Send us a text In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali tackles how back-of-the-pack marathoners can get meaningfully faster before January races so they have a bigger buffer from the balloon ladies and time for character stops. She lays out a simple framework built on purposeful training instead of running the same pace every day. Long easy runs should be about two minutes per mile slower than goal race pace to preserve energy. Cross-training builds cardio without ...
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Send us a text In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali tackles how back-of-the-pack marathoners can get meaningfully faster before January races so they have a bigger buffer from the balloon ladies and time for character stops. She lays out a simple framework built on purposeful training instead of running the same pace every day. Long easy runs should be about two minutes per mile slower than goal race pace to preserve energy. Cross-training builds cardio without ...
RTTC #157 Race Day Strategy How to Cross the Finish Line When Training Didn't Go As Planned
Running to the Castle
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2 months ago
RTTC #157 Race Day Strategy How to Cross the Finish Line When Training Didn't Go As Planned
Send us a text In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali shares practical race-day strategies for runners who weren’t able to train as planned due to illness, surgery, or life circumstances, aka life getting lifey. She explains why Run Disney typically won’t offer refunds or corral changes, but emphasizes what runners can control: fueling, pacing, and recovery. Her advice includes pre-race carb loading, starting each race slow and steady instead of avoiding an early sprint...
Running to the Castle
Send us a text In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali tackles how back-of-the-pack marathoners can get meaningfully faster before January races so they have a bigger buffer from the balloon ladies and time for character stops. She lays out a simple framework built on purposeful training instead of running the same pace every day. Long easy runs should be about two minutes per mile slower than goal race pace to preserve energy. Cross-training builds cardio without ...
