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In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali tackles one of the most stressful Dopey training questions she gets every year…what to do if you miss your peak week long run.

She explains why skipping the 20-miler late in training is not only okay but often the smartest choice for slow, back-of-the-pack, or injury-prone runDisney runners dealing with illness, pain, or life getting in the way.

Dr. Ali walks through the real risks of trying to “make it up,” why being slightly undertrained is far safer than overtrained, and how the taper is designed to store energy…not cram in miles.

Using her bow-and-arrow analogy, she reframes tapering as a performance tool that helps you toe the start line with energy, confidence, and enough buffer to enjoy character stops and avoid the balloon ladies.

If you’re panicking about a missed long run, this episode gives you permission to stop stressing and start trusting your training.

Learn more about Stronger. Faster. Finisher. !

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race?

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack or injury-prone runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

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• Follow me on Instagram @rundisneydpt
• Join the Facebook Community to get training support
• Check out FREE training plans for injury-prone runDisney runners on my website.
• Book a Free 30 minute Call with me if you're wondering how you should train and if working together makes sense.
  
  Hi, I'm Dr. Ali
  I've been running for 15+ years and been in the rehab space since 2012 when I earned my Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. I get injury prone runDisney runners across the finish line without feeling broken.

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In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali tackles a belief that keeps so many slow, back of the pack, or injury-prone runDisney runners stuck in fear…the idea that you have to run 26.2 miles in training to prove you can finish a marathon.

Dr. Ali breaks down why late-cycle full marathon training runs actually increase injury risk and decrease your chances of feeling good on race day.

She explains why training for time on your feet instead of total mileage is a smarter, safer strategy for runners expecting long finish times, especially those training for Dopey, Goofy, or Marathon Weekend.

She walks through the math, the physiology, and the mindset shift that allows you to build confidence without burning yourself out…so race day truly becomes your victory lap.

Learn more about Stronger. Faster. Finisher. !

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race?

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack or injury-prone runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

Free Resources

• Follow me on Instagram @rundisneydpt
• Join the Facebook Community to get training support
• Check out FREE training plans for injury-prone runDisney runners on my website.
• Book a Free 30 minute Call with me if you're wondering how you should train and if working together makes sense.
  
  Hi, I'm Dr. Ali
  I've been running for 15+ years and been in the rehab space since 2012 when I earned my Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. I get injury prone runDisney runners across the finish line without feeling broken.

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In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali answers a question nearly every slow, back of the pack, or injury-prone runDisney runner has asked at some point…can you skip a run if you’re still sore?

She breaks down why the answer really does depend, how to tell whether movement will help or hurt, and why soreness after strength training isn’t always a badge of honor.

Dr. Ali explains the difference between normal adjustment soreness and soreness that disrupts training, why timing your strength work matters so much for races like Dopey, and how poor planning…not weakness…is often the real reason runners feel stuck skipping runs.

You’ll learn how to test your body safely, when a walk or bike ride is the better choice, and how smarter strength progression and recovery can keep soreness from derailing your training altogether.

Learn more about Stronger. Faster. Finisher. !

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race?

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack or injury-prone runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

Free Resources

• Follow me on Instagram @rundisneydpt
• Join the Facebook Community to get training support
• Check out FREE training plans for injury-prone runDisney runners on my website.
• Book a Free 30 minute Call with me if you're wondering how you should train and if working together makes sense.
  
  Hi, I'm Dr. Ali
  I've been running for 15+ years and been in the rehab space since 2012 when I earned my Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. I get injury prone runDisney runners across the finish line without feeling broken.