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Running to the Castle · June 23 · 32 min

RTTC #231 Proof of Time Half Marathon Training Weeks 5 and 6

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali gets real about what happens when life completely derails your training plan and why that's okay. She walks through a chaotic few weeks of new-build home repairs, including a major shower overhaul, a family health scare, and a weeks-long air conditioning nightmare that left her with almost zero workouts. Along the way, Dr. Ali shares her honest take on what missing two weeks of training actually does (and doesn't do) to your fitness, and how to ease back in without setting yourself up for injury or burnout. If you've ever had to hit pause on your training, this episode is the reassurance you didn't know you needed. Join the Workshop: How runDisney Runners Get Out of Corral G For runners going 13–16+ minutes per mile who want to start in earlier corrals, stop worrying about the Balloon Ladies, and finally have time for character stops. 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 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 ...

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Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali gets real about what happens when life completely derails your training plan and why that's okay.

She walks through a chaotic few weeks of new-build home repairs, including a major shower overhaul, a family health scare, and a weeks-long air conditioning nightmare that left her with almost zero workouts.

Along the way, Dr. Ali shares her honest take on what missing two weeks of training actually does (and doesn't do) to your fitness, and how to ease back in without setting yourself up for injury or burnout.

If you've ever had to hit pause on your training, this episode is the reassurance you didn't know you needed.


Join the Workshop: How runDisney Runners Get Out of Corral G 

For runners going 13–16+ minutes per mile who want to start in earlier corrals, stop worrying about the Balloon Ladies, and finally have time for character stops.

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 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

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