Run magical miles without worrying about the Balloon Ladies
For runDisney runners who are done rushing past the characters and ready to actually enjoy the race.
If you’re looking for runDisney coaching or training plans and you run a 13-16+ minute mile… you’re in the right place.
This is where you learn to cross the finish line ahead of the balloon ladies, especially if you use run/walk intervals.
Does this sound familiar?
You’re following your training plan to a T.
Hitting the miles
Getting the long runs done
Checking every box on your plan
You probably even finished a race rushing past every character, too scared to stop, spending the whole time watching over your shoulder for the balloon ladies instead of soaking in the magic.
Running because it’s scheduled but not knowing if it’s going to give you a bigger buffer.
And when race day comes closer that uncertainty doesn’t go away… it gets louder and the balloon ladies get closer
Did I do enough?
Will I have time to stop?
Or am I going to get swept?
Don’t worry, I gotchu.
I specialize in helping runDisney runners who aren’t fast… but refuse to quit.
I know this because I’m a runner who runs at Disney because I like Disney… not because Im trying to find another race to get a BQ.
I take the guesswork out of your training and give you intentional, pace-specific plans and programs that actually fit your life… so you can stay consistent, stay motivated, and know you’re doing the right things.
I am confident in how I train. I don’t follow plans built for faster runners. I follow a system that actually works for this pace and uses run/walk intervals strategically. And if you’ve been doing all the runs but still wondering if it’s going to translate to a magical race day… that’s exactly where I come in.
Your magical finish line is waiting.
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The Back-of-the-Pack Runner’s Speed Program
New to my coaching? Start with the Speed Program!
6 weeks to get faster, build a bigger buffer between you and the balloon ladies, and create a foundation for your best runDisney race yet.
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Stronger. Faster. Finisher
Ready to go all in on your full runDisney season? Stronger.Faster.Finisher. is where you want to be.
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DIY Strength Programs
Want to add strength training on your own? Grab one of the DIY programs.
Hi, I’m Dr. Ali, Physical Therapist and Run Coach
If you’re looking for a coach who understands the experience and excitement of a 2am wake-up for multi-race runDisney weekends, and won’t tell you to stop using run/walk intervals (in fact, encourages it)… you’re in the right place.
For years, I’ve helped runners like you build the endurance to stay ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character stops, and actually enjoy every magical mile along the way.
I love helping runners do hard things, especially the ones who've been told this sport isn't for them because they're not fast enough, that their pace is just walking, or that they're taking spots from "real" runners.
As a runDisney runner myself, I get it. The early mornings, the back-to-back race days, the costumes, the medals, and the kind of goals that other coaches don’t always understand.
I’m here to help you do hard things and run magical miles.
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Freebies
Free Training Plans
A free training plan for slow, back-of-the-pack runDisney runners by a physical therapy running coach who knows the magic of crossing the finish line and still having energy to enjoy the parks.
Podcast
The podcast for slow, back-of-the-pack runDisney runners who want to get to the castle strong, build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, and have time to stop for character photos.