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.
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Fast Enough for Photo Stops
In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn how to be fast enough for photo stops at runDisney races like the Disney Marathon.
The Real Reason You’re Still Slow (It’s Not What You Think)
In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn what’s keeping you from getting faster. You’ll learn the #1 mistake that makes slow runners even slower, when they’re actually trying to get faster. Are you making this mistake?
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.
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.
Top 3 Reasons runDisney Runners DNF a Race
In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn the top 3 main reasons RunDisney runners do not finish (DNF) their races:
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.
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.
Strength Training for Injury-Prone runDisney Runners Part 2
In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn how to strength train the right way as an injury-prone runner.
Strength Training for Injury-Prone runDisney Runners Part 1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 with strength training.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 training, and personalized pacing and differentiate between soreness and shin splints.