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Running to the Castle · July 7 · 37 min

RTTC #235 Proof of Time Half Marathon Training Week 8

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali checks in on Week 8 of her Proof of Time half marathon training, recorded during her family's 10-year wedding anniversary getaway. She shares how she reorganized her training around real life: swapping days, choosing a staycation over travel, and still getting in speed work, strength training, and a long run. Along the way she reflects on visible strength gains showing up in everyday moments, and reminds listeners that a "good enough" week of training beats a perfect one that never happens. It's an honest look at balancing consistency with flexibility when life doesn't go exactly as planned. 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 checks in on Week 8 of her Proof of Time half marathon training, recorded during her family's 10-year wedding anniversary getaway. 

She shares how she reorganized her training around real life: swapping days, choosing a staycation over travel, and still getting in speed work, strength training, and a long run. 

Along the way she reflects on visible strength gains showing up in everyday moments, and reminds listeners that a "good enough" week of training beats a perfect one that never happens.

It's an honest look at balancing consistency with flexibility when life doesn't go exactly as planned.


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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