTTC #28 Can I Run After Meniscus Surgery?
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In today's episode I am answering the question: Can I run after meniscus surgery?
In this episode some important topics include
Chapters & Topics:
Recovery from Meniscus…
RTTC #27 Meniscus Tears Symptoms, Causes, Surgeries
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In this episode I am talking about meniscus tears: causes, symptoms and treatments.
Important points
- How meniscus tears happen: compression+shear
- Symptoms of meniscus te…
RTTC #26 How Often Can I Run As an Injury-Prone Runner
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In today's episode I'm talking about how often an injury-prone runner should run.
Important points:
- Rest days for healing injury
- Importance of cross-training
- Importance of…
RTTC #25 How to Pick a Training Plan When You're Injury-Prone
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In today's episode I review different popular runDisney training plans and advise the best way to choose a training plan that works for injury-prone runners.
Important …
RTTC #24 Do You Need To Break Up Your Strength Workouts Into Arm Day Leg Day and Abs
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In today's episode I'm talking about should injury-prone runners split up their strength workouts?
Important points
- Having adequate rest days for healing
- Circuit style wh…
RTTC #23 Strength Workouts as an Injured or Injury-Prone Runner
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Today's episode I'm talking about adjusting your strength workouts if you're injured or prone to getting injured.
In this episode:
- The importance of starting with easie…
RTTC #22 How to Make At Home Workouts Harder without Flaring up an Injury
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In today’s episode I’m talking about Ways to make your at home workout harder without flaring up injuries
Equipment needed:
- Elastic resistance bands
- Dumbbells 10+ pounds
W…
RTTC #21 Strength Training for Injury Prone Runner The First Step
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In today's episode I am talking about strength training for injury-prone runners and what to do first
Strength Assessment
- Common misconception about strength training.
- Cl…
RTTC #20 The Key to Making Strength Training Work for You as an Injury-Prone runDisney Runner
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In today's episode I'm talking about making your strength workouts work for you as an injury-prone runDisney runner
- The Purpose of Strength Training
- Explanation of the …
RTTC #19 How Strength Workouts Change Throughout the Year as a RunDisney Runner
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In today's episode I'm talking about changing your strength workouts through the year as you change what you're doing with your running training.
- Understanding the Pha…
RTTC #18 What Should You Actually Do in the Off-Season if You're Injury-Prone?
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In this episode I’m talking about maximizing what you’re doing when you’re not training for a race for injury-prone runners.
- Importance of Strength Training
- Discuss the…